and SHEILA over an Indian meal, a few
grogs and sessions from Joe Bonamassa Live at the North Sea Jazz
Festival, David Bowie Archive and Elvis in Las Vegas, was followed by
what would be considered a 'late starrt' as a rule. As it was I was
meeting up with
SYENNY LEE (right) from Taiwan again and
her Chinese flat mate WEI GE at 10;00 for the Bagsy Tour of Portland.
By the time we alighted the bus what clouds had been in evidence had
mostly rolled away giving way to a serious bout of sunshine. No
complaints there and despite a chill breeze there was for a change a
pleasant feel to the day.
None of my guests or visitors get away without a visit to LANO'S BRIDGE
which
never fails to be a photo call favourite. Walking under the arc and
reaching the raised ground I asked each in turn to close their eyes and
allow me to direct them up the bank. At the top they were allowed to
open them
or even the South Coast for that matter.
Then she sat me down on a stone cold throne carved in jade, Lilywhite Lilith - Genesis.
The view from New Road across the scree to the village of FORTUNESWELL.
Part of the WEST CLIFF towards Tar Rocks.
Along with the statue 'Spirit of Portland' depicting
and a STONE MASON the 2 key industries of the Island.
By
the time we reached CHEYNE I think both ladies were impressed with what
our beautiful Island hold and were keen for more, they would not be
disappointed.
We walked the EAST CLIFF taking in one of the three BOAT LIFTS
before coming across Hugh and Annie were were down to their beach hut for the weekend.
Now in view of all 3 of Portland's Lighthouses we decided on a couple of distant shots before closing on the active light.
Plenty of tourist out and about today, a lot of them trying a spot of fishing.
We were even lucky enough to get a prolonged look at the now resident ATLANTIC GREY SEAL.
Most certainly time for lunch and a visit to the PULPIT INN and the hospitality of Danny Fox and his team.
My guests were wanting Traditional English and what better place
for a Sunday Roast and a pint of Cider?
After
the excellent fare we took a moment to watch this large Container Ship
pass the Trinity House Obelisk before heading for our own final port of
call,
The Warden kindly allowed us to climb
the
Garden and Bird Ringing before catching the bus back to Weymouth. A
long but most worthwhile day and while I LOVE wandering around this
|Magic Isle, I love it even more when showing it off to visitors. Thanks
go to Wei and Syenny for their delightful company today and to all of
those who were also part of it.
