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When the day is 2 days long!

The traditional celebratory lunch before we leave is always a treat. Anticipation and connection.  Catch up with the kids and we are off on the adventure. Dropped off at the airport so we do not have to park, hug and a kiss goodbye and we scurry in. 

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Bradley Airport

A late afternoon flight works on the start end, yet is tougher on the otherside. We arrive at 5:00am, day is dawning… and we are yawning… still only midnight by our clock… a full day ahead. Driving on the left for the three hour ride… maybe we should have started in the city… but

Recipe for trip- nothing keeps it more interesting than contrast.  We decided life has been hectic… start with tranquil.

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Blockley, England

If it’s tranquility you want… meet the Cotswolds. The primrose cottage is the quintessence of English charm.  2F016E7E-1694-4910-ACB1-4F81C87BD5C7We were struck by the quiet .. little road traffic or city noise…okay quiet is not the right word. The babbling brook hosts 2 little falls and rushes through the backyard.  The mourning dove couple who nest out back coo continuously. The path at the end of Brook Lane winds to a lovely narrow road lined with mustard colored stone cottages. A walk to the village center… stop at the church which boasts to be the home of Fr. Brown ( well and God the father) on to the co-op shop where the locals and the renters share a morning space. Fresh baked bread, jar of homemade jam. Small box of washing powder ( hurray for a washer) some arugula and after a large “flat white” we are ready to start our day….

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Primrose Cottage

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