A Traffic Jam But Not As We Know It!

The last forecast we heard was for a reasonable day today, weatherwise. As usual, they weren't quite right but at least it started dry.

We had decided on a trip via Lyndhurst to Milford on Sea where we'd walk Rowley between the sea and the fresh water lagoon.

We'd gone no more than 3 miles across part of The New Forest, which isn't forest, it's open common land. Up ahead cars were breaking and it looked to be a right kerfuffle, with vehicles crossing from one carriageway to another.

As we drew nearer the problem become obvious. There was some sort of meeting between some of the local, free roaming livestock and it was taking place in the middle of the road. In fact a couple of the cattle started copulating as they crossed the road. I've been in some traffic jams but this was the most unusual and by far the most entertaining.

By the time we reached the coast, the storm clouds were gathering and the walk was a lot shorter than intended. My eyes are still suffering from wind-burn this evening. However, it was a good walk and a good chance to take some '50 Shades of Grey' photos.

We just made it into a cafe, before the rain started and warmed ourselves up with drinks and a bowl of cheesy chips, then headed back to Sandy Balls, for a swim and a warm in the Jacuzzi and Sauna.