Abandoned due weather
The Leader
Wendy
Who Turned Up
Wendy, Sue, Trudy, Diane and Tony R, David
Later joined by Trisha, Beatrice and Tony H
The Walk
Summer? This is summer? After months of overly dry weather, leaving parched lawns in evidence throughout the region, we are suddenly reimbursed with all the water we have been deprived of. All at once.
The original walking plan was thrown out the window and we opted to drive to Dorchester for a walk that would offer a few escape routes into shops and cafes. We began with a coffee stop in a quaint tea room reputed to be the very room in which "Hanging" Judge Jeffries ordered the deaths of rebels from the Monmouth Rebellion. That's a dark piece of English history, Marion. We don't execute people in public so readily nowadays unless they appear on reality TV shows.
We then set off in the rain towards The Sun Inn where they do a nice line in carveries. Along the way, our assessent of the weather was confirmed when we saw a long line of ducks on the river sheltering in the lee of a wall (see photo). Over lunch, we were joined by Beatrice and Tony as well as Trisha. The weather then got worse and we eyed it with suspicion. Trisha opted to join the hardy walkers as they trudged back to the cars while Tony kindly offered to drive the less hardy souls directly back to Wendy's house.
The return walk was wet and once again even the ducks were taking shelter. Wendy kindly provided tea and cakes to warm the souls of the damp and bedraggled walkers.
The Pub
The Sun Inn. It was busy - probably because of the weather - but the food was good.Diane and Tony R and David opted for the carvery beef and found it exceptionally good.
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