Dramatic Scenery and a Waterspout

This afternoon we're come to the most Northerly point to see the lighthouse and the dramatic scenery on this part of the island.
 

The North is very different - slate rather than the limestone of the south.
 

A Waterspout - at one point it was coming towards us but then veered off out to sea again!
 

On our way back to our apartment we stopped at Punta Prima on the South coast for a walk. This is the pretty little village of Cala d'Alcaufar.
 

 

A Spanish tower - the soft limestone rocks underneath have been severely eroded by the sea.

Mahon

This morning we're in Mahon which took over from Ciutadella as the island's capital.
 

Not so Spanish looking, this could be any European city
 

 

Emma meets the Copenhagen mermaid who's here on holiday too.
 

Sign of the Day

 

Suggestions Please???

Fornells

Today we've come to Fornells which is set within a large natural harbour on the North Coast of the island.
 

Sheltered water = good sailing conditions.
Just out of sight in this picture is Menorca Sailing's base.
 

The narrow entrance to the protected natural harbour
 

Time for a rest?
 

 

Another afternoon, another beach - Em's tan is coming along nicely! 

Ciutadella

Day two started with heavy rain which lasted until 10am.
 

The harbour in Ciutadella
 

The pretty houses leading up from the harbour
 

Lunch of Tapas and Paella eaten alfresco in the Town Square
 

Old warehouses by the harbour
 

 

It would've been wrong to spend all day in Ciutadella so we headed to another deserted beach this afternoon.

Our Apartment

 

We had the Penthouse Apartment - lovely view from here to the sea.

Menorca for some Late Sun

It's October and we're already fed-up with the UK weather!
We're now on a last-minute break to Menorca.

Cala Mitjana - The Island has lots of beautiful, secluded coves and beaches.
 

The  Camí de Cavalls (bridle path) used for centuries by smugglers and Revenue guards runs around the perimeter of the island and gives access to beaches which are inaccessible by car.
 

Cala Trebalúger - We had the whole beach to ourselves!

 

 

The Beaulieu National Motor Museum

Today we're visiting the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu in the New Forest.


AC Shelby Cobra 427 - Seven Litre V8 - what a beast!
 

Em's car is blue (it's a TVR Vixen S3 by the way)
 

Slightly used Aston Martin DBS - one careful Mr Bond owner!
 

A real racing car - Graham Hill's Lotus 49
 

Now I've flown in a few things but I draw the line at this Top Gear contraption.
 

On the monorail
 

 

This one needs lots of TLC. 

Our Wedding Day

After all the preparation the day has finally arrived!!


Emma gets Mum's and Rachael's help to lace up her dress.
 

Fabulous picture - Emma's Dad's face as he sees her in her dress for the first time!
 

The Maker family
 

Steve and Best Man Brian arrive at the church
 

The Bride arrives at the church
 

Wow - one word said it all
 

The Vows
 

The Kiss
 

Signing the Register
 

Our exit to "We Are The Champions", beautifully played on the Organ by Roger
 

We did it!!
 

Family Photos
 

Arriving at the venue
 

Speeches - I remember when.....
 

Make her cry (in a good way)

 

Cutting the cake

 

The Lizard

 

A few days away in Cornwall - today we're walking on the Lizard

Emma's Hen Night

High tea with antique crockery!
 

Poppy and Anne looking very sparkly for the evening out.
 

Fire - Em seems to have a thing for fire - slightly worrying!
 

Rachael & Em enjoying a couple of small cocktails.

 

 

Poppy, Em & Anne