The Plan
The Christmas Lunch walk
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
(For the walk) Wendy, Trudy, Trisha, Beatrice, Ros, Tony H, Sue and David
The Walk
Not so much a "Winter Wonderland" walk, more a "Light Snow on your Nose" ramble through muddy woodland. We drove to Fiddleford Manor where we left the cars and set out through the woodland towards The Bull at Sturminster. The air was freezing but the ground was easy going to start with. Once we got into the woods we met up against slushy mud, and we handn't gone far before it started snowing. Wendy called it a blizzard and Ros called it a flurry. Take your pick. There were light moments and there were one or two heavier falls, but neither settled on the ground. The outdoor scene (above) was photographed during a snowfall, but the snow doesn't show up. We arrived at the pub nicely in time with the ten others who were joining us for our Christmas celebrations, including our two Sahara trekkers safely back in the UK! After lunch, the two drivers were taxied back to there cars and the walking party removed to Beatrice and Tony's for afternoon tea.
The Pub
The Bull at Sturminster Newton. Ros had booked the party in advance and our table was set out in what had once been the skittles alley but was now revamped for diners. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the company was good. Most importantly, there was a general agreement that the meal was excellent. Well done, Ros.
Next Week
Meet at Sue's for a walk along the shore
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