Andy and Jess wanted a beach day, so we decided is should be today because the wonderful weather is showing signs of coming to an end. First though we had to get some shopping.
The day started REALLY early for Jo and I. We woke around first light - that time when you can make out shapes quite clearly but there is next to no colour available. It was very warm so to get some fresh air we sat on the patio for a short while with a cold drink and listened to the birds slowly waking up. If I was better at bird song I could identify the birds, but I'm no good at that - there were only three different species I think.
We returned to bed after about half an hour and (I at least) woke refreshed shortly after 9 am. The day had a plan so breakfast was more focused than usual and we all went about out separate tasks. Andy, Jo and I to Tesco while Jess prepared Leo for the day. This did not please Leo who wanted his morning stroll with Randad (there is no G yet), Nanny and Brody, but it was not to be - I hope he enjoyed the rest of the day more. At Tesco Andy and Jo went shopping and Brody and I did his morning walk around the museums and the marina - a very nice area. There is loads of grass for the dog and a fascinating swing bridge which had the coutesy to open just as we arrived.
Back home with the supplies, there is now an overflowing fridge, and we assemble the things we need for a picnic. Then off to Oxwich. We had intended to visit Rhossilli, but the car parking isn't great there and we didn't want the O so long walk down the cliff. At Oxwich we parked almost on the beach, there is no cliff to descend and ample space to spread out.
The initial picnic was not a great success with a random Labrador helping itself to one of the sandwiches. Only Brody was pleased about that as he was given the meat from the sandwich.
Some time after lunch Leo took me up the beach to see the boats, then we began to go round the end of the bay and there were shoals of tiny fish ('fishes, fishes') swimming in the water. Leo studied them carefully, taking a step towards them and watched how they moved away, he was almost scientific in his calculation. On the way there he had leaned the word 'Rock'. On the way back we stopped to chat to a couple of guys about their boats, another of Leo's fascinations.
There should be some great pictures of Leo smothered in Ice Cream, but I haven't seen them yet, he seemed to enjoy it.
Another Labrador played with us for a while and put his head right under the water, which Brody has never done, so I have taught him a new trick too. After the other dog left I held the ball under water and he put his head in and took it.
Eventually we returned to the bungalow for a barbeque, Andy played the role of head chef, and we enjoyed too much meat, with loads left over. As the meal was ending Leo was in fits of laughter watching Jess try to clap over all the bubbles he was blowing, he was laughing so hard at one point that could not control himself enough to blow more bubbles.
I'm not really a 'beach' person, I don't like to sit still, but today I didn't have to, there was always something to do, play with Leo, play with Brody, get water - it was non-stop. We all enjoyed ourselves on a really hot day, with nothing to upset the mood, - a perfect family day.
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