Today’s walk started in Hawkesbury Upton and ended 13 miles later in Cold Ashton. We started in a light drizzle that ended a few minutes later. Unfortunately, when the drizzle ended, the steady rain began. And never stopped.
So, today was another slog. But was still interesting. Not too many uphills and downhills, and some more neat little villages.
We got to our B&B in Cold Ashton early in the afternoon, dried off, and relaxed. Cold Ashton is so small that the only pub closed three years ago (it still shows up in the guide book). Fortunately, there’s a lady in town that runs a tea house, normally open just for lunch, who’ll fix dinner if you ask her in advance. And we had. So, Marty had a fish pie (Jamie Oliver’s recipe!), and I had a curry(recipe unknown!). Both were great. Other than the Thai dinner in Cheltenham, these were probably the best prepared meals we’ve had on the Way. At a little tea house on the edge of a farm. For dessert I had Honey and Ginger Stem ice cream from a dairy a couple of fields over. Amazing. Only exceeded in my opinion by Baskin Robbins Chocolate Raspberry Truffle.
Downside of today is that, because of the rain, we didn’t get the cameras out. So these pictures are from earlier along the way.
Even if they're not from today, photos are great. But does the sun ever come out over there?
ReplyDeleteHere? Well, we bagged golf because of weather and then it didn't rain so we're playing Thursday, thus moving Costco to today, where once again Bill lost both the hot dog and the newly ordained banana flip. Gammy and I split some mozzarella cheese, bagels, and broccoli so it was quite a day. And not to rub it in since you guys are away, but it's 20% off wine week at the Teetet with a good price on KJ, so we have that going for us. On a personal note, having now been on medicare for 12 days, I've received 4 offers of special deals on hearing aids and supplements, including one asking me "are you missing things?" to which I naturally replied huh? Shortly afterward, my mother-in-law wanted me to use $20 worth of gas to come and change her lightbulb which I also replied "huh?". The Secretary of Commerce had 2 hit and run accidents in one night and claimed he had a seizure, he probably should have gone with "huh?" as well.
The new costco coupon book came and starts on thursday, but not to worry, it's good until July 8th when you guys will be back. In you absense I've looked it over and am saving my $2 Off Stacy's Pita Chip coupon for you and the $3 off the take home and bake pizza coupon for Marty. I'm sure you'll respond "huh?".
Think I'll go warm up a beer.
Mark!
DeleteYou are freakin hilarious. Thanks for the update on the Costco adventures!
Sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time. Dad, got your VM-try calling again this weekend. Beautiful pics and such well manicured properties! Great job to you both! XOXO
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the walk. It looks like you guys had a wonderful time. Bob and I can't wait to get together when you get back and see all of the picts. The blog was great.
ReplyDeleteJohn, when we get back, it's time for us to get to get together and make plans for next year's trip!
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