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Mooch had a few days in the Torbay area of Devon, which is also known as the English Riviera. This was near the end of the Great Gorillas public art event in 2013 to celebrate Paignton Zoo's 90th birthday. So Mooch did tourist things and went gorilla hunting at the same time.

Brixham


Looking north from Brixham across Torbay, Mooch found Nacho.  (07-Oct-2013)
Mooch monkey sits on the Great Gorilla named Nacho
Mooch monkey on Nacho the Great Gorilla
Brixham harbour is full of yachts and a replica of the Golden Hind, the ship that Sir Francis Drake sailed around the world.
Mooch monkey - Brixham harbour
Mooch monkey - the Golden Hind replica in Brixham harbour
Mooch monkey - the Golden Hind replica in London Mooch saw another replica Golden Hind in London whilst hunting buses.
The Great Gorilla Bob was at the Brixham yacht marina.
Mooch monkey sits on Bob the Great Gorilla
Mooch monkey on the Great Gorilla called Bob

Greenway house and garden


Greenway sits on the River Dart and was the home of mystery author Agatha Christie.
Mooch found GiGi enjoying the sun and the view across the valley.  (09-Oct-2013)
Mooch monkey sits on the Great Gorilla named GiGi
Mooch monkey on Gigi a Great Gorilla Mooch monkey looks at the view with the Great Gorilla called GiGi
Mooch monkey - view of the River Dart from Greenway
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