A looooonnng journey to St Bees in the Lake District because of having several pick up points, the last of which necessitated going via the M1 rather than the M6.

Once we'd been allocated our rooms, a couple of us walked down to the beach to select our pebble and to paddle in the sea.

Extra: the row of houses opposite the pub where we ate caught my eye, after a I'd polished off a scrumptious and beautifully presented sea bass on a bed of mash.