20 degrees at 16.30 here at Mead Barn Cottages in Welcombe earlier. Crikey! Caution – please do not stare directly at the photo of the sun, this could damage your eyes. Another day of this splendid weather and the local mayor must surely declare a heatwave, whereupon the pubs will run dry and the butchers will sell out of burgers and sausages.

Our two little girls playing at Clovelly this morning. Just a 15 minute drive from us at Mead Barn Cottages. Enjoyed a fresh lobster roll and pint of good ale in the harbour pub. Even attempted a conversation with some French tourists despite not having spoken French since GCSE decades ago. Everyone seemed equally baffled.

View of Marsland Mouth yesterday morning. Just a 5 minute walk from Mead Barn Cottages to the place this was taken. We’ve had 12 days now I think without rain! Let’s hope it lasts through Easter, although I wouldn’t bet my Easter eggs on it.