Another lovely walk

The weather has been fantastic – so warm and sunny and we have seen the first field of cut corn over at Ashwick. The heather is really starting to show up a very beautiful shade of purple. Derek has just returned from helping out at Dunster Country Fair and is hot, tired and dusty. Loads of people apparently so it should be a bumper gate. I stayed behind to do the chores (well someone has to) but I think I had the better option. Once I had finished I sat out in the sun and relaxed and enjoyed the beautiful view and peace with a cup of tea.

We have been very busy with guests coming from all over the place to enjoy Exmoor some on return visits and some getting the ‘Exmoor experience’ for the first time. We have had many guests coming from abroad this year as well.

Yesterday we took the dogs for a beautiful walk through the woods and following the River Barle up from Marsh Bridge. The dogs couldn’t wait to get into the cool, clear water. Abby just stood up to her tummy in the water, Wagtail pottered in and out very ladylike while Whist just hurtled about getting everyone soaked! Soda spent a very happy hour diving in to fetch the sticks. In some places the water was very fast flowing and she looked as if she was surfing! Didn’t put her off though – she kept on going. But when we go home she did have a VERY long sleep, some tea and then another very long sleep (well until 10.00 this morning)!