Porlock Weir and Minehead

On Sunday, Alyson and Martyn came for lunch. I have known Ally since we were at school togther so we go back a very long way! They have 3 boys and the eldest has just announced his engagement so its great excitement all round.

We have had 3 archaeologists staying for bed and breakfast. They are invloved in an English Hertitage project which is concerned with the detailed recording of the archaeology, history and the natural enviroment of the Bristish coastline. It sounds fasinating and there is just so much information just about Porlock Weir and Minehead which is such a beautiful part of the coastline. Our other bed and breakfast guest have been enjoying the weather which has been beautiful and they have made the most with visits to Woolacombe, walking the moors and visiting the National Trust properties in the area. One of our bed and breakfast couples walked straight from our houseup to Dunkery Beacon, down to Cloutsham, around to Webbers Post and then home. 4 relaxing hours without taking the car out!

Last night we walked the dogs at Dunkery Hill Gate. It was a lovely evening and we saw a couple of pairs of curlews which are nesting in the rushy areas. As we strolled on, a herd of about 30 deer trotted on down the hill towardes Snowdrop Valley and then suddenly a lovely stag jumped the hedge in front of us and cantered down to join his herd. He was looking a little perculier as he had just cast an antler leaving him looking a little lop sided!

The swallows have certainly increased in number since last week and we have heard the cuckoo. The gorse is vibrant with the lovely smell of coconut and the blossom on the blackthorn is now out in full bloom contratsing with the yellow of the gorse. Each morning, we enjoy an early cup of tea with the bedroom windows wide open listening to the wonderful dawn chourus - a lovely way to start the day.