new forest, purbeck and poole - part II

everything looked so green and lush as i drove into dorset, i had planned on staying at a campsite overlooking poole harbour, but as i fancied a tipple after a thirsty days paddle i decided to head to my favourite pub in the world - the square and compass @ worth matravers.

i drove past and checked out all the smiley faces as the sun was setting behind the pub, setting off a blaze of golden sunlight across the isle of purbeck.. bliss.. i stumbled across a campsite, and got the canoe of the roof to set up dinner and place to reflect with a cider. a fella who passed me said "are you marooned?", i said "maybe?", i wasnt sure how i felt, but i wouldnt of changed that moment for anything.. the smell of hay, sun on skin and an apple smile.

list of top moments in one evening:

• bivi camping
• canoe
• cider
• full moon emerging from the ocean
• live band
• crickets in hedgerow
• wearing sandals
• stone sculpture festival
• kids laughing
• adults singing
• sunburn
• the best pub in the world
• being back in dorset

so yes, there were quite a few moments.. after a few pints, it didnt take long for me to get off to sleep when i returned to the campsite.