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Hot and Bloggled

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Yes it really is that blue…

But sometimes smart phones don’t capture the moment – What I saw as I arrived at the cliff top – a snowy white yacht gleaming on a sparkling sea… I had to zoom in to my picture to see if I had imagined a boat…

We have our own Mount Rushmore – who would you like to see carved into our cliffs?

Be glad you are not a cactus…

Two days of glory and attention…

Then it’s all over for another year or two.

When you fall down a blog hole...

In the unlikely event you notice some absences on my part in July it will be due to summer projects or some projects. Forty one years ago people said ‘Pregnant?! What do you want another baby for, you have a boy and a girl?’ The answer was ‘So when he grows up he can do every home improvement imaginable, sort out all my technical problems, install a new computer and cook dinners.’ When he brought home his now wife and said she was a lighting technician and pyrotechnic expert, we knew life was going to be fun and he would have someone to help him with every project imaginable.

As we pass the the halfway mark of the year have you any summer or winter projects planned?

Saturday Stroll Pooleside

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Today we are not getting on a boat, unless someone welcomes you on board their super yacht or fishing boat.

The old lifeboat station, now a museum.

But we are bird spotting today, not boat spotting.

Cool off with a paddle…

…then keep walking.

Have you spotted any birds yet?

What historic landmark building have you arrived at?

‘A giant wildlife mural has brought new colour and meaning to a Poole Harbour landmark, turning a toilet block into a tribute to global conservation. Unveiled on May 23 at Baiter Park in Poole, the artwork celebrates the area’s ecological importance as a wintering ground for migratory birds.‘

‘The mural is a collaboration between illustration students from Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) and the Bird and Recreation Initiative (BARI).

University students transform Poole Harbour landmark with vibrant wildlife mural

And if the walk was too much for you emergency help is at hand.

Saturday Stroll – Ferry Fun

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How soon will you guess where you are?

A nice place to have coffee after your voyage.

Only employees of John Lewis and Waitrose can stay in the castle.

National Trust bookshop

No cars, no dogs…

…but plenty of bracken.

The Boy Scout movement started here.

No stroll is complete without danger!

Look across to the Isle of Purbeck, Enid Blyton’s favourite holiday place and inspiration for her children’s adventure books.

The world’s second largest natural harbour

Can you get down to the beach?

Where are you? Answer coming up soon.

South Shore Lodge. You can stay here in basic bunk-bed accommodation.

Where did you catch the ferry?

Have you been to Brownsea Island, if so have you actually stayed here?

Brownsea Island | Dorset | National Trust

South Shore Lodge, Brownsea Dorset | National Trust

Windy Wednesday

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A bit of a change from our heatwave last week.

The traditional Bournemouth welcome to language students.

Has the sun come out?

So windy you could get blown off the pier, or worse still your phone could get blown into the sea.

Wonder why?

Maybe it’s less windy on the other side of the pier?

NO

Less windy on the beach?

NO

How has your weather been this week?

Serene Sunday Goes Green

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It took me a long time to sew a tapestry of my garden, but it looks a lot better than the real thing.

Our ‘heatwave’ has cooled, but it’s warm enough to swim in the sea. Perhaps you prefer to leave the beach and find somewhere greener.

Out in the wilds?

Perhaps not…

But if you wander down here you are unlikely to be seen again.

Do you prefer a sea swim or a walk in shady woods?

Sunday Stroll – Starting at the End…

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Today’s stroll started with a long brisk walk, but I’ve saved you that part. We are at the top and the end of Hengistbury Head. It was sunny, but seems to have got cloudy again. At least you can still see the Isle of Wight. I do not know if this yellow object was planted by aliens or…

Look down on Mudeford Sandspit, do you want to go down there?

Would you like one of these beach huts? Some look over the harbour, others out to sea and some lucky ones have a view in both directions.

They cost as much as real houses.

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/150581153#/?channel=RES_BUY

£350,000 or more…

And you can’t stay overnight all year round and have to use the toilet and shower blocks…

Let’s go round to the sea shore.

Rain is threatening so we will walk round the harbour and head back.

Stay on the path here.

This leads to the dark woods of the interior, we are not going to enter in case we get lost or we can’t keep quiet.

Carry on…

… if you are ready for coffee and a little something.

https://hikercafe.co.uk/

Would you like a beach hut here, or just a walk?

Friday Feature – Pop to Poole

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Another grey day, so where would you like to visit?

Luckily the museum is open after a long restoration/revamp…

What is this? Find out soon.

Who is she? Find out further down.

What could this be? More clues soon.

Who might he be? Answer at the end.

A clue

What is this?

A very old boat!

Time for some art…

The museum is free and there is a nice café in Scalpen’s Court next door, both in historic buildings.

What do you enjoy looking at in galleries or museums?

https://www.poolemuseum.org.uk/visit-us

https://www.poolemuseum.org.uk/explore/scaplens-court-and-garden

Silly Saturday – Which Way

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The millstream is fine if you are a swan.

Place Mill was mentioned in the Doomsday Book.

Walk over the River Avon twice.

There are at least four River Avons in England. This one has come from Wiltshire, through Salisbury, divided here, but reunited and united with the River Stour at Christchurch Harbour. There are River Avons all over the world perhaps? One in Christchurch New Zealand, one in Northam, Western Australia, famous for uniquely having white swans as the black swan is native to Western Australia.

Let us know if you have a River Avon or River Stour.