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More Plymouth, continued

We continued to wander the streets of Plymouth and walked up to the Hoe. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

We also went through the Plymouth Museum. It tells the story of the English colonists in America and their depredations of the native people they found in North America. It was certainly interesting to see this story told both from a contemporary historical perspective and also from an English one, since, contrary to how we think of it in the States, for the couple of hundred years before the revolution, these were indeed Englishmen and not Americans. Outside the museum, meanwhile, plaques commemorated the great voyages of colonialism with no regard for the revised history told inside. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Pirate Plymouth

We had chanced upon Plymouth’s Pirate weekend! If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Plymouth, continued

We quickly got our bearings and discovered some street art. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Plymouth

We arrived in Plymouth and before even leaving the car park I tried one more time to rephotograph my text images on location. Still not doing anything for me. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Then, when we left the car park, we realised we were not in the most salubrious part of town.

Tavistock

After the llama walk we rode into Tavistock, ate a pasty on the church lawn and walked through the pannier market. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Llama Walk

On the 20th of May we went on a llama walk where we each got to guide a llama out on the moors to another tor where we stopped for hot cocoa before returning. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Walkhampton Common, 3

On the same 10-mile hike shown in the last 2 posts we also came upon horses in the trail. I thought one of the colts was about to come right up to me but at the last moment it shied away. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Walkhampton Common, continued

These pictures will give some idea of the clear, pure-running streams we encountered. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Walkhampton Common

On 19th May we did a 10-mile walk on Walkhampton Common. These pictures will give some idea of the varied landscapes and terrain we encountered. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Sampford Spiney

I often post here hotel room views. In this case we stayed in an amazing Airbnb: “The Old National School is a Grade II listed house, nestled in the beautiful hamlet of Sampford Spiney, located within Dartmoor National Park. Dating from 1585, the house sits in an idyllic spot between the Church and picturesque Sampford Manor. Originally the Church hall, it became the parish school in 1887 until 1923. It was only in the 1960’s that it became a residential dwelling. With its varied history, the house is quirky, with its lovely spacious rooms hinting at its eclectic history.” I didn’t photograph all of it, but here are a few snaps to give you some ideas. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Merrivale Stone Circle

After leaving the prison museum we went up to have a look at the neolithic Merrivale Stone Circles and Rows. While the pictures are not particularly impressive, the sight of these ancient mysterious constructions fills one with awe. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.

Dartmoor Prison

The notorious Dartmoor Prison maintains a museum!

HM Prison uniforms. Note that women are not issued shoes.

The prison camera and the sitter’s chair for keeping bums in seats, requires the patience of the Buddha. If viewing in email, click the post title to click into the images and see them larger.