Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Sunday
Sunday morning we went for a very pleasant walk along the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. We finished off at the local pub for Sunday lunch, which was very tasty.
Andy's Birthday
It was Andy’s **th birthday on the Friday so we had a celebratory meal and Andy had a very nice cake. The candles were only a token because there wasn’t enough room for the true number.
On the Saturday morning the weather was doing it’s worst so we went to the British and Commonwealth Museum in Bristol. The museum was very interesting and well worth the visit.
On the Saturday morning the weather was doing it’s worst so we went to the British and Commonwealth Museum in Bristol. The museum was very interesting and well worth the visit.
Weekend away
Last weekend (Nov. 19th –21st) we went to Maggie and Andy’s. En route we visited the ANZAC cemetery at Codford, west of Salisbury. Most of the deaths were from pneumonia. In memory of the ANZAC’s, their emblem has been carved into the hillside nearby.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Invasion?
Although we have been to Studland a few times we had never seen Fort Henry. This is one of Britain's most important relics of World War Two, it is 90-feet long, with concrete walls almost three feet thick, and a recessed observation slit 80 feet in length. It is still possible to go inside. It was in this area that the some of the D-Day landings were rehearsed.
While at the Fort we were treated to parachutists jumping out of a Hercules, landing in the sea and then being picked up by semi-rigid powerboats. Obviously this is one of the military’s training areas.
From Fort Henry we wandered to the Bankes Arms for a drink. In the afternoon we walked to the nearby Agglestone Rock, which is an isolated 500-ton sandstone rock on Godlingston Heath.
We only stayed at the caravan site for 5 nights so we were home by the weekend.
While at the Fort we were treated to parachutists jumping out of a Hercules, landing in the sea and then being picked up by semi-rigid powerboats. Obviously this is one of the military’s training areas.
From Fort Henry we wandered to the Bankes Arms for a drink. In the afternoon we walked to the nearby Agglestone Rock, which is an isolated 500-ton sandstone rock on Godlingston Heath.
We only stayed at the caravan site for 5 nights so we were home by the weekend.
Monday, November 15, 2004
Swyre
We walked everyday and usually it was near to the coast so we were seeing fantastic views. On the trip to Swyre Head there was a keen wind, but the scenery was quite dramatic. There are lots of geocaches in the area so we were doing these as we did the walks. Most days we passed through Corfe Castle, which has the ruined castle dominating the skyline.
Wareham
Sue and I spent a few days at Hunters Moon caravan site near Wareham. This is in the heart of the Purbecks, but not too far from Ringwood.
The weather for November was superb, blue skies and sunshine for most of the time.
The first afternoon we went to Arne RSPB reserve. We didn’t see many birds, but we did see lots of Sika deer very close up. From the seashore you get good views of Poole and its harbour. This is the second largest natural harbour in the world. Do you know where the largest is?
The weather for November was superb, blue skies and sunshine for most of the time.
The first afternoon we went to Arne RSPB reserve. We didn’t see many birds, but we did see lots of Sika deer very close up. From the seashore you get good views of Poole and its harbour. This is the second largest natural harbour in the world. Do you know where the largest is?
