We enjoyed our weekend on the Isle of Wight in May so much that we decided to go back again for our summer holiday. We booked a house for one week, in Bonchurch near Ventnor. Adam and I travelled down by bicycle and train, while Adam's adult daughter Amiiee and her boyfriend Liam came down by car - with the bulk of our luggage!
We arrived mid-afternoon on Saturday and set about settling in.
On Sunday, Adam and I freewheeled and walked down the steep hillside to the beach, via the old 11th century church.
We watched an obviously very experienced swimmer doing "laps" across the bay, each lap with a different stroke.
From there, we cycled along the sea wall to Ventnor, a popular place with walkers and fishermen.
We settled in at an outside table at The Met cafe, opposite Ventnor's beach.
We had a lovely lunch and lots of drinks...
We then cycled up down the seafront and UP the hill at the other end...
Adam then set off for provisions. Getting to the shops involved another STEEP hill and I knew we'd have yet another one to get home, so I lounged around at Ventnor Haven (the old harbour) waiting for him.
and then for home.
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| 18.77 km in 01:46:14 hours at 10.60 km/h on Surly Pacer. [Cycling] Sat 24/8: train assist from home to holiday house in Bonchurch, IOW. Sun 25/8: wanders round Bonchurch and Ventnor including footpaths, seawalls. Old Church, Bonchurch seafront, Ventnor seafront, Bonchurch Shore. end odo 3551.4 | ||
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