The Downfield Hotel
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Cotswolds
... places, so we managed to walk through most of both. We had to take a little care not to slip as there was thin ice on the ground in shaded areas. (We have been assured that most roads are salted to prevent then from freezing over. Further, being well aware if the risks, we have no plans to travel early in the day, to give the roads an opportunity to be used and for the sun also to help de-ice.) These villages took less ...
Bourton on the Water
Well today we ventured off to the popular tourist attraction of Bourton on the Water.......a very popular village for tourists to go and explore the array of gift stores and coffee shops that line the stream that flows through the middle of the ...
Oxford, Stow-on-the-Wold
... But very peaceful now. Had quick peeks at the visitors' centre and a local second-hand book shop. Walked a few kilometres to a nearby town called Broadwell before walking back. This area is famous for its very English countryside. Stopped back in Stow for a home roasted triple shot flat white and wifi. Had some time off at the hostel. Dinner of sausage mash and veges at The Queens's Head on the opposite side of the ...
1. Setting off
... they would have somewhere a bit warmer for the winter months and it would free us up to think about Australia as a distinct possibility. Night before take off. Finally got the go ahead from cardiologist and finalised the travel insurance sorted. All ready to go. Well not quite packed yet. Just last minute things to throw in. Meanwhile we and Tam are being taken out to dinner by Maureen and Jenni. Trying this website to see if I can share! Last one wasn't so ...
Cardiff, Brecon, Tintern and Oxford
Had free breakfast at the hostel. Lots of cereal and toast. Washed up and packed up. Weather had improved from last night's pouring rain. First stop was Caerphilly Castle, built in the 1200s. It had moats with water and proper portcullises and drawbridges. Best thing was that there were signs rather than audio guides, and we were free to roam. Met a Welshman who taught us how to pronounce some Welsh. Bought £1 shampoo from Poundland (way better than our $2 ...
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