Studland

 We awoke to the news that a gas pipe had ruptured causing a giant fireball in the Mexican sea! Ian said there had been torrential rain in the night, but I had heard nothing. Neither had Misty.

Misty’s sleeping position 

I took another look at the weather forecast, just to be sure. All looked well.

Sun for the Isle of Purbeck.

Misty and I ventured out for food and toilette (her not me) before we packed up our things and headed over to the services for a nice holiday full English. I can highly recommend Chieveley Travelodge on the M4/A34 junction. Cheap as chips, friendly staff, comfy beds and quiet, even though it seemed to be full. 

Unfortunately, the services cafe was not open. But Greggs came to the rescue again with breakfast baguettes. ‘What shall we do today’ I asked. ‘I have left it all to you dear, I have no clue even where we are going!’ He replied. Good job I have received intensive training from the best. 

The journey down to The Isle of Purbeck was a lot busier than the journey to Chieveley, and we came trough some rain, but we arrived at Studland National Trust car park in full sun. We then had a lovely walk along a pretty busy beach and sand dunes.

Ian and Misty tuck into Ice Creams

View along to Poole in the distance

A bird hide looking over Small Sea, and a warning!

Walking the dunes with Old Harry Rocks in the background

A swim for Misty

Walking back to the Car Park

After giving Misty a good dry and brush, we headed for our hotel, the Kingston Country Courtyard. We got a very friendly welcome and were shown to a large room in a courtyard, great for Misty’s ablutions in the morning. And no steps! 

 

Lots of space here

We had booked a meal for 6.30 so we could watch the football, but found the nice owner had put up a big screen. Yay! Unfortunately, a coven of thirteen woman had the three tables in front of it. They had no interest, probably from a felting club or something, and kept obscuring the view! Boo! At half time we retired to our room to watch in comfort.  UNfortunately, our telly was left over from the twilight zone, so we finished watching on Ian’s laptop.

Fortunately we won! Into the semis we go. Just a quick walk round to the pleasant dog area with Misty before bed. Now what shall we do tomorrow!