August 18, 2004 SHAFTESBURY AND WARDOR CASTLE
On the way to Poole, we went through a small town that we liked and wanted to explore further, so we headed on for Shaftesbury. The point of interest here was Gold Hill. It is a cobblestone street that has not been changed or modernized since the founding of the town. Other things have sprung up around it, but this one street was like going back in time.
We walked through the market area and down a footpath that led us basicly into nowhere..and of course we had to walk back up again to get back into the town centre. The wind was blowing and there was a distinct chill in the air. Took some great photos of Gold Hill (I hope) and headed back to the cottage. Along the way we passed a sign for Wadour Castle and made the turn to get to it. Wouldn't you know it.. and single track road with pull offs dotting both sides at interval along the way. We finally made it to the castle without passing anyone. Took a couple of photos there and made our way back. This time we passed several cars along the way..one I had to back up about 100 yards to get to a pull off.
Opps, somewhere along the way we must have made a wrong turn because we were admittedly lost. Up ahead I could catch glimpes of a thatched roof, so we continued on to find ourselves in the middle of a village of nothing but thatch roofed cottages. It was very picturesque...so maybe the wrong turn was not so bad after all.Finally made it home, a good bit later that expected..but hey...we're on vacation....and enjoying every minute of it.
I am making a formal apology here to some friends... you know who you are...that actually own a Smart Car that I spoke of in an earlier newsletter. The record has been set straight...and while the car may look like it has been chopped off and only half of a Pinto and other similar cars, it is quite roomy for two and that I would not have to wrap my legs around my neck to sit in it. That was nice to learn..seeing as this car is coming to the states in the very near future. That said, it's time to draw this vacation to a close. All things must end, it seems, but why does it always seem that be best of things ends too soon? So we have to be out of the cottage and on the road by 5 am. We're not happy about that..no not one bit!
I will get the developed pictures posted on the website and will notify you when there are done.
This trip and the sights are too fantastic not to share..One thing to ponder...and a question I've asked since being here: You see pigeons everywhere all seemingly fully grown. Has anyone ever seen a baby pigeon? That's it for now...stay safe and remember...that's right... you are always on our minds.
We walked through the market area and down a footpath that led us basicly into nowhere..and of course we had to walk back up again to get back into the town centre. The wind was blowing and there was a distinct chill in the air. Took some great photos of Gold Hill (I hope) and headed back to the cottage. Along the way we passed a sign for Wadour Castle and made the turn to get to it. Wouldn't you know it.. and single track road with pull offs dotting both sides at interval along the way. We finally made it to the castle without passing anyone. Took a couple of photos there and made our way back. This time we passed several cars along the way..one I had to back up about 100 yards to get to a pull off.
Opps, somewhere along the way we must have made a wrong turn because we were admittedly lost. Up ahead I could catch glimpes of a thatched roof, so we continued on to find ourselves in the middle of a village of nothing but thatch roofed cottages. It was very picturesque...so maybe the wrong turn was not so bad after all.Finally made it home, a good bit later that expected..but hey...we're on vacation....and enjoying every minute of it.
I am making a formal apology here to some friends... you know who you are...that actually own a Smart Car that I spoke of in an earlier newsletter. The record has been set straight...and while the car may look like it has been chopped off and only half of a Pinto and other similar cars, it is quite roomy for two and that I would not have to wrap my legs around my neck to sit in it. That was nice to learn..seeing as this car is coming to the states in the very near future. That said, it's time to draw this vacation to a close. All things must end, it seems, but why does it always seem that be best of things ends too soon? So we have to be out of the cottage and on the road by 5 am. We're not happy about that..no not one bit!
I will get the developed pictures posted on the website and will notify you when there are done.
This trip and the sights are too fantastic not to share..One thing to ponder...and a question I've asked since being here: You see pigeons everywhere all seemingly fully grown. Has anyone ever seen a baby pigeon? That's it for now...stay safe and remember...that's right... you are always on our minds.
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