In South West Sea Kayaking, I wrote regarding Worbarrow Bay in Dorset, “…surely a contender for England’s prettiest scenery?” We went for a stroll there at the weekend. I see no reason to change my judgement. In other news … At the weekend I turn 40, and we take a ferry to the Channel Islands [...]
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Dancing Ledge Leave a comment
Last night we walked to a favourite spot on the coast just a few miles from our house, Dancing Ledge. Extensive quarrying in the last two centuries opened up a sizeable chink in the Purbeck cliffs here, and the quarrymen even carved out a small tidal swimming pool for local schoolboys. We donned wetsuits and [...]
Geology Field Trip 1 comment
The fellow above was purchased today from the fish market at Lulworth Cove. Served with linguine and cream, he made a splendid evening meal. Earlier, Heather and I had ventured out from the Cove to explore the incredible geological features close by. It was a cold and windy day, but it was good to re-visit [...]
26.2 Miles 1 comment
That’s me after yesterday’s marathon. I just about survived and crawled over the finish line in 3.41. I usually find running distance to be quite relaxing; I just zone out and plod along. For whatever reason (lack of recent training? not used to tarmac?) my legs objected strongly from about five miles onwards, making it [...]
