There is a flame that never goes out

It's almost unheard of that I would go on holiday without researching the place I was going. But this time I'm with a friend who is Northern Irish and who has put together our itinerary. Although, yesterday Countryfile helped as they reminded her of the existence of Downhills Demesne which we visited first.

It's a ruined great house and would make an amazing set for a remake of 'Rebecca' as Manderley.





It has a beautiful cliff top summer house and library with possibly the most exquisite view ever.











The view of Downhills beach from the window was so enticing that we spent the day on the beach. My son even went in the sea and we all got a bit of sunburn.

About 3pm we became aware that not only was the Olympic torch relay due to come through the village it was due on the beach. So, of course, we headed to greet it. Seeing the torch was actually a really emotional moment - especially as it was passed from one bearer to another in front of us









And then my son tried out holding up an imaginary torch on the rock where the actual torch had been 5 minutes before.




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