The Jurassic Coast - Dorset - Bridport - SAINTS! - Yeovil - Long Bredy - Abbotsbury Garden, Weymouth, Sunray Room Carvery, Poole Quay, home sweet home
Well, all sorts of adventures on the weekend to tell you about! Obviously, there was no available internet where we were, so could not blog.
Set off Friday afternoon by car for Bridport, on the south coast of England. Beautiful weather, spring-like sunny and warm! Travelled some on the big highways, but more on the backroads, taking in tiny hamlets and villages as I found them. Views out over the countryside absolutely gorgeous!! Arrived in Bridport early evening, and found the rented cottage.... very nice.... and homey! Walked some of the interesting streets in the town, and got a sense of the place of Bridport. Historical industrial town of rope and net makers, and part of what is called the Jurassic coast due to the rock that is explosed at the coast. Beautiful cliffs, and fossils.
Saturday morning enjoyed breakfast in the cottage, and a walk out behind the cottage, along a little stream, very pretty...... Then it was off to the Saturday market in Bridport - whole streets packed with vendors, baked goods, local cheese (yummy!!!), vegs, books, antiques - almost anything you can think of!! Bought some bits and pieces to pack a picnic lunch to take to the Saints Football game!
Off to the big football game in the afternoon - and I was so unprepared for the excitement and electric atmosphere of an important game! WOW!!! I brought along a picnic lunch, and found a nice place on the grass outside the football stadium to enjoy it, and also stretched out on the grass in the sun to have a wee nap afterwards. Then, went in and found my seat. Was fascinating to watch the skill and agility of the players, an exciting game, and very happy to report that the Saints win, 1-0!!! When the goal was made the fans completely erupted - very exciting! Totally enjoyed my first football match!!
Also enjoyed the trip back to Bridport, beautiful scenic little villages I passed through.
Sunday morning I enjoyed a cooked breakfast at the cottage, and took my time getting packed up and on the road. Drove through the gorgeous Dorset countryside and arrived at Abbotsbury Garden and did a beautiful walk through - so many gorgeous tropical plants, and a fantastic look out point over Chesil Beach and the sea. Took many beautiful photos, which I will post. Spent a few hours walking the gardens, enjoying the chatter and song of the birds present, and the scents and sights to delight the senses! Hmmmmmm!
Travelled back through the seaside city of Weymouth - an energetic seaside holiday place. The beachside crammed with things to do, and people obviously enjoying themselves there. Stopped at a nice pub Sunray Room to enjoy carvery for lunch, hmmmmmm!!!! From there off to Poole - and what I can say about Poole - - is that Poole is COOL!! Another seaside town, and a real no-nonsense working quay. Tons of people out on the quay enjoying the beautiful day, interesting sights, and just a really fun atmosphere. Even saw a number of luxury yachts in the Poole harbour, as it is the manufacturing base for Sun Seekers yachts.... yikes..... massive boats..... and absolutely stunning!!
From Poole to base, bathed up, and a late snack for 'dinner'. A lovely, fun weekend.... enjoy the pics!!
