Scorchio

Onwards in the afternoon heat - took a wrong turn trying to find the beach but eventually figured out location & made our way to the Northern most quay - Kings Gate Quay, just as a wedding was kicking out - people in posh clobber sheltering in the shade from the sun - the Finnish are struggling as well. Found a shady spot & watched the happy couple do their stupid posing for photies thing. Liz was hankering after more shade & reading so I went off for an explore - walk along the ramparts (massive guns) - found the beach (very not massive) Took in the old dry dock as well as getting lost again. Not a problem with locating myself in a big city - a couple of islands - not so much. Decided to hit the boat back before the rush & judging by the number still arriving as we left, there may be something of a queue later on. Back to cool off & another meal in. Evening walk & things were definitely fresher - sign of things to come. Watched a bubble guru entertaining the kids producing clouds of bubbles with a simple contraption. Fascinating.Read more