Well today I waved the coach goodbye and set off to explore Newcastle and the beautiful beach of Dundrum Bay. The rest of the group took to the hills again in much improved weather.
I was quite impressed with the promenade with its many seats and sculptures. This soon gave way to sand dunes and a wide sandy beach that went on for miles. It reminded me of Northumberland as there were so few people on it just a couple of dog walkers. As I looked back I could get a spendid view of the dark mountains sweeping down to the sea.
I felt is was prudent to turn back when I heard machine gun fire in the distance and I came across a sign designating a military firing area! After lunching on the beach in the sun I paid a short visit to the nature reserve before rejoining the beach only to find that the sea had disappeared in a sea fret and I could no longer see the mountains or anything at all except my feet! It was rather an eerie experience walking along in the mist hearing the sea but not being able to see it. After a visit to the Tourist Information Centre for some souvenirs I walked back past the hotel in the other direction past the harbour and left the mist behind me.
The rest of the group had a good day in the mountains with wonderful views all day long so everyone was happy and ready to pack up for an early start soon after breakfast the next day.
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