Martinleaves Farm Campsite, Wyke Regis (Day 2)

Another warm day, the cold weather of Scotland long forgotten. The temperature during the afternoon was set to hit 28 c, so we needed shade. A forty five minutes drive away in the beautiful village of Abbotsbury were some sub-tropical gardens, the perfect place to visit on this very warm day. We have been visiting Weymouth and the surrounding area for many years and have never noticed a sign for the gardens. Perhaps now we're in our later years they have become appealing.

Coffee and cake started the day. Always a good idea, and then a gentle stroll through the grounds, shade a plenty. The gardens were beautiful, and the view from the cliff top absolutely stunning. We'd certainly picked the right day to come here.

Up on the hill stood the 14th century barrel vaulted, Saint Catherine's chapel, built by monks. The views of Chesil beach and Portland from it must be amazing.

We stayed at the gardens for hours revelling in their beauty. Why had we never visited before?

Martleaves Farm Campsite, Wyke Regis

Today is John's birthday. Yesterday evening we took a walk down to the Old High Street behind Poole Quay and ate a delicious Thai meal at 'Flavours of Asia'. Tonight and tomorrow night we are booked onto an 'adult only' campsite near Weymouth. We know what you're thinking! No, it's not a throw your vehicle keys into a fruit bowl type of place. What it means is, no kids. Which means no footballs being kicked at your unit. If there's something that irritates John, this is one of them. 

We have one of the better spots on the site with views along Chesil beach to Portland. Vehicles like Marge don't normally frequent such places so she sticks out like a sore thumb. Slowly after our arrival some men couldn't help themselves and had to come take a look at her. As always she's amazing and awesome. A big boys toy.

Our neighbours to the right are four sweet alpacas. No fear of loud music, painful singing or barking from them. All that we've left behind back in Poole. It's all very relaxed here. A short walk takes you down to the fleet lagoon that sits in the shelter of the shingle bank, Chesil beach. A short way from us a couple strum guitars, play mouth organs and sing. The sound is beautiful. The views here are stunning. The weather warm and the sky an endless blue. We are hoping for a beautiful sunset later.