Riding about in the Cotswolds and ran across these folks house. Lot of thatched roof houses here, but this one is particularly lovely.
Yes, we know you have been disappointed by the lack of Roman ruins pictures. They exist, but are rather disappointing to the continent. We largely do not visit these sights or not burden you with images if we do. We have driven on a Roman road many times near Stow, which Bird routinely appraises me.
Our week in the Cotswolds ends tomorrow 20 June and then on to William Shakespeares home town of Plays are performed at the Royal Shakespeare Theater there that are regarded as the best in the world. However, tourists arranged their visit when no plays occur; another starts the day we depart.
Took a short drive from Stratford to Warwick Castle on 22 June. Dukes from this joint frequently played a prominent role in English history. Warwick is about a half hour drive on the wrong side of the road from Stratford. I am adjusting a bit to driving on the left side, although I suspect Bird disagrees. I continue to maintain driving is not nearly as similar to the U.S. as on the continent, wrong side of the road aside.
Bird is a bit taken with these sheep alleys and demands a pix be sent. The narrow alleys were used to facilitate counting sheep en route to market.
weather has been very A waitress at our B&B suggested we enjoy the sun as we left for Warwick, then added the heat is a tad excessive. Mid to high 70s today. Guess its all relative. Were sure you folks would about 70s.
Off for Conwy and the coast of North Wales today after a stop near Birmingham (no not Alabama) for gas at a Costco. As in the U.S. and elsewhere, they have the least expensive gas. For us the big draw to North Wales is Edward Is castles constructed to subjugate the Welch. Hope they are as picturesque as we expect. This post ended up with with more pictures than anticipated, but as we have not been burdening you folks frequently, hope you can tolerate them.
