Christchurch, UK

Norman House- 11th Century-medieval or mediaeval- any way you spell it--its a long time ago Embracing Both Coast and Countryside Once in Christchurch, we first visited the Priory, next we walked in the town center, then off to Mudeford Quay and finally, its link to the sea. ...managed to climb aboard a small boat fishing Dorsett Bridge Pool, on one of the finest chalk streams in Britain, flowing from the legendary Hampshire Avon. The waterway beautifully winds its way through the city and we were lead to some beautiful unexpected discoveries. It is reminiscent of our Cambridge trip this Summer, although no signs of Edwardian punts that could provide that unique water persepctive of the traquil sourroundings. The annual Office for National Statistics survey says this is the oldest city in England--in terms of over 65 years of age, and also one of the happiest, in terms of life sa...