Not looking for a New England – Galloway trip May 2016

Sometimes you just strike it lucky. Whilst the rain tipped down in southern England, our caravan break in New England Bay on the Mull of Galloway was quite literally cloudless for four days. Sun cream, shorts, BBQs and sea swimming. We can’t believe our luck.

Here’s a quick comic-strip / photo story

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Pitched on a raised beach in New England Bay Caravan Club site – gorgeous setting, so peaceful and sheltered nicely

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First evening and a wander to the beach on the caravan site

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Met up with Jason and Debbi Miles and family, local cycling friends, who’d coincidentally booked the same site. Lovely to meet the children too.

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Built a fire and toasted marshmallows on the beach

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Lovely wander on quiet lanes over to Port Logan

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Port Logan – had a brief play in the bay

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Miserable crab, sick of Port Logan.

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Wetsuits needed in Scotland! Thanks to Phil, Anne & family for lending them.

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Elsie letting off steam

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Pretty shack near Ardwell

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Fantastic, dramatic lighthouse and fog horn on the most southerly point of Scotland

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Fab trip to Logan Botanic Garden – highly recommended

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Sculpture in Logan Botanic Garden

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Giant leaves

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Great spot for a run with Lily

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Elsie handstand / BBQ in action

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Elsie having a lie in