Coves to Cathedrals

The first weekend all together and amazingly sunny both days. I think Kathy must have brought the sunshine over as this has now been 5 days in a row of lovely early spring weather. So like any good ozi, on Saturday we decided to head to the beach. Well – a cove actually. Lulworth Cove is an amazing shell shaped inlet which provides a great shelter from the winds. The geology of the area is most unique with exposed twisted rock strata indicating the once violent forces which shaped this corner of England. The kids had a great time clambering over the rocks but it took them some convincing that it was too cold to swim.

Sunday and another lovely day (Kathy is beginning to not believe me that it was raining most of the time). This time a nice drive out to Salisbury, and a visit to the cathedral. The cathedral has the tallest church spire in the UK and the largest cloister in England, and was completed around 1280.

The chapter house also displays the best-preserved of the four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta, written in 1215. It was originally written because of disagreements between Pope Innocent III, King John and his English barons about the rights of the King but ultimately led to the rule of constitutional law today. I continue to be amazed at the history here and the fact that you are looking at 800 years of history.

With the kids not getting as excited about old churches as me, we head to the playground to finish another lovely weekend. For me it is back to work and for Adelaide tomorrow is her first day at here new school. More excitement ahead.