My actual birthday was Sunday and after a mix of gardens, music and culture in the fresh air it was time for a day beside the sea. Brixham in south Devon is a small fishing town, popular with tourists and I hadn’t been for years. Here are some photos for you.
I had forgotten, but even as a child Brixham has had a famous ship in its harbour, well a full size replica. It’s the Golden Hind, Sir Francis Drakes vessel, so as I posted about the man himself a few days ago I had to show you.
She’s lovely but I don’t think I’d want to travel the world in her, would you?
Lucid Gypsy 
Just extraordinary how those little ships set sail from little harbours and ended up on the other side of the world – that’s real adventuring and derring do, in my book. 🙂
What a wonderful place to go for your birthday, Gilly. The photos look so atmospheric with those dark clouds.
Sounds like you celebrate birthdays like I do, dragging them out for as long as possible! Continue to enjoy the treats as long as you can. Happy birthday!
nice sculptures on RIO FISH RESTAURANT!
We had a seaside birthday trip too! nothing like them. Glad you had a good time Gilly!
Happy Happy birthday to you, Gilly, belatedly. I envy your ability to head to the sea for the day. Here it wold be a two day drive just to get there.
Lovely place, and I’d forgotten about the ‘Hind’ too. It’s always than I remember, do you find that too?
Smaller? yes it was huge when I saw it as a child 🙂
No, not me 🙂
You captured the blue sky behind all of those black clouds perfectly.
No – I wouldn’t want to travel in the ship but I would love to see it.
There is a mystery to it.
I remember going to Brixham as a child. I’d love to see that ship again. It’s lovely. You really made the most of your birthday, didn’t you? 😀
I love water-side towns and villages. These pictures are colourful and the Sir Francis Drake? Wow!
At our house, we all celebrate for three days: the actual day, a celebration with close family and another celebration with friends.
Wonderful place to be. Love how the houses on the hill look overlooking the water.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Happy Birthday dear Gilly, sorry I cant read more but internet is seriously limited! the trip is great …. we are having fun …. so glad to see your wonderful celebrations dear 🙂 xxooo
A wonderful way to celebrate your birthday. I wish you many, many, many more happy ones.
Fabulous pics, Gilly. I absolutely LOVE how you made your birthday celebration last three whole days! Is there more …? 🙂
Happy belated Birthday!