So, here we are at Part V - our visit with Toby's parents.
We spend a morning at Corfe Castle, about an hour drive from Amberley. Per the National Trust, the Castle was begun by William the Conqueror soon after his arrival in Britain in 1066. http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-corfecastle/w-corfecastle-brief_history.htm
Here I am, failing at trying to pull off the look of a damsel in distress.
The window on the right (below) is part of Cooper family lore, ever since the day in the mid 1980s when their faithful dog, Sheba, took off running and jumped straight out out of it! Amazingly, Sheba suffered no injuries from her rather dramatic flight and fall, though the scene that followed (involving Toby screaming and sprinting around in circles, and Garrod climbing over a very tall and painful-looking fence) may have frightened the other visitors.
While Toby and I explored the ruins, Sally, Garrod and Paddy enjoyed a rest in the sun.
After our visit to Corfe Castle, we hiked down to the coast, which involved lots of scrambling over rocks and slippery moss. We also explored an old mine on the cliffs, which was very cool. After our hike, I learned that "Cream Tea" has nothing to do with tea itself, but means that you get to also eat scones with GOBS of fabulous cream and jam. I LOVE cream tea!
We had gorgeous weather while we were in Ringwood - quite a dramatic change from the summer before at our wedding reception! :)
The next day, Toby, Garrod and I went out on Garrod's boat. The winds weren't quite strong enough for a proper sail, but we had a great time motoring around the bay. I learned another very important fact while we were on the boat. If you see a boat that says "Ice Cream" on the side, you can flag down the boat, and it will bring you ice cream! Is that the best thing ever, or what? An ice cream truck on the water!
This is one of my favorite photos of Toby and Garrod. They make quite the pair!
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