The Eagle Has Landed

Well, the eagle finally landed in Minehead on Friday afternoon, be it a year later than anticipated and there was certainly no mistaking the Butlins Big Top as we headed to the seafront  …….

…. all in very buoyant holiday mood!

However, though the pleasures of Butlins were undoubtedly tempting, once we’d found our chalets and dropped our bags off, it was the beach that beckoned us most …..

…… and as total strangers to Minehead, we have to say that  it very quickly captured our hearts, because, although as we said, you can’t miss Butlins, just a little way away, save for one amusement arcade on the front, the town is quite unspoilt.

It didn’t take us long to start chilling ……

…… and burying small children in the sand ……..

……… in time honoured, family seaside tradition.

It really doesn’t get any better than that, especially after a long, hot car journey ………

…… except for perhaps another family tradition ………

……. fish and chips (and the odd curry sauce) alfresco and au naturel on the first night …….

……. before heading back for an evenings entertainment at our Butlins bolthole.

Happy, happy days ………..