HCI at Monmouth

16-24 July 2008


HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The wind blew flags and clouds!

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Trevor opens the rally at the Meet & Greet.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Tony & Joyce get their 50th Rally plaque from Vic.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Hymers in the evening sun.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The rugged sailors on the poop deck.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Some of the 'indoor' boat trippers.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The evening walk sets off along the riverside.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The fabulous Monnow bridge marked the closing stages of the evening walk.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

With a deft flick of the wrist Nigel delivers another perfect bowl of Cawl.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Nigel's delicious strawberry flan with the amazing cream concoction.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Barabrith for the Welsh afternoon tea.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Walkers setting off for the climb to the Kymin.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The first HCI canoe to brave the Bibblins - rapids on the river Wye.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

A close second and smiles all the way from Carol & John.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Scoooters setting off for a trip to Raglan Castle.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Raglan Castle.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Part of the Raglan Castle moat.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

View of the scooters from the top of Raglan Castle!

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Madam President when no-one is watching!

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The cycle ride to Symonds Yat ready to roll.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Intrepid HCI cyclists try the 'rope' bridge.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

The HCI bike park took over the pub yard!

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Dorothy & Brian hosted a 'standooterie'.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

So we did some 'standing oot' and enjoyed D & B's excellent hospitality.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

First rallyers taking their seats for the Chelsea buns.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

Chelsea buns gone but the rallyers linger on in the sunshine!

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

After the Chelsea buns we had the pleasant short walk,
with a pause in the shade of this oak tree for a breather.

HCI Hymers at Monmouth

During the President's closing speech some rallyers formed a cunning escape plan!

Maybe more pictures still to come . . . watch this space.


To see some non-rally photographs of Monmouth in larger format click here.