USA Trip

The view across the Chesapeake Bay with the Bridge just visible in the distance. A two points the bridge turns into a tunnel to allow shipping to enter the bay.

USA Trip

Riddicks Folly, Suffolk VA.

The Front Parlour, only 19 rooms left!

USA Trip

Riddicks Folly

USA Trip

Riddicks Folly in Suffolk Virginia, if your ever in the are its well worth the visit.

The Riddick family built this as a town house retreat, the house was so large (20 rooms) that the locals saw it as a foolish endeavour or a folly!

USA Trip

I just couldn't resist!!

USA Trip

Made from the moulds of shoe manfacture, South Boston.

USA Trip

An ATM drive thru, no walking around here!

USA Trip

The odd mansion dotted around the lake!

USA Trip

The road crossing from or hired boat!

USA Trip

Restaurant's, gift shops and lots of boats for hire.

USA Trip

Smith Mountain Lake Virginia.

USA Trip

Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway, Arnold Valley.

USA Trip

Blue Ridge Parkway.

USA Trip

Railroad crossing James River.

USA Trip

This is in the USA, its just that its made of Foam.

USA Trip

Well of course I couldnt resist a trip to the Pennsylvania Railroad Museum!

USA Trip

A small! selection of the cakes on sale at the Farmers Market in Lancaster PA.

USA Trip

View from and old railroad trestle bridge that cross's Pine Creek PA. The old railroad has now been turned into a walking trail.

USA Trip

Every town has a Market Street, this was taking in Corning PA.

USA Trip

Water Towers look very similar to Martian Invaders from War of the Worlds!!

USA Trip

After many months of planning, Richard Vobes and Myself are off to the USA.

Find out about our adventures at www.vobes.com

Isle of Purbeck

Leaving Corfe Castle Station for Norden on the Swanage Railway.

Isle of Purbeck

The ruins of Corfe Castle.

Isle of Purbeck

Typical Purbeck Stone Farmhouse.

Isle of Purbeck

Hawthorn blossom at Harmans Cross Station.

Harrow Hill

The walk, all thanks to Memory Map.

Harrow Hill

Myrtle Grove Farm being so far from any town or village has its on rather unusual letterbox.

Harrow Hill

Lee Farm nestles below.

Harrow Hill

The View from Harrow Hill, in Neolithic times flint mines were excavated on top of this Hill, there are also remains of an enclosure used by the flint miners.
It's a very peaceful place, only the skylarks and a fantastic view for company.

Harrow Hill

Looking towards Arundel and Blackpatch Hill.

This is a 8 mile walk which takes in Harrow Hill (530ft) and cuts along the South Downs Way and The Monarch Way.

Another Walk on the Downs

Another Walk on the Downs

Looks inviting but my route was the other way.

This is the Folly on Nore Hill, the story goes that the Lady of the house wanted an arch that resembled the one in a print that she owned.
Just in front can be seen a trig point, these trig point were used in the 1930's to triangulate the country for the 1 mile to an inch ordnance survey maps.

Another Walk on the Downs

Good signposting is always handy.

Another Walk on the Downs

Thought at first it was my mate's Motor caravan, but I think actually it was used by the shepherds in days gone by.

Another Walk on the Downs

A lovely day, so off on a 7 mile walk in the downs.

West Sussex Walks

Nearing the end of the walk, a narrow footpath running alongside a field ditch opens out into the March sunshine.
A cold but bright day makes you think that summer is not to far away.

West Sussex Walks

Its a very flat area away from the South Downs (which can just be seen in the distance) which makes for easy walking. This particular walk is about 4 miles.

West Sussex Walks

Couldn't resist such a fresh sunny day, on with the boots and get out into that Sussex air.

Total Eclipse of the Moon 3rd March 2007

Total Eclipse of the Moon 3rd March 2007

Total Eclipse of the Moon 3rd March 2007

Just by the pier are the remains of the old fishing community that was Bognor Rocks. Bognor Rocks was the original name for the area when only the fisherman lived here. This all began to change when a Hatter from London called Hotham visited the area in the 1780's.

Couldn't resist a stroll along the beach on this fine crisp morning. Not certain what he was looking for, but he seemed to be having fun looking.

St Wilfreds Church Victoria Drive in Bognor Regis. I'm not a religious person but I enjoy the architecture that go's into the making of these buildings. St Wilfreds was built in 1910. Notice no tower or spire, it was planned but the money was never forthcoming.

Watching The Birds

It's tiring work!

Watching The Birds

I often wonder what goes through their heads?

Watching The Birds

They take their jobs seriously!

Watching The Birds

Here's a few pictures showing what our dogs like doing best, watching the birds!