Camping & kayaking at Poole

Whilst the girls were away at CYC (Christian Youth Camp) for the week, Lynn and I took advantage by driving down to Poole for a few days camping. The start was somewhat dampened by 'holiday rain', but we finally drove into Pear Tree Camping Site, glad that we didn't have to pitch a tent. The next day promised sun by 1 pm, so we waited and were rewarded with a glorious afternoon. What else do you do on a glorious afternoon but to paddle around Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. We were very pleased with ourselves and made plans for Thursday's paddle. But alas, it was not to be! After a lovely evening of fish and chips at the waters edge, we called into Tescos to replenish stock, only to have Lynn's kayak stolen off the roof rack while we were shopping! The Police were very efficient and assured us that all would be done to recover our property. But we ended up driving back to Devon without it. Never mind, we had a lovely walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Dor, along with 20,000 other people - or so it seemed!