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“Gwr heb bwyll llong heb angor” … an old Welch Proverb (“It’s raining old wives and walking sticks”)
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“Gwr heb bwyll llong heb angor” … an old Welch Proverb (“It’s raining old wives and walking sticks”)

Leaving the Cotswolds we head northwest to Betws-y-Coed. Our ultimate destination tomorrow is Holyhead where we will catch the ferry … Continue reading “Gwr heb bwyll llong heb angor” … an old Welch Proverb (“It’s raining old wives and walking sticks”)

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis
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“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis

Oxford is on the southern end of the Cotswolds. It is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities … Continue reading “Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different”… C.S. Lewis

“Wine is Sunlight Held Together by Water”… Galileo
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“Wine is Sunlight Held Together by Water”… Galileo

Tuesday began as an unusually bright day, we decided to get a morning hike in. We had cut short a … Continue reading “Wine is Sunlight Held Together by Water”… Galileo

Your Going to Need a Brolly!
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Your Going to Need a Brolly!

We came to this magical place to hike and experience life in the English countryside. It is bucolic and lovely. … Continue reading Your Going to Need a Brolly!

Poaching the Proper English
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Poaching the Proper English

When you think of England you think of…. a proper English breakfast. The cafe in Blockley serves what may be … Continue reading Poaching the Proper English

Hacking the Cotswolds and All Things Horses
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Hacking the Cotswolds and All Things Horses

Our friend Elaine had one wish for the Cotswolds… to ride a horse out in the fields. A hack, as … Continue reading Hacking the Cotswolds and All Things Horses

Potter and Potter…anyone
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Potter and Potter…anyone

The morning forecast for rain lead us to a more leisurely breakfast in our cozy Primrose cottage followed by an … Continue reading Potter and Potter…anyone

Hiking the Cotswolds
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Hiking the Cotswolds

We had read of a wonderful bakery and decided to get out early ( sun expected in the am) and … Continue reading Hiking the Cotswolds

The Cotswolds of England…Going Back in Timep
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The Cotswolds of England…Going Back in Timep

So while the autumn is making its way to Lucca with evening temperatures falling to  temps in the 60’s at … Continue reading The Cotswolds of England…Going Back in Timep

Are we Italian Yet?
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Are we Italian Yet?

Men playing cards in the park or dominoes. Ladies gathering to chat. We set out to experience day to day … Continue reading Are we Italian Yet?

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