Thursday 10th April 2025

By: Mike

 


Rest day

 

We decide to skip the two miles from Ferrybridge into Weymouth.  Instead, we decide to visit the Northe Fort.  But not before going into Boots Opticians where I get new glasses and sunglasses.  As creatures of habit, we get coffee at The Custom House. Then take the rowing boat ferry across the harbour.  I ask the ferryman if it gets to be hard work when the tide is running.  He says the wind is more of a problem.  He looks to be not much younger than me.



I find the fort very interesting.  It was started by Henry the Eighth and has seen service and updating right up to the Second World War and beyond.  There are well presented displays about D Day and other matters military.  Weymouth was a major embarkation point for the Americans who went to Omaha beach.  How many of the young men in the photos were killed on the beach.

We walked back to the Custom House and had crab sandwiches.  Spent the afternoon lazing in our room.  We have walked 41 miles and feel we have earned the right to slack off.  Dinner at Oliveto again.

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