Turning to one of the hikes in the "most challenging" section of our hiking guide, we set out on Sunday morning for Corfe Castle. Dense fog accompanied us for the ride over, but it miraculously lifted just as we set out on the trail.
The trip started at the train station, where we boarded an old time steam train for Harman's Cross. From there, we followed the guide as it led us across countryside and through pastures...sometimes passing through people's property, which felt weird. Even though a marked trail, we felt like intruders.
One thing the guide could not have known was that Farmer Brown had chosen that very day to harvest his corn. Unable to cross his land, we retraced our steps and found an alternate route to the top of the Purbeck Ridge, a glacial formation that affords incredible harbor views to the right and the imposing Corfe Castle to the left. We tallied about five miles that day and felt no guilt at all as we enjoyed afternoon refreshment in the garden of a pub in town. Dwight chose a pint of ale while I opted for pear and apple crumble and a pot of tea.
We made our way back to Weymouth and, after dinner, watched Strictly Come Dancing (England's version of Dancing with the Stars) followed by Mystery Theater, as episode of "A Touch of Frost." Another great day in "Old Blighty!"
The trip started at the train station, where we boarded an old time steam train for Harman's Cross. From there, we followed the guide as it led us across countryside and through pastures...sometimes passing through people's property, which felt weird. Even though a marked trail, we felt like intruders.
One thing the guide could not have known was that Farmer Brown had chosen that very day to harvest his corn. Unable to cross his land, we retraced our steps and found an alternate route to the top of the Purbeck Ridge, a glacial formation that affords incredible harbor views to the right and the imposing Corfe Castle to the left. We tallied about five miles that day and felt no guilt at all as we enjoyed afternoon refreshment in the garden of a pub in town. Dwight chose a pint of ale while I opted for pear and apple crumble and a pot of tea.
We made our way back to Weymouth and, after dinner, watched Strictly Come Dancing (England's version of Dancing with the Stars) followed by Mystery Theater, as episode of "A Touch of Frost." Another great day in "Old Blighty!"
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