A very good morning to you all.
As you can see, we're just back from a lovely holiday in Dorset.
Lyme Regis
Beautiful Sherborne Castle, which was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594.
Lulworth Cove, part of the Natural World Heritage Coastline.
Violet's very first horse riding lesson.
The pretty little village of Stoke Abbot, where we stayed.
This was our little holiday home for the week
Ammonites and Belemnites which yours truly found on Charmouth Beach, which is part of the Jurassic Coast. They were just lying about on the beach, in amongst the pebbles and rocks. I'm wondering whether I could get the two Ammonites in the middle made into a pair of cufflinks for Violet's daddy. They'd make a great 40th birthday present, don't you think? Must look into that.
What a lovely holiday we had.
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Lovely photos Jill! What a beautiful part of the country, I'm amazed that you can just pick up fossils!!! Your little cottage was beautiful!
ReplyDeleteViolet obviously had a brilliant time, I love the splashing photo.
I remember my daughters first riding lesson, it became a weekly event, she adored it, so beware!!! :)
V xxx
It's true - the fossils were just lying in amongst the rocks and pebbles. You just have to keep a good eye out.
DeleteViolet splashing in the sea is one of my favourite photos - I just caught it right didn't I?
Jill x
It looks like you've had a wonderful time. I've never been to Dorset but it's on my list. Violet looks like a natural on the horse, be careful, she'll be wanting a pony.
ReplyDeleteWe had a brilliant time thanks, Jo. There are some pretty places to visit in Dorset, though the beaches are very pebbly (the ones we visited were anyway). Sherborne Castle is definitely a must visit - Children under 16 are free, adults only cost £10, which I thought was a great price. The town of Sherborne is very nice too.
DeleteI asked my mum & dad for a horse every birthday and Christmas for years - so if Violet is anything like me, she'll be adding one to her Xmas list too this year. Though she may just have to make do with the occasional lesson.
Jill x
Oh I love Dorset and your photos capture just about everything that makes it such a lovely county. Looks like a really fab holiday.
ReplyDeleteWe'll definitely go back to Dorset. Though I'd like to visit Poole next time.
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looks fantastic. and loving your fossils, we got some good ones this year too, must photograph them x
ReplyDeleteI was so excited when I found those fossils. It's amazing that they're just lying around in amongst the rocks and pebbles. xx
DeleteGorgeous photos - that looks like a very lovely holiday. The cottage looks cute too xxxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Diane. We had a great time visiting Dorset. We'll definitely go again.
DeleteHope all is well with you.
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I'm glad you had such a lovely time - it all looks great, thank goodness for such a nice summer here in the UK! (we normally go to Yorkshire, trust us to miss the one year when the weather is glorious). Your fossil finds are fantastic, especially the two Ammonites, which you are right, would make great cufflinks (fab idea). Bethx
ReplyDeleteIt boggles my mind to think about how old those fossils are.
DeleteI need to speak with one of my jewellery making friends to see if it's possible to make the two ammonites into cufflinks. Wish I'd found more of those, as I'd love to have one made into a charm for Violet's christening bracelet too.
Jill xx