For several years, Cora has wanted to go fossil-hunting along the beaches known as the Jurassic Coast on the English Channel.
On Monday, with a beautiful day forecast, we headed south to Charmouth. A visitors' center explained the region's archeological significance, and the girls picked up a fossil guide for children.
We walked down to the rocky beach for a picnic lunch, and it was so warm, Stacey needed to cool off.
Violet found some pretty rocks, while Stace and Cora went hard-core hunting near the cliffs (see them on the right side).
And bingo! Stace spotted this ammonite fossil among the rocks. Sorry for the not-great photo of it here, but don't the girls look cute?
In all my trips to England, I've been to the seaside countless times. Never on such a beautiful warm day though! It was amazing. Had the beach been sandy, I'd have joined Sue, Gord, Stace and Violet in changing into a swimsuit.
In the evening, we went into Lyme Regis to enjoy fish and chips on the Cobb, or harbor. While wandering the town, we came across a building Stace's Pop built. Stace told the girls how his Pop had inset the large ammonite in the stonework above the door.
A perfect end to a perfect day at the seaside.
Violet, in particular, loves fish and chips.
Good times with Nan and Pop! Because Gord is off work following his knee surgery, we got to share these special days with him.
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Yes they were special, spending time with you all. Love you Lots Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxx
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