Firstly a picture from yesterday evening and some keen students paddling on the canal on inflatable unicorns. They didn’t return, I’m sure the draw of a pint at the pub had something to do with it.
Today we decided to visit Morecombe and travelled by bus taking the two seats at the front, we got quite a view of the promenade.
We decided against trying to imitate the pose and have a photo looking like a right muppet, we were in the minority.
Morecombe has a pier with arms either side with great views, the tide was going out when we were there, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like on a very high tide.
This weekend is the kite festival, some of the kites were impressive as well as the handling skills. Sadly the wind took a bit of a dip, they struggled to keep those that were up, up, and fly new kites up. I quite like the kite of the lady in the middle, she looks like she’s sat down and taking a rest.
On my to-do list was afternoon tea at art deco Midland Hotel, with their panoramic views over the bay. With the kite festival, and us in t-shirts and shorts, we didn’t think we were dressed as per the other guests, so we opted for a drink in their Ravilious Rotunda Bar. I was somewhat caught out when I followed the ladies loo sign and saw men!!! Had I taken a wrong turn? Although they have different entrances, the facilities are unisex.
We headed back to Lancaster and picked up some food shopping. On our return, every mooring space was full, I wouldn’t like to be moored right outside the pub on a sunny Saturday.
An early blog post today as we’re eating out at the Water Witch.