I was very impressed with both the house and the gardens, managed by English Heritage (meaning I, as an EH member, got free entry) – With social distancing measures still in place I essentially had most of the rooms to myself. There aren’t many opportunities to stand alone in the study where Darwin wrote On the Origin of Species. Continue reading
We certainly got the best part of the day with some nice sunshine. In my coat and scarf I felt at times like I’d put on too many layers. Continue reading
On Christmas Day we went for a walk in Lechlade – couldn’t walk far as the paths following the Thames were flooded – but it was entertaining watching the swans. Continue reading
Today I went for a cold (but at least dry) walk at Batsford Arboretum. Continue reading
Despite the weather it was actually quite busy when we arrived at lunch time. Plenty of people out walking with their families, with their dogs, meeting friends. Continue reading
In Oban I am staying in a hotel overlooking the bay with a view over to Kerrera opposite. Last time I stayed here I didn’t have a Sea view. What a difference it makes!! Continue reading
Yesterday I drove with Mum and Corrie to Wales where we did the Four Waterfalls Walk in the Brecon Beacons. Continue reading
Went for a bit of a drive yesterday to do a walk along the Thames Path. I parked in Pangbourne in Berkshire, and also crossed the toll bridge in to Whitchurch-on-Thames in Oxfordshire. Continue reading
Happy Christmas to everyone who reads my blog! Continue reading
For three days while we were on Syros we rented a car. Being a small island, three days is enough to get to some of the places less accessible by bus.