Dorset is my most favourite place to visit in the UK, I love the rolling hills, the beautiful Beach's, the fab shops. Even though Lex has travelled most of the world he'd never been to Dorset, so we decided a weekend away for my Birthday and our Anniversary would be perfect and it was......
Day 1 - Friday (My Birthday)
Corfe Castle
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Us at Corfe
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From the top of the castle the views are stunning
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There is a steam train from Swanage to Corfe, we didn't do this but I've done it before and can safely say its wonderful
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Getting arty!
Day 2 - Saturday (Our Anniversary)
"Shopping day, aka Lex being very patient day"
Lyme Regis
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One day we will own a camper like this one!
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The harbour and view of the Golden Cap
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Awesome shop!
Lex brought me two Cath Kidson jugs for all the sweet peas I keep cutting from the garden
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Part of Lyme beach
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The harbour again, those little lads had been mackerel fishing
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The beach again
Saturday afternoon trip to Charmouth, its where all the fossils can be found
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In the evening instead of going out for dinner we took a BBQ down to Eype beach and had sausage and bacon sandwiches!
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On the way down to the beach we saw this cottage, one day I will live in a cottage like this
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Lex being manly cooking on the BBQ
We stayed to star-gaze this was taken just as the sun set, a perfect end to a perfect day.
Day 3 -Sunday
"Beach Bums"
Durdle Door, Man of War and Lulworth Cove
(My favourite beach's in the world)
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This is
Durdle Door, its so peaceful here, even when the beach is full of people
Lulworth Cove
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Picnic at Lulworth
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Man of War
Day 4 - Monday
"Abbots & Monkeys"
Abbotsbury and Monkey World
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A beautiful church in a little village called Abbotsbury
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The view from the churchyard
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Looking out over the pond
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Pretty poppies
Cheeky chimp at Monkey World
Sadly this was the end of our trip, we had such a brilliant time and I'm pleased to say Lex liked Dorset nearly as much as I do and we are already planning another trip next year!
Check back tomorrow for " Teddy take over"