Tuesday, September 3, 2013

September 2, 2013 – Plymouth/Weymouth, England

After our long day in Le Havre visiting Omaha Beach, we welcomed the stop in the small city of Weymouth. We did not expect much other than the opportunity to use the free Wi-Fi and avoid the $.40/minute charge of the ship. But, we were delighted by the town. After publishing several days travel info, we toured the town and were pleasantly surprised.

Weymouth, England HarbourBoats awaiting the opening of the draw bridge.

Weymouth, England HarbourDraw bridge across the river leading to the older part of town and the area with the nice beach.

Weymouth, EnglandTypical small narrow street in England.

Weymouth, England origin or Punch and Judy ShowWeymouth is where the “Punch & Judy” puppet shows were created. Below, photos of the beach front. It is a very proper sandy beach which is nice after the many pebble beaches we found in England.

Weymouth, England  - origin of Punch and Judy ShowWeymouth, England beach

Below, the city had a competition for deck chair designs and chose the winners to make the deck chair canvas.

Weymouth, England beach chairsWeymouth, England beach chairs

Some creative giant sunglasses on this deck chair.

Weymouth, England is that a Puffin or a Penquin?A beach toy stand.

Weymouth, England beachView of the businesses along the beach front.

Weymouth, England rent a chair for 2 poundsMore colorful deck chairs.

Weymouth, England clock towerWeymouth, England map

A very active beach front on this warm sunny day. It is the last holiday before school starts so everyone was out to the beach.

Weymouth, England Super Snail not a slugA snail ride on the beach.

Weymouth, England beach

Weymouth, England

Above, Elaine’s favorite sign, “Life is short, break the rules!”

Weymouth, England Punch and Judy showWeymouth, England Punch and Judy

More creative Punch & Judy puppets.

Weymouth, England draw bridgeDraw bridge open for the boats to come in from the ocean.

Weymouth, England Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the SeasWeymouth, England Royal Caribbean Brilliance of the Seas

Above and below, photos of our ship in the distance.

Weymouth, England beachWeymouth, England Olympic referee housesWeymouth, England Olymic referees housing

The sailing competitions were held in Weymouth during the London Olympics. Above right is the housing built for Olympic judges, referees and line callers.

Portland, EnglandPortland Port is an old Naval Base that has been abandoned by the British Navy. Closed pubs line the street across from the entrance to the old naval base.

Portland, England HarbourEdward and Elaine on Royal Caribbean Formal Night 9/2/2013Edward and Elaine on formal night aboard the ship. Since we have been traveling for five months, this is as formal as it gets.

No comments:

Post a Comment