In 2008 a small village in Dorset called Shapwick was blessed with the services of a young Aussie lad called Sam for a few memorable months and so today we had a Sunday lunch booking to check out “The Anchor.”
En route, we were still on a mission to get our iPads connected and finally achieved this after tracking down a 3 store in Bournemouth. More narrow, winding, green and spectacularly picturesque roads eventually delivered us to the tiny village of Shapwick slightly ahead of schedule where they are obviously still struggling to replace Sam….
We had a lovely meal in what is still obviously a very popular spot albeit the only business in town at all 🙂
The Sunday roast beef came complete with a Yorkshire pudding the size of a loaf of bread and my roast aubergine was beautiful.
Throughout lunch little Timmy on the next table (obviously toilet training), treated us to updates on his achievements – “two poo poos Nanna” and we eventually rolled out after the creme brûlée.
Following lunch we set Pamela to take us to Lulworth Cove which, on the map, didn't seem too far away…. However, as we are learning, maps can be deceiving when it comes to estimating time!
Nonetheless, we made it to Lulworth Cove in time to join thousands of other holidaymakers enjoying summer (19.5C) at the seaside! Lulworth Cove forms part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is indeed a spectacular spot.
Keen to see the equally famous “Durdle Door” arch, we bravely set off up a hill that I would only consider tackling by horse or taxi at home, along the coastal path.
Passing and being passed by all manner of families carrying an assortment of equipment including babies in arms, strollers, blankets, buckets and spades, barbecues and umbrellas (?) we eventually reached the top of the hill and began the slippery walk down to Durdle Door. I say slippery because I was wearing my usual walking shoes – thongs 🙂
We made it down without mishap and the view was rewarding to say the least.
I'm not sure though that the climb back up would justify at day at that beach on a regular basis for me!
Stumbling back into Lulworth Cove at 6pm (which was by now comparatively deserted,) we stopped for a quick drink and then headed back to spend our last night in the New Forest.
Tomorrow, it's on to Budleigh Salterton.
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