News direct from the Tower Lodge Hotel!

Thanks to the wonder of modern technology, we are writing this from the dining room at the Tower Lodge Hotel, 7.15pm, after dinner. Those of us still with some energy after the 7 mile walk, have gone to the beach while others have resorted to games and reading!

We have had a great day today, starting off on Swanage Beach in the sunshine and cool breeze, admiring the white horses. After climbing to the coastal path, we strolled up the hill, taking in the beautiful views and learning interesting facts about our environment. Everybody managed to climb with ease, despite the blustery conditions. Many a 'Dorset Diamond' was won and Alistair managed to equal the record for 'polo sucking' (50 minutes without it breaking)!
We lunched in the meadow and peered (from a safe distance) at Old Harry Rocks and then began our descent to Studland Bay, where children competed in our Scavenger Hunt and enjoyed an ice-lolly. Tasteful items such as mood rings (a popular favourite!) were bought in the National Trust shop and consulted at regular intervals so that children knew what mood they were in!

Goodbye for now, it's room inspection time! Expect more Dorset news tomorrow evening.

Chrissie, from the Studland Environment Centre, had us all fascinated with her extensive knowledge about shells, seaweeds, rocks and other sea-life. 5P were delighted to find out that our return to the Hotel would not be on foot, but by coach which whisked us back to base and pizza and doughnuts!