The Wednesday Walk 22nd October 2008

The Plan
To meet at Ros's house. The walk to be decided when we see how the weather pans out.

The Leader

Brian

Who Turned Up

Brian, Wendy, Ros, Sue, Trudy and David to start with. Beatrice and Tony joined us at lunchtime.

The Walk

We met at Ros's house and drove in two cars to the Arne car park. The weather was bright, sunny and crisp - just right for a walk around the Arne nature reserve. Our walk took us down towards the shore where we saw a plethora of birds and numerous deer. The tide was out which meant we saw birds on the mudflats.

We drove back to the Halfway Inn for lunch, where we met Beatrice and Tony. After lunch we returned to the car park and did another walk in the opposite direction to the morning. Beatrice waited at the car park while Tony joined in the walk.

It was a very pleasant day, the sun was shining and the Arne area was quiet. A very enjoyable walk.

We drove back to Ros's for tea and cakes. On the way, Trudy picked up an extra passenger (Leo) who appeared to enjoy all the attention he was given at Ros's.

The Pub

The Halfway Inn. The atmosphere was pleasant and the food was very good but the prices have gone up. David's Steak and Ale pie cost £10. Probably the most he has ever spent on a pie. At least he managed to eat it without spilling any.

Tony and Beatrice were already at the pub when we arrived - Beatrice on crutches after her recent accident.