Just returned from a weekend in Somerset with Andrew's parents. It was the first time we have stayed at another house with the dogs, and they behaved themselves so well. Although they have visited before, this was the first time they had spent the night at the house. We travelled down on Friday evening, and on Saturday awoke to a brilliant blue sky and blazing sunshine. We walked up to Will's Neck, the highest point on the Quantocks. It was stunningly beautiful, with amazing views over Hinckley Point (the nuclear power station), the coast up as far as Wales, the Quantocks and down into the valley where we could hear the puffs and toots of the West Somerset Steam Railway. We passed lots of teenagers laden under packs, doing their expeditions for their Duke of Edinburgh Awards. When we reached the top, we found a trig point and I attach some photos taken and also of the lovely old beeches on the hills as we ascended.

Returned home and had a snooze in the afternoon, followed by a lovely meal in the evening. On Sunday morning, it was again very clear, but with a stronger wind, and we decided to go to the coast, to Burnham on Sea. Like Weston, there seems to be a lot mud than sand. I can't imagine spending a holiday there but it is in fact a popular destination. The dogs loved being on the beach and running with Andrew. Couple of snaps attached.

Came back and had another forty winks in the afternoon, but another relaxing dinner in the evening. We all watched the new episode of "Lewis" in the evening - good fun, if a series of murders can be described that way! Rita very sensibly covered up all her furniture in the living room, so the woofs were able to curl up on the sofa without any problem, and they enjoyed it. Andy in particular was doing his regal paw-waving if he wasn't receiving enough tickles. A couple of shots attached of Booty reclining on the candlewick bedspread. They also had the luxury of several meaty bones, and home-made chicken stock served with meals, along with some very nice Somerset cheddar from the Farmer's Market. I think they could quickly become accustomed to the level of catering!!