After breakfast we walked to the information centre to pick up leaflets about places that we might visit. We then hopped into the car and set off towards the coast thinking that we might stop in Bridport but the main street there, because of its location, put us off stopping. It was here we noticed that pub, The Bull, that we had nearly chosen to stay at and we were glad that we had chosen to stay in Sherborne instead. We carried on to Lyme Regis where enjoyed a walk along the seafront and around the town.
Mr C couldn’t find the right thing for for lunch so we drove along the coast to West Bay where he was able to have a fish lunch from a kiosk. I chose crab fish cakes and we ate our purchases on a bench with seagulls looking on hopefully. They were not as persistent as the ones we experienced in Eastbourne last year. Then in search of a suitable place for a drink, we found a delightful cafe called Cherries which had excellent food options including cakes. As I had only just had lunch I chose not to indulge, although Mr C was tempted to a Belgian waffle.
Suitably refreshed, we continued along the Jurassic coast road stopping at Abbotsford so that Mr C could step onto Chesil Beach. Chesil beach is an amazing natural geographical feature created during the ice age. it forms perfect curve along the coast line. It is a good job we hadn’t intended to go for a walk because I had forgotten to pick up my sensible walking shoes which I had put ready before we left the hotel.
Once more we set off along the coast, road detouring to the Isle of Portland so that I could show Mr C the view of Chesil Beach from The Heights. We drove down to Portland Bill to see the lighthouse before returning to The Heights Hotel for an afternoon cuppa. The views across Chesil Beach are particularly good from there and Mr C was suitably impressed.
After the long drive we enjoyed some time relaxing in the hotel before it was time to go out for dinner. We dined in the Tamburino Gold before having a nightcap in the Half Moon pub where we encountered some “interesting” characters. Before we returned to the hotel, I took the opportunity to photograph the Abbey whilst it was floodlit in the darkness.
Tags: #walk1000miles, 1000 miles, Chesil Beach, Lyne Regis, Portland Bill, Sherborne, Sherborne Abbey, Tamburino Gold, The Half Moon, The Heights, The Isle of Portland, Vacation, West Bay
Things had recently been hectic so we were not as organised as usual and set off later than we had planned. We made good time thanks to my TomTom SatNav rather than the inbuilt SatNav in Mr C’s car. We are rarely confident that the inbuilt one chooses the best routes because it tends to take us off on strange detours that add time to the journey.
We stopped off in Tewkesbury where we had lunch in the Touching Souls tea room next door to the Abbey. It was just as hectic and we were being organised in the same way as we were on our previous visit at Easter.
We arrived in Sherborne and checked into our hotel, The Eastbury, at around 3.30pm. We had a cup of tea in our room before stepping out into light rain for a walk around Sherborne. As we neared the end of our walk the rain eased off and we were treated to the Abbey’s peal of bells.
Back in the hotel room I had an enjoyable soak in the bath, the first time I chanced a bath rather than a shower after hurting my back the week before. This was accompanied by a small glass of the complementary Sloe Gin that had been left in our room for us to enjoy.
We dined in the hotel restaurant, following dinner with a nightcap in the hotel lounge. The receptionist, Gemma, brought us some large folders full of leaflets about things to do and see in the local area. This kept us entertained for the rest of the evening.
Tags: Delphinium, Sherborne, Sherborne Abbey, The Eastbury Hotel, Vacation
I have at last finished editing my holiday photos. I shall now start writing about my holiday adventures so watch this space…
Tags: Sherborne, Sherborne Abbey, Vacation
Without rain, there is no life.
Jerry Yang
PS: Although the quote fits my recent circumstances I am not being melancholy. I chose the quote because the rain started just as I stepped out of my house for a sunday afternoon walk. I almost changed my mind (about stepping out for a walk)… I am glad I stuck with my plan I experienced some delightful pleasures along my walk including this beautiful display of pink standing in contrast with its surroundings.
Despite the rain being heavy at times I remained dry 
Tags: Cherie's Place Thought, Flowers, Light, Rain
… for now
Last week it was my 94 year old Aunt’s funeral which we were responsible for organising. We live two hours away from her so this meant a lot of time in the car to and fro to get things arranged. We also had to tie in when people including the Church Minister were available. It was lovely to see the Church full, with friends and family. Sadness at the loss of a loved one and celebration of a happy life long lived.
On a happier note I have also been on my travels. I am currently editing the photos and will post about my holiday adventures soon.
Tags: Death, Dorset, Funeral, Life, Love, Sherborne, Vacation
Fly free and happy beyond birthdays and across forever, and we’ll meet now and then when we wish, in the midst of the one celebration that never can end.
Richard Bach
Tags: Cherie's Place Thought, Faith, Reality, River Tweed, Vacation
…have taken up my time recently.
I have a backlog of ideas and adventures to share on my blog. I hope to be back soon with regular blogging and catching up on my backlog
But for now ‘Rest a While with Me‘.
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders
You raise me up… to more than I can be.
If you follow the link the photo (taken in May this year) shows the same bench a few years on. This particular bit of woodland holds a special charm for me
Tags: Bluebells, Christ, Death, Hodnet Hall, Hodnet Hall Gardens, Life, Light, Love
