Friday 14th June

By: Mike

 

Friday 14th June

It’s another non-walking day.  We book on a trip up the river to Greenway, Agatha Christie’s house.  We have both been before, but this time we also explore the gardens which are very extensive.  I got a lot more out of the house this time, having recently read a Christie biog.  It’s a lovely day, although there are a few spots of rain in the afternoon and it rains in the evening.  We have baked potatoes outside the NT café and in the evening an excellent fish supper at the Bayards Cove Inn.

                                                Outside Agatha Christie's House, Greenway
                                                  Going up the River Dart to Greenway

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