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Devon, Salcombe, and Newbury

4 August
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For those that have been wondering our camping setup, here is the basic tent arrangement. Thin air/foam pads under the sleeping bags make all the difference.
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From slightly further back. Yes, Peter can stretch out all the way inside.
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Each campground had a slightly different version, but here is the bathroom/shower area at this last place in Devon. Notice the ocean view.
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Our two small towels, which held up admirably for the whole trip.
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The whole of our camping gear: (L to R) tent with poles, stakes, and rain fly; pads; sleeping bags and liners.
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The Bronze Age boundary stones.
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This interesting two-dimensional "tree" grows just behind the stones.
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The stones run for about fifty yards...
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A closeup of the roots, which wrap around the stone.
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...and most of the stones are about three feet tall (above ground). Peter ponders their significance.
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It reminded us of the yew trees growing around the church door in Stow.
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Beatrice in all her glory, complete with beautiful car model lady.
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Here's Peter touching the hedge...
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This gives some idea of how narrow the roads got in Devon! We were very glad not to meet many other cars.
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...and Adina touching the other side.
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We made it safely to Salcombe, yet another adorable seaside village.
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Looking up at the colorful houses from the water.
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Adina enjoying a bit of Peter's breakfast.
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Finally in Newbury, we set about unloading the car and getting everything back into its proper bag for the first time since Manchester.
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For instance, here is the trunk prior to our reorganizing. But trust us, we had a system.