We are starting to wind down and wear out. So today we decided to let Vic the Volvo rest and spend our time in tiny Craster. Weather forecast for today: Rain, heavy at time. Really? Nope, they got it wrong. . . . again. As of 5 PM we have had nothing but bright sunny skies. We can see the rain clouds way out to sea though.
A Craster Mystery for you to Solve
Below is a picture of the Anchor Inn, a pub in Craster.
But there is no Anchor Inn Pub in Craster!
Here’s a picture of Ryan’s Boat Tours stand at Craster Harbor, advertising several daily bird watching trips to nearby islands.
But there are no sightseeing boats at Craster and the islands are not nearby!
What’s going on?
Could this help explain?:
Give up?
The Solution
ITV, BBC’s privately owned competitor, is in town filming an episode from the popular British TV show, Vera. Vera is a detective. They are now filming the seventh series, and they air in the US on PBS. The 7th season will air in the UK in 2017. The first three series are also available to stream in the US on Amazon Prime or Hulu (but not on Netflix). The star of the show is diminutive detective DCI Vera Stanhope played by Brenda Blythen, quite an accomplished actress.
The Anchor Inn is actually a holiday home. The Anchor Inn sign went up earlier this week and will come down after filming. The whole Ryan Boat Tour stand is only a prop and will be gone after filming. The police vehicles are props and the police men are actors. It was fun watching.
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For lunch, I walked down to Robson & Sons Smokehouse and bought a couple of shellfish pots and a couple of Craster kipper fishcakes. A delicious lunch accompanied by a little wine. Dessert was a couple of delicious Border dark chocolate ginger cookies. I have to find these in the US. (They are on Amazon but at a ridiculous price.)
Tomorrow we have our longest drive of the trip – 5 hours to get from Craster to Cambridge where we spend the next two nights. The weather forecast predicts we will have rain. We’ll see.
Some Evening Photos in Craster
“The Sea Was Angry Tonight, My Friends”
Dinner at the Jolly Fisherman. Yum Yum.
Joe: Six Lindisfarne Oysters, Craster Bouillabaisse, and a Trio of Ice Creams
Elaine: Squash Soup, Sea Bream, and Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ooooooo, love Brenda Blythen! “Secrets and Lies” is an outstanding flick. One of my faves. What fun watching the filming of “Vera” up close and personal. Great historical posts and foodie info. Love the angry sea. So powerful. Keep on keepin’ on …..
First you are in Dingle with the Star Wars filming and now in Craster with the filming of Vera, added bonus to your trip. I love the ocean pictures Joe. Saw baby Lena today and I sent you some pictures Elaine. Safe travels you two! Love Cindy