Saturday 12 July Day of rest

By: Mike

 We did intend to do the path through the ranges today. I cannot tell a lie - unlike some coast path Walkers.  It is just too bloody hot. But we do intend to  come back and fill in this gap and er.. one or two others.

We began  our rest day with a delightful swim in the  Cove.  Very crowded, but as we literally jumped in the water and came away, the throngs didn't bother us. 

After a nice coffee we drove to The Smugglers for a long lunch. Then we visited a  church which Chris wanted to see. Then it was on to the deserted village of Tyneham. The people were heaved out by the army in 1943. There will be pictures. 

A lovely restful day. We don't feel guilty at missing the ranges at all, do we?

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