Some of the large houses near Appledore The cycle path along the river bank Another glorious sunset .... A very brave surfer The waves just breaking... A rare shot of the moon A sunset over the sea.... Looking towards Kos across the islands Such a great place for sailing This is like the view I want to wake up to.. Sometimes there is rough sea, but it still looks l… A good day for sailing... A typical view from near Mandi's home... The wonderful banana plant Bouganvillea at its best A small branch of the bouganvillea A lovely bright yellow flower Super orange flower... Base of the banana tree The beautiful bouganvilles Raindrops on my mombretia leaves More raindrops on my mombretia A very brave pigeon sitting on the fence I'm sure he felt better after that stretch..... Some were having a swim... Seagulls congregating in the rock pool This is a sea-water pool... A lovely summer's day with gentle waves lapping The tide was on its way in and just showing a litt… Some Icelandic poppies in my driveway Looking across the bay towards Baggy Point from th… Westward Ho! with the tide on its way out.... My Tippi loving the snow. My gorgeous white rose This is what the chicks really wanted.... I'd put out a bowl of water for them..... Two of last years seagull chicks Flowers on the cactus Cactus flower My Easter cactus in flower. View from my lounge out to the garden... Appledore from Instow. The amazing small balls of frozen water Starting to melt.... I braved the cold to take this picture!!!!