sallyingreatbritain

A sneaky peep at british culture... (N.B. Read from the bottom up for chronological order)

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

Some of the stunning scenery to be found along Dorsets 'Jurassic Coast'. This part of the south coast is famed for its pre-historic and archeological significance since erosion has revealed some of the worlds finest fossil discoveries.
The pics can speak for themselves...


A couple of old fossils - unusual specimens!!

Pagan Porn

The Cerne Abbas "Giant" may well be an ancient fertility symbol carved into this chalky hillside in Dorset ...
... but for a few days 'it' became the target for Homer Simpsons Donut!!
You may or may not have been aware of this publicity campaign to promote "The Simpsons-The Movie'





The Giant as seen from the roadside.
Modern day druids and pagan worshippers were, of course, outraged by the media stunt, but since the rain has washed old Homer Simpson (or, Homo Simpson as he has since been dubbed!) away, there is little left on that there hillside to distract us from the centuries old centrefold.





Thursday, December 06, 2007

Get Your Kicks on the A358

A little cafe I spotted in the Devonshire market town of Axminster.











The owner is from Houston, TX.

The main road through the town is the A358 - hardly Englands Mother Road, but it does pass through some beautiful countryside.





The place is packed with Route 66 memorabilia and the menu even boasts an 'Amarrilo Burger'
(yes, complete with spelling mis-teak!)