One of the best things about traveling in the UK (we’ll just take lots of bunnies and squirrels as a given) are the wonderful properties run by the National Trust. We’re on the move again, […]
2018 Day 16 – Althorp
Princess Diana. What can I say, in light of the millions of words already written and the many more photos published? An icon of the 21st century, a champion of causes, a mother who adored […]
2018 Day 15 – Waddesdon Manor
You’ve heard the phrase “go big or go home”? I’m sure it was the mantra of Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild who built the utterly magnificent Waddesdon Manor in the 1870s. Yesterday we had a little […]
2018 Day 14 – Oxfordshire
It would be remiss of us to be so close to Winston Churchill’s resting place and not to pay our respects, so we set off on foot in the morning – St Martin’s Church, Bladon […]
2018 Day 12 – Blenheim Palace
Last year we rushed through Oxford in a day and missed out on visiting Blenheim Palace, so it’s our first port of call after an early lunch. I’m trying to wean us off a ham […]
2018 Day 13 – Oxford
We visited Oxford last year – looking back at that post, I’m surprised at what we achieved in a day. Oops. Probably pushed Chris a wee bit hard there. I can get a little engerzier […]
2018 Day 11 – A lazy day at last
We ratchet the pace back a little with a lazy lunch by the water, at “Shaun Dickens at The Boathouse”, which proves a gastromonic delight. I should have been much more diligent about taking photos, […]
2018 Day 10 – Cliveden
Today’s plan was to visit Windsor, a short drive from Henley on Thames. The plan was a good one – get there early, secure parking and spend the day exploring. We succeed in the first […]
2018 Day 9 – Henley on Thames
He who makes plans without consulting me has decided to stay in Henley on Thames for a few days. Fine by me. Bunnies a plenty, a pretty town to explore and I’m always happiest either […]
2018 Day 8 – Henley on Thames
It’s decision day – the morning sees us at the workshop where the verdict on the fridge is delivered. It has to be replaced. Most vexed at this turn of events. Given the choice, I’d […]
