The adventures we have!

We're still getting used to the vast array of incredible places to visit along the Dorset coastline. We're out and about a lot, finding little gems of beauty. Today we joined in a home ed group, fossil hunting in Charmouth. 

We set off from home in glorious sunshine. It wasn't even especially cold. About 30 mins into our journey, the clouds came over and it snowed! I couldn't believe it. If someone had told me in fact, I may not have believed them. By the time we reached Charmouth another 20 mins or so later, it was fabulous blue sky and sunshine again. 

There had been a recent landslide and so the rocks were exposed and the formations were just stunning. 

The layers of different rocks were visible and striking and definitely requires a revisit. 

Georgiana enjoyed splashing in the streams that were running from the rock faces to the sea. 

The boys climbed one of the more stable cliffs to search for fossils and they were having a great time getting filthy and muddy. 

Until George 3 got his boots stuck! George 1 went back to rescue them, George 2 followed. The boots were recovered, however George 2 went right ahead and lost his. Simultaneously, the sky went black and the heavens poured hail upon us! We left the boots to become an archaeological find in a few million years and retreated to the car to dry and thaw. 

There was a lot of mud and tears but once we'd sufficiently recovered, we decided that it was the most exciting adventure yet. 

I feel sure we'll return to Charmouth, but we'll try and judge the weather a little better next time!