Scooby Goes West

For our third VW Weekend in a row we were off again
(previously Volksword, followed by DubAid now this)
So here are some words pics from our Easter weekend in Padstow (via Woolacombe)
We like this pic as Scooby takes the steep road down in to Woolacombe at around 10.00am

Stayed at Woolacombe until after lunch, it was dry, sunny and not very busy

On the way back to Scooby spotted some ‘little stowaways’ escaping via a ramp

Then we were off to Padstow, arriving around 4.00pm
Set up camp, put up the awning and had something to eat
As the sun was setting we had a another drink or two and watched the dragon fly

In the morning there was some light rain for an hour or so
(No need to rush around then )
By 11.00am it had stopped so we left Scooby at the campsite

We walked along the footpath from the site, through fields and into Padstow (20 mins)
Padstow was very busy so we quickly had some lunch and decided to walk along the coastline
The skies started to clear and we just kept on walking – getting down on to the beach

Not quite making round the head into Hawkers Bay (?) as the tide was rapidly coming in – maybe tomorrow
As we made our way back through the campsite we saw another BraziBay
They were not home but we left a card and a message (never did manage to find them in)

As it was Saturday night so we had to have a BBQ and some Rib-eye steaks + a drink or two

The two campers in the background were on hire and the two small families kept themselves to themselves
Sunday was dry but overcast so we again walked into Padstow and after lunch along the coast
Being earlier in the day compared to yesterday the tide was further out and we ended up being on the beach all day

We encountered some wildlife on the walk back, we like this pic

As we took our final look around Padstow we said farewell to the harbour (for this trip at least)

Headed back to the campsite across the fields back at Scooby in time for tea thinking how lucky we had been with the weather

The Monday was a whole different story
High winds and rain from the early hours and nearly all day on the drive home
But Scooby did us proud
Had a FAB week end
Here's to the next one - after a little rest first
Rooby Roo

Looks like fun Scoobs, we've stayed at the same site, very nice! How did you get on in 'Rick Stiene ville'

Hey Irishman
Like the name change - we've used Pad-stein in the past
Went into his cake shop but that was about it
Saturday was very busy around the harbour
Been there a number of times but still go around again!
On Sunday watched the Easter Egg Roll for the kids - busy again - hence we headed for the beach
Plenty room on the beach as the tide was out
Had the obligatory pasty and cream tea of course
Just like the feel of the Devon and Cornwall towns
We like Padstow and St Ives
Have stayed away 5 nights now - 3 this weekend and 2 last weekend
Guess you may be in double figures by now
All the best
Rooby Roo

Lovely area, all up and down that coast, going back that way for 3 weeks this summer.
Just back from 4 nights in new Forest, only 7 nights so far, got some work to do, most weekends are booked tho'

And this is why I can't wait for my camper. Great pics and envious of w/e away. Been to "Pad-stein" a few times and no doubt a few more to come. Love that neck of the woods.

Scoobs - what an excellent diary of the weekend mate - great pics and text - makes me yearn for a North Cornwall trek soon.
We spend a air amount of time down in the Falmouth area - both the town and around the estuary.
Cornwall is such a special place - brings out the Celt in me!
I do love your lil scoobs on the dashboard - he seems to have different expressions for whichever situation he's in! - He looks peeved in the pic where you've left him and walked into town

very nice

I wish Cornwall was a bit closer for us, I feel as though we're missing out.

Looks like you did ok with the weather too. Good to see the season has truly started.

Great pics Scooby, looks like a good trip.

Looks like you had a great weekend scooby. Thats quite a hill going down to putsborough beach and a real struggle if your coming up it in a van. You can never go wrong with the woolacombe area if your into the seaside.

Thanks for your kind words guys
That hill Matt was a 'down only' trip to Woolacombe beach
Took the 'normal' less steep hill on the way out
Scooby would be too frightened to attempt the steep hill
Rooby Roo

Always go the long way back through Braunton if I go to Woolacombe from Croyde. Don't want to meet something coming the other way on the super steep bit.

that looks very great. cool area,

Scooby wrote:

I have the unbelievable urge for a can of Budweiser!!

We'll save you one for the Kombi Sleepover
Rooby Roo

I'll hold you to that

Scooby wrote:

We'll save you one for the Kombi Sleepover

pastymaster wrote:

I'll hold you to that

Wouldn't it be easier to just pee into a glass? About one and the same.

That's just turned the sleepover into a completely different event