Hello one and all....how has your week been? Good I hope. We spent a fabulous time in Dorset, OH we did have fun! I've realised today when I finally sat down to take a look at my photographs that I didn't take nearly as many as usual. But nevertheless, its been lovely for me to have a little play with them and remember the days we spent away.
I'm pushed for time today, and it's taken me an embarrassingly long time to mess around with mosaic-making this morning, so words will be brief....hope you enjoy a little visual summary of our five days away.....oh, and by the way, please do click on any of the images to pop them up and make them bigger.....
Holiday Flowers :: stunning displays outside pubs and tearooms, and natures wild flowers on the beach and riverside.
Holidayish Activity :: beach playing, kite flying, carousel riding, seagull watching, cafe and tearooom visiting, picnicing.
Coastal Appreciation :: driving the coast road between Bridport and Abbotsbury, stopping at this viewpoint to eat icecream and ooooh and aaaah at the view of Chesil Beach and the Fleet. Our destination was St Catherine's Chapel for a wonderful picnic lunch with views that take your breath away.
Dorset Countryside :: in full Summer swing, it was truly beautiful.
Dorset Beaches :: we visited all of our favourite beaches, at various times of day, for paddling, picnicking, tea drinking, strolling, beachcombing and gernerally lazing around.
Carnival Time :: Bridport was in Party Mood at the weekend, with the busy streets all decked out with bunting flags in preparation for the annual carnival. We missed the procession as Little Lady was unwell that day, but we did make it down to West Bay the following night for the "Torchlight Procession". This is where hundreds of people walk the 2 miles from Bridport town to the beach at West bay, carrying wax torches. There are marching bands and much jollity as the procession winds it's way to the sea, with a huge bonfire being lit on the beach when the hundreds of burning torches arrive. Then at 10.30pm, a spectacular firework display from the end of the pier. Memorable and fun.
Day to Night :: One of our favourite things to do on a clear evening is to go down to Eype beach to witness the close of day. We take a flask of hot tea, chocolate biscuits and plenty of blankets, and watch as the sky changes from day to night and the first stars appear. Magical.
Hope you enjoyed that little peek at our week...sorry I don't have time to elaborate more. Right now I need to go and attend to the business of making clean all the dirty post-holiday clothes as we are off again tomorrow and have nothing whatsoever to wear.
Yes, tomorrow we are heading off for another week of coastal fun and frolics, up north to our beloved Northumberland this time.....see you when I get back.
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Hi, i love your blog and your brilliant posts, it really inspires me and has led me to making my own i would love for you to come and have a look :) please!!
hope you had a lovely hol. As I have just come from a lovely holiday in my fav place Northumberland too, have fun. :)
Lucy x
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Posted by: Lucy | August 23, 2009 at 06:58 PM
Hi Lucy , I have just found your blog and just LOVE it!! I have already ordered wool for a ripple blanket and The garden granny squares. Best hide that visa bill before my husband sees it!!! THey just don't get the desire to have the wool even thought you haven't completed the other projects. Is their any chanc eyou could post instructions for that fabulous crochet bag you carry your wool in? Crotchet on
Posted by: Geraldine O'Leary | August 23, 2009 at 06:43 PM
Hi Lucy,
I just wanted to say how much I love your blog. i am currently making your crochet bag, I think it is beautiful. Can't wait to finish it.
Hope you had a great holiday.
Bec
Posted by: Rebecca | August 23, 2009 at 08:49 AM
Dear Lucy (great name!),
It sounds as though you are having a fantastic holiday and I hope that you enjoy the next week too!
I am a relative newcomer to blogland and have recently discovered your beautiful blog. The stories are inspirational and you right in such a friendly and engaging way. I wish I could crochet like you do!
Would it be alright it I included a link to you on my side bar in my "Most beautiful blogs" section?
If you have the chance please visit at: http//[email protected]
I look forward to hearing from you and reading much more!
Lucy
Posted by: Lucy | August 23, 2009 at 08:23 AM
The best place in the world to be! And the best stretch of road in the whole of the UK is that between Abbotsbury and Bridport!!
Posted by: Sue | August 22, 2009 at 09:44 PM
The area that you went to is one which I know well. I lived in Dorset for 3 years and loved it (eventually) at first I didn't as I had just moved from France and found it too much of a culture shock! I now live about 1h20 from there and enjoy going back from time to time. I can understand what it is that you like about the place.
Enjoy Northumberland!
Isabelle x
Posted by: Suzy's Vintage Attic | August 22, 2009 at 07:04 PM
I know you will have fun cos it's a great place.I should know cos I live here :)
Posted by: Mollymop5 | August 22, 2009 at 06:55 PM
Lovely pictures. Wish I were there!
Posted by: Julie | August 22, 2009 at 03:10 PM
You must enjoy the summer fun while you can because there will be plenty of time for photo mosaics etc in the autumn.
Posted by: Alice C | August 22, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Thankyou ! That was beautiful .....and I like the sound of your nearly midnight feasts .
Posted by: SmitoniusAndSonata | August 22, 2009 at 08:00 AM
Welcome back! Thanks for sharing the lovely photos of your holiday and I hope you enjoy your trip up north. :o)
Posted by: Louise | August 22, 2009 at 03:26 AM
Hi Lucy.......thank you so much for posting those wonderful pics of your holiday. Great Britian is on the top of my list to visit and with you posting such great pics I feel like I am there. Again...thanks
Posted by: Melodie | August 22, 2009 at 01:06 AM
Love having a nose around peoples holidays.
Looking forward to picture evidence of your Northumberland beaches,enjoy your week x
Posted by: lucy | August 22, 2009 at 12:06 AM
oh it looks lovely, ive only ever driven through Dorset its on my list of places to go! fliss xx
Posted by: felicity | August 21, 2009 at 11:35 PM
Simply stunning!
Joolz :)
Posted by: Joolz | August 21, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Looking forward to being there next weekend too !
Posted by: Steph | August 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Looks like you had a great time! I think my family needs to go to the beach this year. But we always wait until after the prime season. Less people, less sun...
Have another great week!
Posted by: Erica K | August 21, 2009 at 09:58 PM
That sounds like a wonderful time! I just sent my only chick off to college and am wishing she was still small and we were taking long family holidays. Enjoy yourself and I will miss you while you are gone. BeBe in Very Very Sunny Florida
Posted by: BeBe | August 21, 2009 at 09:45 PM
Looks like an amazing holiday! And the colours in your photos - inspiring!
Posted by: Linda | August 21, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Oh thanks for popping by to say hello Lucy when you're so pushed for time, its always really lovley to hear from you. Thanks for your ever so nice comments - if only my life was so pretty! I'm handy with the old cropping tool on images is all I'll say (2 boys = tons of mess!! You can't see my filthy windows, toy strewn rooms and unhoovered for weeks carpets - its just taken me an hour to clean our bedroom. Oh the shame!)
Have a smashing time in Northumbria. I long to go back to Dorset, spent many happy weeks around Dorchester and Weymouth as a child. We bought a caravan a few weeks back so hope to get down and visit Bridport one day soon. Love your tradition of watching the close of day on the beach. Wonderful idea and what fabulous memories you're making. Take care
Stephx
Posted by: Steph | August 21, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Hello and good bye again...hope part 2 is a wonderful
Terrific photos..have fun
Posted by: Suz | August 21, 2009 at 07:32 PM
Oh it looks absolutely divine! Especially that tea room!
Posted by: Bonnie | August 21, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Lovely photos, looks like you had a fabulous time. Enjoy next week as well!
Posted by: Lorraine | August 21, 2009 at 07:01 PM
Oh Lucy,,
I am so jealous of you living in such a beautiful country..thank you again for showing us your country thru your eyes..glad to hear you had a realaxing time..
Devon
Posted by: Devon Hanna | August 21, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Thanks so much for popping in and sharing! I can only imagine what you're doing for Dorset's tourism economy...you make it look and sound sooooooo lovely.
Posted by: Eleanor | August 21, 2009 at 05:54 PM