Summer in Scarborough

We managed a short break in Scarborough earlier in the month and it was beautiful!

South Bay

Harbour

Castle from North Bay

Castle from North Bay

Colourful beach huts at North Bay

Lots of fun was had on the beach and also in the North Sea, bit warmer than our trip earlier in the year (see Scarborough)!

Adventures in... Windsor

We had a little break away visiting some our southern relatives a week or so ago...

...we were passing Windsor so stopped by to see the CASTLE

I don't think I ever realised how BIG Windsor Castle was until we visited...such a lovely place its just a shame it poured it down with rain the moment we stepped out of the car.

Old adventures . . . at Oliver Cromwell's Castle

Oliver Cromwell's Castle, Tresco, Isles of Scilly

We visited the Isles of Scilly on our honeymoon, although I have been here a number of times previously as well.

Oliver Cromwell's Castle is found on the island of Tresco, it is a lovely walk to the castle and great to climb in it's ruins. You can see the island of Bryher across the straits.

This photo was taken when we were there for our honeymoon in June 2011.

Adventures in Wales in September - Harlech Castle

We had a lovely day trip out to Harlech Castle and ate yummy Welsh Cakes in a small cafe!!!

The Kings of the Castle

View from the moat bridge towards Snowdonia

High up on the tower

Great views of the Irish Sea

The view towards Criccieth Castle, can you imagine these sand dunes were sea when the castle was built

Looking straight down over the edge of the castle tower....SCARY!

The inner courtyard

View from the front door!

Snowdonia from the castle walls

Inner courtyard from high up on the castle walls

I enjoyed the Welsh Cakes so much they did not survive long enough to be photographed :)

Adventures in Wales in September - Criccieth Castle

A few more snaps from our September adventures in North Wales...

Criccieth Castle

Sam in awe of the castle

Views of Criccieth

Views of Criccieth beach towards Snowdonia

My castle king

Castle hosting Welsh flags... and a random elderly couple

View towards Harlech

More views from the castle of the town and beach

The tower

A shelter from the wind

Look how huge it is!

Criccieth beach

Beautiful Snowdonia

Criccieth Castle from the beach

...so prominent on its own hill.

Beautiful beaches

A final snap of Criccieth castle