I am constrained by available train routes but I may visit an Estate Agent in order to shock myself on house prices
Today in Teignmouth, I visited an estate agent . I could afford a flat, but I would get done big time on stamp duty (y'know, what government ministers don't pay!) and double council tax, all because I would keep my gaf in Gloucestershire. Later, I metaphorically gave myself a slap! I've already decided to not buy anything, but just spend money on travel.
And that's the whole point of it. Don't get tied down to only only a second home, but travel. This is my opinion, but moving home or buying more means tying up funds and paying more in taxes and charges. This week in Exeter has meant no shopping, cooking, washing up, or house tidying. All the shit that I want to avoid. I'm happy to pay and it gives others employment.
This is exactly the same for exotic cars, you don't have to own one just to experience it completely.
And most everything else too. But then we become possessive, the costs -financial & otherwise- mount and life turns to hell!
There used to be a good eaterie opposite the commando camp. Though that probably means it's crap now. It's probably a Berni now.
Tomorrow, I will stay in Exeter and explore. I will not look forward to going home only to play "who the f-f-f- uck are you, but I will, because I want some of my money. I am not allowed to get Chasing DeVereMyMoney out of the picture, but I suppose it's all about living and learning! I got the train to Exmouth this morning and don't realise that Exeter rugby were playing a friendly, The train was packed for two stops with some very big people, but all very good-spirited. If I had known in advance, it wouldn't of been terrible to go.
The train didn't stop there on the way to Exmouth, but did on the way back. I think that it only does on request. Their assault courses that I could see from the train, looked quite hardcore!
I don't suppose you're up for much walking, but you can get the train - the Tarka Line - to Okehampton - where the track continues (with a path alongside) to Meldon Quarry, from where you can walk across Meldon Viaduct. I forget whether that's the tallest trestle viaduct left in the UK or the only. That brings you to the dam for Meldon Reservoir, at the edge of the High Moor, and Yes Tor, the highest peak in the UK south of Snowdon.
