Updating life

So my habit of not communicating well seems to have seeped into my blog as well. Oops. What has happened since we last spoke? Well, a few things.

In late March, we were lucky enough to have a weekend in Scotland, that lined up beautifully with my birthday. What a coincidence! It was a lovely weekend in a little Shepard’s Cottage that we found on Airbnb, and it was perfect. We ate, explored, and read, while experiencing sunshine, snow, and hail.

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Then in April, a work trip to London turned into another adventure of eating and walking. We cycled along the Thames, explored markets, and went to a pub for the first time since Christmas. It was a complete relief to be able to feel normal again, to walk around the city, and to just be ourselves. Unfortunately it was spontaneous, and Doc Martins are not the most conducive to walking for many long hours, but the enjoyment of the trip by far made up for the blisters.

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In May, a friend come down to Dorset for an amazing weekend of sun and adventure. We explored Corfe Castle, an 11th century stronghold that held its own for many years due to being wonderfully perched upon a hill overlooking the Dorset countryside. We proceeded to explore the Jurassic Coast, walking from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door and back, with a lovely fish and chips evening on the beach. It was a truly lovely weekend filled with laughter and sunshine, and much needed connection, as well as the first swim of the season!

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June finally brought wonderful weather, camping, and boating, with lots of socialising and adventuring. We spent a wonderful weekend camping in Dartmoor with nothing more than a tent and a bog loo (composting toilet), and walked up a Tor or two in thick cloud. It’s becoming a habit of ours that every time we explore we are hit by changeable weather – ah England. We spent a lovely weekend enjoying the boat, eating at lovely little pubs, enjoying live music on the cliff overlooking the beach with friends, and tending to sunburnt backs. June has also brought ridiculous amounts of pollen and I feel completely attacked, currently inhaling possibly toxic amounts of hayfever tablets every day.

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The UK social distancing rules were due to be relaxed further in a couple weeks, however tonight brought a change in plans, with another 4 weeks of restrictions in place. Not that it changes much, except clubs and music venues – neither of which appeal to me at the moment. But I’m fully vaccinated, the weather has been splendid (how British am I?), the company even better, and I am looking forward to a summer of swimming, camping, and hiking. And hopefully vanning.