This lovely town & Castle bore seige to forces of Oliver Cromwell and now does similar to the crowds of tourists who make the daily journey here ..... interestingly both with Cannons of one type or another !
Heading cross country to the coast took me though the Lulworth military firing range where big artillery sighting numbers sit ominously close to the road as well as warning signs suggesting that you should give way to tanks ..... no argument from me !
Arrival Lulworth and nearby Durdle Door in sunny but chilly conditions treated the visual senses to a moment of awe with spectacular white chalk cliffs and the ancient rock formation of Durdle Door looking like dazzling gems in the sun providing a stunning contrast to the emerald green fields and meditteranean blue coloured waters... WOW !
The return home was as expected a bit of a mix with slow winding roads lending themselves to occasional small sections of dual carriageway ... I think a form of escapism for budding F1 drivers ! It seems that due to the principles of democracy that the Brits hold so dear the speed limit on such is really just a `nice to do if you`re up to it` without any form of compulsion !
The drive back though did provide another visual gem with the late afternoon sun casting a beautiful mauve haze over a rich tapestry of patchwork quilt fields ... one eye closed (not advisable when driving) and it would have looked like a Monet painting !
A beautifully scenic day !
Arrived home in time to join (Monika) at the kerbside queue in town for the fish and chips before spending an enjoyable family night of cards where the winner (Adam) got to take home a barrowfull of almost next to useless 1 & 2 P pieces ! Fun none the less !
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