The northern Burgess crew were here to greet us as we arrived home from holiday. The kids spent the weekend non stop playing with Dan and Boo, and our furry charge for the week, Austin.
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Eight go mad in Dorset - Friday 29th July
And sadly the last day of a wonderful holiday. But we made the most of the day with a ride on the steam railway to Swanage, followed by fish and chips on the sea front, and a stop off at Allan's Farm in north Dorset to see the Stanleys in their newly acquired dairy farm, where one of the herd had calved a baby heifer just as we arrived. The perfect end to a perfect holiday.
And sadly the last day of a wonderful holiday. But we made the most of the day with a ride on the steam railway to Swanage, followed by fish and chips on the sea front, and a stop off at Allan's Farm in north Dorset to see the Stanleys in their newly acquired dairy farm, where one of the herd had calved a baby heifer just as we arrived. The perfect end to a perfect holiday.
Eight go mad in Dorset - Thursday 28th July
Saving the best til last - this was my favourite day of the holiday. We returned to Tyneham village and walked down to Worbarrow Bay. The intention was to snorkel in Pondfield cove just next door, but having swam out just a few feet into Worbarrow bay, there was an amazing amount to see - fish of all sizes and colours, even purple ones with turquoise tails, and little shoals of tiny fish swimming in complete unison. This was the best day of snorkeling we've had. Mab took the kids up to Worbarrow Tout to take in the view and then for a bit of rock pooling in Pondfield cove (spot the two large fossils, one above the other to the far right of the last picture).
Saving the best til last - this was my favourite day of the holiday. We returned to Tyneham village and walked down to Worbarrow Bay. The intention was to snorkel in Pondfield cove just next door, but having swam out just a few feet into Worbarrow bay, there was an amazing amount to see - fish of all sizes and colours, even purple ones with turquoise tails, and little shoals of tiny fish swimming in complete unison. This was the best day of snorkeling we've had. Mab took the kids up to Worbarrow Tout to take in the view and then for a bit of rock pooling in Pondfield cove (spot the two large fossils, one above the other to the far right of the last picture).
Eight go mad in Dorset - Wednesday 27th July
At the kids request, we took a second trip to Corfe Castle for some more exploring and scrambling, and a bit of clay pot making. Then off to Shell bay for sand castles and lots of larking around in the sea. In this photo I have captured James's favourite moment from the holiday.
At the kids request, we took a second trip to Corfe Castle for some more exploring and scrambling, and a bit of clay pot making. Then off to Shell bay for sand castles and lots of larking around in the sea. In this photo I have captured James's favourite moment from the holiday.
Eight go mad in Dorset - Tuesday 26th July
The kids and adults alike loved the deserted village of Tyneham. Lots to explore and plenty of food for the imagination. Back to the cottage for lunch and an afternoon snorkel in the bay. Last nights practice in the bath certainly paid off for Molly who finally plucked up the courage to take the plunge! Well done Moll, a tremendous achievement!
The kids and adults alike loved the deserted village of Tyneham. Lots to explore and plenty of food for the imagination. Back to the cottage for lunch and an afternoon snorkel in the bay. Last nights practice in the bath certainly paid off for Molly who finally plucked up the courage to take the plunge! Well done Moll, a tremendous achievement!
Eight go mad in Dorset - Monday 25th July
Sunshine, what riches! We headed down to Kimmeridge again for some more snorkeling. It was amazing, I just wish I had an underwater camera so I could share the experience. The natural jetty seems to go on for ever, and gives you a feeling of security as you swim out into what seems like the middle of the ocean, but you're never far away from a rocky ledge. I saw lots of fish and a huge spider crab, not to mention the beautiful shapes and colours offered by the rocks, seaweeds and anemones. This could become addictive! So far we have failed to entice the kids into the world of snorkeling (maybe a bit more practice in the bath is needed), so we headed to Studland in the afternoon to play in the sand.
Sunshine, what riches! We headed down to Kimmeridge again for some more snorkeling. It was amazing, I just wish I had an underwater camera so I could share the experience. The natural jetty seems to go on for ever, and gives you a feeling of security as you swim out into what seems like the middle of the ocean, but you're never far away from a rocky ledge. I saw lots of fish and a huge spider crab, not to mention the beautiful shapes and colours offered by the rocks, seaweeds and anemones. This could become addictive! So far we have failed to entice the kids into the world of snorkeling (maybe a bit more practice in the bath is needed), so we headed to Studland in the afternoon to play in the sand.
Eight go mad in Dorset - Friday 22nd July
We arrived at Coastguards Cottage, a beautifully tranquil spot, just a few yards from Kimmeridge Bay. With a garden big enough to play frisbee in, and a beach just at the end of the garden, and our lovely friends, Ivor, Bex, Molly and George to hang out with, we were set to have a fantastic week.
We arrived at Coastguards Cottage, a beautifully tranquil spot, just a few yards from Kimmeridge Bay. With a garden big enough to play frisbee in, and a beach just at the end of the garden, and our lovely friends, Ivor, Bex, Molly and George to hang out with, we were set to have a fantastic week.
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