Monday, 21 May 2007

21st - Tree Stump

A tree stump found in Torre Abbey gardens.

Sunday, 20 May 2007

20th - Pond

A view of the duck pond in Torre Abbey gardens, opposite Torquay seafront.

Saturday, 19 May 2007

19th - Sea Views

Following on from yesterdays photo, this is the rest of the beach. The buildings above have fantastic views over the bay, they used to be hotels but most have now been turned into apartments. To the left is Mojo's bar, which is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink or three in the summer sun.

Friday, 18 May 2007

18th - Torre Abbey Sands

Torre Abbey sands beach, freshly raked at low tide. Taken yesterday in the sweltering sun, is summer finally here?

Thursday, 17 May 2007

17th - Torquay Marina


A view over Torquay marina but are these boats real? They never
seem to get used, which seems a waste, and mooring fees are not cheap
either.

Wednesday, 16 May 2007

16th - Banx Cafe Bar

As the name suggests, this building on Fleet Walk in Torquay was a former bank. Well worth a visit if you like to pay through the nose for a coffee or beer.

Tuesday, 15 May 2007

15th - Jet Skis

Three Jet skis or "sea doo's" berthed in Torquay harbour, I'd like to claim one of them is mine, maybe one day....

Monday, 14 May 2007

14th - Brixham Harbour

Brixham, which along with Torquay & Paignton make up the 'English Riviera', is the largest working port in the South West of England. A regular ferry service connects the three resorts around the bay.

Sunday, 13 May 2007

13th - Fear

Street entertainer on Torquay harbourside. The young girl just could not pluck up the courage to put some money in his hat, she was stood perfectly still for ten minutes. Maybe she has a future as a human statue herself.

Saturday, 12 May 2007

12th - Torre Abbey

View of Torre Abbey, a Grade I listed building situated on Torquay seafront. This former monastery is now a museum and is currently going through a major redevelopment. Supposedly haunted, it is also home to Agatha Christie's typewriter!

Friday, 11 May 2007

11th - Struggling with bike

I took this photo last week, it was a fine morning and I noticed this girl struggling with her cycle. Now children & cycles are a rare sight down here due to the many steep hills. The hill here is very steep and many a car finds it a struggle. For anyone who knows the area I believe it is Hoxton Road.

Thursday, 10 May 2007

10th - Torquay view


First picture of Torquay, looking down towards the harbourside. The main shopping street (Fleet Walk) runs down between the two hills that are lined with colourful houses. Don't forget - feel free to leave a comment! Another photo tomorrow