Dorset

We braved a poor weather forecast and had a weekend in Dorset. On the way down we visited the Mulberry shop in Shepton Mallet (one just has to!). We stayed at Field House Bed and Breakfast in Henley, which was lovely and quiet with lovely facilities - including a roll top bath with a lovely view of the countryside. We ate at the Gaggle of Geese at Buckland Newton, which I will put on my places to return to.

The real purpose of the trip was to take our T5 to Vanworx just outside Weymouth, to have the crew seat removed and swivels put on the front seats prior to its main transformation into a proper camper. Great to see a bunch of young guys so passionate about what they do. We hope to bump into them again at Vanvest in Malvern in a few weeks.

Whilst Dave and his guys at Vanworx worked on our van, we walked the coastal paths between Weymouth and Bridport. We got a bit wet Monday morning but the day cheered up and it was glorious by lunchtime as we had fish and chips at The Elm Tree Inn in Langton Herring.

From Dorset August 2010

Cumbria

Last weekend we went to Cumbria to stay with friends in Sedbergh. The boys went to Colston's Prep together and most of the weekend was like having a Tom Sharpe novel read out loud to you, as two naughty schoolboys reminisced on a misspent youth!! We had a lovely time, great conversation, great food, lovely scenery and lovely WEATHER!!! They said it always rains in Cumbria, we don't believe them!!

From Sedbergh

From Sedbergh