Mike took the caravan to the site on Tuesday as he had to attend his dad's funeral and he would see us later when I brought the grandkids on Thursday. We've been before and it's one of our favourites.
Thursday
We arrived just after midday and after having a spot of lunch, we headed out to Dunster Castle for a look around. 
In one room, Josh & Sophia enjoyed dressing up, they kept referring to it as Hogwarts Castle. Mike was suffering with his hip so we didn't do too much walking around but as members of the National Trust, it didn't really matter as we can go back any time.
In one room, Josh & Sophia enjoyed dressing up, they kept referring to it as Hogwarts Castle. Mike was suffering with his hip so we didn't do too much walking around but as members of the National Trust, it didn't really matter as we can go back any time.
After a cuppa back at the campsite, we then went into Watchet to try and find the Red Herring tile that I'd made in the Pebbles cider bar and was going to be displayed on the sea wall. There were hundreds there and we eventually found it looking a bit weather beaten.
Alongside this display, is a mural depicting Watchet's history through the ages and Josh had the fantastic idea of posing by them for the camera.
After all this, we went to the Star Inn and had a well deserved meal, the kids were ravenous. It must be all the energy that they had been using up.
When we got back, it wasn't long before we were all in bed. Zzzzzzzz.
Friday
After breakfast, we went into Watchet to have a bit of a fossil hunt and a mooch around on the beach. It was very stony and difficult to walk on so Mike stayed at the edge of the 'beach' as it would have been too painful for him.
We found the 'swimming pool' which fills when the tide comes in. It was full of rocks from previous storms and a local character was playing there with his dog Pickles. He went on to get quite friendly with J&S and telling them all about the geology, skimming stones technique and how Pickle got his striped tail. The world needs more people like him.
Afterwards, we had a walk along the seafront and we saw a bronze statue of Yankee Jack. He was a famous Watchet sea shanty singer.
Back to the campsite and we went to make friends with the ducks as Mike made dinner. They gave them all a name, The 'Ducksons' with Grampy, Ma & Pa, Little quack quack, and little canard.
Sophia also lost her remaining front tooth, it was quite comical and she made the most of it. She's certainly got a sense of humour.
Dinner was liver & bacon, with mash & peas. Josh & Sophia hadn't had it before and we were amazed that they loved it. It was the start of a weekend of firsts.
Saturday
At breakfast, Josh tried apricot jam on toast, another first. After clearing up, we decided to head off back to Dunster Castle as there was an invertebrate exhibition. Mike stayed in the car as he didn't fancy walking up the hill again. 'I've seen enough creepy crawlies to last me a lifetime'
At breakfast, Josh tried apricot jam on toast, another first. After clearing up, we decided to head off back to Dunster Castle as there was an invertebrate exhibition. Mike stayed in the car as he didn't fancy walking up the hill again. 'I've seen enough creepy crawlies to last me a lifetime'
Josh held a large snail but Sophia was loath to get anywhere close to them.
On the train, we kept a look out for Pops (Mike) and weren't sure whether he would see us go by. We saw him but he was stationary - he saw us fleetingly, look out for Sophia's yellow t-shirt.
Whenever we heard the train, aka Hogwarts Express, approaching we would try to run to the gate by the line to wave to people. Josh was always the winner but most times we all made it in time, obviously Mike just watched us. I must admit after a few days doing this I was glad when the kids didn't want to run any more so we just stood in the field and waved instead.
One evening we all stayed up until it was fairly dark just so we could do a bit of star gazing but it was too cloudy so that turned into bat watching but we only saw the House Martins as they zoomed in for their bugs. We also saw a few seagulls heading home for the night - then it started to rain. Bed time!
Sunday
Sadly home. We have had such a wonderful time! Of course we had to say goodbye to the
ALL the Ducksons.
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