It is similar in landscape to Devon- hedges and fields. But according to Jonathan, the hills are higher and the valleys are deeper. Let's just take a moment to appreciate it:
Yeah, it's beautiful- I know ;)
While in Dorset, I stayed with two of the nicest families I have ever met. For my first bit, I stayed with the Wallbridge family:
They live in Hooke on a dairy/beef farm with a few chickens and five sheep. Oh, and a dog and three cats. They were amazing. The entire family was so kind and hospitable. Lucy is just 16 and my first day in Dorset was her first day of summer. She was so sweet and we hit it off right away- I miss her already and I really hope that she comes to visit me in Canada. She is a very wise gal and will do some great things in life (perhaps it will include her own flock: Lucy's Lambs).
The farm is Holstein/Fresian crosses with some beef blood thrown in there for luck. They milk about 100 head and have about 300 acres.
Oh, and Helen? Yeah, she is a FABULOUS cook. I'm pretty sure that every pound I lost in London was found in Hooke ;)
And then I stayed two nights with Tom and Louise:
These two were a hoot! Honestly, I will be staying in touch. I can see us remaining good friends. If they lived in Canada, or I in Dorset, we would have some ridiculously funny stories and good times.
Tom is the county chairmen and Louise, his girlfriend, is a former Young Farmer. They were fantastic. Tom basically runs his own company fitting milking parlors and Louise works for a cheese company, Wyke Farms. They live in Stalbridge.
I really lucked out with my Dorset families. Both were fabulous. I could have spent the entire five weeks with either of them and I would have had just as much fun!
I cannot wait to tell you about my Dorset adventures- check back often to hear about all my fun stories :)
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