Plymouth Sound

The giant fish/lobster thing above is located beside the Mayflower Steps, on the city of Plymouth’s waterfront. It probably represents/means/signifies something, but I’m currently too tired to recall or research. I was in Plymouth for the past few days with a load of my Sixth Formers, giving them an introduction to ‘student life’ at the University. I took the photo as we set sail for an evening cruise (007 themed) around splendid Plymouth Sound and the River Tamar. Given my recent work on the book, I was able to regale anyone who would listen (eventually, no one) with lots of trivia about the places we passed. I was most annoyed to see that the ugly great silo on the waterfront, mentioned in my book, has been demolished this year; so South West Sea Kayaking is out of date already.

The living room floor is covered by bags, boxes, random items … I’m packing for my big summer trip, departing shortly. This will probably be my last blog post for a while (unless the wild west coast of Scotland proves to be crammed with cybercafes), but Heather may do some ‘guest posting’ if she finds time inbetween walking the Coast to Coast trail, and sea kayaking in both St Kilda (organised boat trip) and Brittany (girlie trip) this summer. Being teachers isn’t so bad, we do rather enjoy our long summer hols.

Anyway, wish me luck with Scotland; the weather is improving slightly, so I’m marginally less scared by the whole thing. It’ll be interesting to see how much of the Scottish coast I can cover. For no particular reason, here’s a pic of me doing a Sean Connery impression on Plymouth Sound last night …

 


6 Responses to “Plymouth Sound”


  1. 1 Wenley July 17, 2008 at 12:10 am

    Good luck and fair weather, Mark.

  2. 2 Dunks July 17, 2008 at 5:32 am

    Aaaah, the memories – did my teacher training in Plymouth – fantastic place. Best of luck getting stuff organised!

  3. 3 The Drowned Fish July 17, 2008 at 8:08 am

    Hmmm I remember student life in Plymouth. Made me the man I am to day, which should be enough to put anyone off!

  4. 4 eurion July 17, 2008 at 9:49 am

    Hope you get good weather and the midges keep away.
    Look forward to some nice pics and yarns when you get back!

  5. 5 tizereyes July 17, 2008 at 10:04 am

    Good luck and stay safe, I’ll collect all the wind in the SW for you.

  6. 6 Andrea July 17, 2008 at 10:47 am

    Best Wishes for your trip Mark.

    Hope you have a great time. Look forward to hearing all about it.

    Andrea.


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During 2006-8 I researched, photographed and wrote 'South West Sea Kayaking', a detailed guide to the coasts and islands of South West England; from the Bristol Channel to the Isle of Wight.

'Savage Shores: Britain's Coastal Environment' is the working title of the book currently being researched and written by my wife Heather and myself for Pesda Press. The book aims to explain the climate, geology, landforms, natural history and human history of the coastal environment to walkers, sea kayakers and others enjoying this wonderful part of Britain's natural heritage.

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The Northern Isles Scottish Sea Kayaking

 

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