Croome
Although we were desperately tired today – and pretty down, to be honest, because we’re honestly expecting the Liar to succeed in forcing Brexit through at some point next week – R and I just don’t seem to be able … Continued
Marvellously mad
R pointed out the other day that we hadn’t yet been to Sezincote this year, and as it was another glorious day today, and they’re closing for the winter very soon, we decided to remedy the situation and treat ourselves … Continued
Knaresborough
We said goodbye to the Greystead Institute with heavy hearts this morning. I’m old enough to remember when holiday cottages were mainly pretty basic affairs, but this has been a real home from home (I was about to insert a … Continued
Castles and curlews
In welcome contrast to yesterday, this morning dawned gloriously sunny, and R and I went road-tripping. “That’s quite a lot of castles,” he said in response to my plan. “Are you sure you want to do all of them?” I … Continued
Hadrian’s Wall
We spent most of the day ‘doing’ Hadrian’s Wall, which neither of us had ever seen before, and which we both found really interesting. We began the day at Housesteads, a joint National Trust/ English Heritage site with a superb … Continued
Greystead Institute
I’m not saying that I was hung over this morning, but I don’t think my blinding headache was wholly down to having eaten unwisely yesterday. Whatever, I’m happy to say that a very good breakfast at Flat White Cafe and … Continued
Dyrham Park
L and I went to Cardiff this morning, to take a hardwood garden bench inscribed with their wedding date to L&G. We had coffee and a lovely chat with them, and then went off to Dyrham Park, which neither of … Continued
