Chris' 60th

Part 1

They say that being 60 is the new 50!!!!

Well maybe, people do seem to be more active today than when my grandparents were that age.  I guess there are more opportunities today than ever before and people do live longer.  But despite not ever wanting to reach your 60s, it does have a habit of catching up with you eventually. I think as you get older time does give you the illusion it goes quicker.

This last September my husband reached this mile stone and so it was one of those occasions to celebrate with all the family. After many discussions of what and when to get together, we decided on a meal at a carvery at mid day. With little ones and a great grandad who is 92 and goes to bed early, it seemed to make sense. What a lovely time we had too. Feeling very blest being a nana.

Part 2

This was the view we had over breakfast

Our second part of the celebration was a lovely treat for just Chris and I.  We travelled to Wareham where we had lunch and a trip up the river there.  Then we went on to Poole Harbour, which was absolutely beautiful and the weather was lovely and warm.

The hotel we stayed at for just one night, was at the entrance to the harbour and the views were stunning.  

It was quite a posh hotel and the food was just amazing.  

The following day as the weather was so sunny we decided to make the trip to Brownsea Island, which is located in the middle of the harbour.  This is run and belongs to the National Trust.  We had never been there before, so it was all new to us.  We caught the ferry and as the island wasn't very big, we were able to walk round it in a few hours.  I was especially pleased with myself as I was in a lot of pain with my shoulder and managed it all OK.  

Brownsea Island is one of the places in the UK, that still has red squirrels and I had so wanted to see one while we were walking round.  I had prayed about it earlier in the day, asking the Lord if He could arrange it.  Initially we could see them high up in the trees and many people were trying to take photos of them.  In the end we decided to rest a while on a bench, quietly taking in the views of the harbour by ourselves.  It was then I noticed out of the corner of my eye something moving.  Sure enough, a red squirrel decided to check us out and came right up to our feet.  What a treat and we were even able to take a few photos.  What a wonderful answer to prayer. 

I shall remember this trip for a long time, it was extra special.