Sometimes it is the smallest things that give us the greatest pleasure

It is easy, when wandering in the New Forest or on Hengistbury Head or the Southbourne Overcliff only to look at the main features of the landscape, the trees, the sweep of the Christchurch Bay or the carpet of golden heather or gorse. Yet, in doing so, sometimes we miss many things that, although small, are really beautiful.

Hang gliding and parasailing close to Newpoint Hotel bed and breakfast (B & B) at Southbourne Overcliff, Bournemouth

Every time I see the hang gliders and parasailing pilots above Southbourne Overcliff, my heart skips a beat. Half of me says how scary it would be and the other half thinks how wonderful to soar like a bird above the beach and the sea. In any case, it is not likely that I will [...]