"WOT YOU MEAN, THEY NEVAH GAVE OLE 'GOTHLAMM' ANY MONEY FOR 'IS WOOL? BLOODY HELL!"
"WOT YOU MEAN, THEY NEVAH GAVE OLE 'GOTHLAMM' ANY MONEY FOR 'IS WOOL? BLOODY HELL!"
0 2023/07/18 21:26:27
Snowshill: a gate. Snowshill is another sleepy, picturesque village. We visited twice. For fewer crowds, visit its famed Manor mid-week. As we entered, its manager came racing out to intercept us. It seemed that we'd arrived too late, 55 minutes to closing. "By the time you reach our gardens, you'll have to turn back to make it out of here on time! Save your 17 quid (entry fee)!" he wheezed breathlessly. Hmm. OK. That was a first. We'd never been warned that way by staff anywhere. Ta, I guess.
Snowshill: a gate. Snowshill is another sleepy, picturesque village. We visited twice. For fewer crowds, visit its famed Manor mid-week. As we entered, its manager came racing out to intercept us. It seemed that we'd arrived too late, 55 minutes to closing. "By the time you reach our gardens, you'll have to turn back to make it out of here on time! Save your 17 quid (entry fee)!" he wheezed breathlessly. Hmm. OK. That was a first. We'd never been warned that way by staff anywhere. Ta, I guess.
0 2023/07/18 21:10:24
Stanway: the renown Stanway house gatehouse (note Ukrainian flag). The famed fountain was then taking a break. It only shoots twice a day. Btw, the 45 minute walk from Stanton down to Stanway is a very compelling one. The route passes by Shenberrow Hill, the Rayers Brake pasture ('more like parkland'--Rick Steves), abandoned stone huts, gnarly denuded trees, ditches, crops and hedges--archetype Cotswolds.
Stanway: the renown Stanway house gatehouse (note Ukrainian flag). The famed fountain was then taking a break. It only shoots twice a day. Btw, the 45 minute walk from Stanton down to Stanway is a very compelling one. The route passes by Shenberrow Hill, the Rayers Brake pasture ('more like parkland'--Rick Steves), abandoned stone huts, gnarly denuded trees, ditches, crops and hedges--archetype Cotswolds.
0 2023/07/18 21:08:49
Great colour coordination throughout.
Great colour coordination throughout.
0 2023/07/18 21:07:39
Residents took pride in the appearance of their homes.
Residents took pride in the appearance of their homes.
0 2023/07/18 21:07:03
Again, we witnessed some serious gardening amid the Jacobean gables and warm-coloured stones.
Again, we witnessed some serious gardening amid the Jacobean gables and warm-coloured stones.
0 2023/07/18 21:06:30
The three of us had a lovely chat. Well OK, the horse made four of us.
The three of us had a lovely chat. Well OK, the horse made four of us.
0 2023/07/18 21:04:14
Stanton's Old Post Inn.
Stanton's Old Post Inn.
0 2023/07/18 21:02:51
Onto toney Stanton in Gloucestershire. Seen here, the door arch for its Norman 12C church of St. Michael and All Angels. At the NW end of the nave, we saw bench-ends deeply ringed by the sheepdog dog-chains of yesteryear. The upper sections of the east window are thought to contain fragments of old glass, thought to be from Hailes Abbey. The Gothic pulpit is still there.
Onto toney Stanton in Gloucestershire. Seen here, the door arch for its Norman 12C church of St. Michael and All Angels. At the NW end of the nave, we saw bench-ends deeply ringed by the sheepdog dog-chains of yesteryear. The upper sections of the east window are thought to contain fragments of old glass, thought to be from Hailes Abbey. The Gothic pulpit is still there.
0 2023/07/18 20:56:18
'Lovely' is another tired word, but it applies here for sure.
'Lovely' is another tired word, but it applies here for sure.
0 2023/07/18 20:55:13
Or maybe re-locate it here?
Or maybe re-locate it here?
0 2023/07/18 20:54:27
A perfect place to set up one's painting easel.
A perfect place to set up one's painting easel.
0 2023/07/18 20:52:59
The tiny village is very photogenic. And quiet.
The tiny village is very photogenic. And quiet.
0 2023/07/18 20:52:11
We now switch the channel to Lower Slaughter (olde English 'mud').
We now switch the channel to Lower Slaughter (olde English 'mud').
0 2023/07/18 20:50:47
A most amusing moment occurred then, as the local 'Green Tortoise' van to Stratford was trying to make its way through the crowd and the luxury cars, the quintessential 'contrast' if ever! Posters on the Rick Steves forum took me to task for having simply recounted what we'd been told by local drivers: some of the volunteer Green Tortoise drivers are seniors whose sight is not as acute as it once was. So some locals wonder whether to pull off the road as the van approaches on dark country lanes.
A most amusing moment occurred then, as the local 'Green Tortoise' van to Stratford was trying to make its way through the crowd and the luxury cars, the quintessential 'contrast' if ever! Posters on the Rick Steves forum took me to task for having simply recounted what we'd been told by local drivers: some of the volunteer Green Tortoise drivers are seniors whose sight is not as acute as it once was. So some locals wonder whether to pull off the road as the van approaches on dark country lanes.
0 2023/07/18 20:39:13
We came across a wedding at the smaller of the 2 churches, the Catholic St. Catherines.
We came across a wedding at the smaller of the 2 churches, the Catholic St. Catherines.
0 2023/07/18 20:39:03
The couple and their families must've been well-off, as parked out front beside the Grey Ghost there were a Lamborghini, a Ferrari and a Maclaren. All three gift-wrapped.
The couple and their families must've been well-off, as parked out front beside the Grey Ghost there were a Lamborghini, a Ferrari and a Maclaren. All three gift-wrapped.
0 2023/07/18 20:38:51
Wisteria season.
Wisteria season.
0 2023/07/18 20:02:32
I kept asking locals where the bath was, as I had been hot and sweaty all day while searching for Jack in the Green. I went 100m in every direction and never found it. Not once. I mean, why post a sign like that if...
I kept asking locals where the bath was, as I had been hot and sweaty all day while searching for Jack in the Green. I went 100m in every direction and never found it. Not once. I mean, why post a sign like that if...
0 2023/07/18 19:59:46
CC is a major hub for a number of famed local hiking trails. While doing a bit of The Heart of England way, we stumbled across an official school tie like the kind worn in the above foto. The tie was attached to a fence on the hike. Turned out that such a gesture, stealing a mate's tie, is a prank favoured by the students.
CC is a major hub for a number of famed local hiking trails. While doing a bit of The Heart of England way, we stumbled across an official school tie like the kind worn in the above foto. The tie was attached to a fence on the hike. Turned out that such a gesture, stealing a mate's tie, is a prank favoured by the students.
0 2023/07/18 19:56:25
That changes throughout the day.
That changes throughout the day.
0 2023/07/18 19:55:30
I chanced across these lads from the local school (not a private one as I'd presumed). Look closely at their football--its an American one. The boys were American students whose parents worked in the Cotswolds. We played catch as I told them about my own playing days as a teen, and how our Canuck version of the sport had a few differences.
I chanced across these lads from the local school (not a private one as I'd presumed). Look closely at their football--its an American one. The boys were American students whose parents worked in the Cotswolds. We played catch as I told them about my own playing days as a teen, and how our Canuck version of the sport had a few differences.
0 2023/07/18 19:52:00
One vendor displayed large rawhide carpets over the sides.
One vendor displayed large rawhide carpets over the sides.
0 2023/07/18 19:51:34
The town's motif is their historic Market Hall. A trio of modest stalls sold their wares there at a weekly mini-market.
The town's motif is their historic Market Hall. A trio of modest stalls sold their wares there at a weekly mini-market.
0 2023/07/18 19:48:42
Karen and Paul Owens work hard to provide an inviting tearoom experience. Rough Guide: 'a pitch-perfect take on traditional English tea'. Karen corrected us after we pronounced 'clematis' the North American way. Her version: 'Kleh-may-tuss'. A little boy at the next table stuck his tongue out and made a face at Mrs Z then.
Karen and Paul Owens work hard to provide an inviting tearoom experience. Rough Guide: 'a pitch-perfect take on traditional English tea'. Karen corrected us after we pronounced 'clematis' the North American way. Her version: 'Kleh-may-tuss'. A little boy at the next table stuck his tongue out and made a face at Mrs Z then.
0 2023/07/18 19:39:14
Tea at Badger's Hall on High Street. Mrs Z and I had a wonderful time here. Arrivers signal their presence by ringing the provided (large) bell. I pity the fool that does not order their award-winning cheese scones, their sandwiches, their heavenly CHUTNEY and frankly everything else here. Maybe choose an outdoors table?
Tea at Badger's Hall on High Street. Mrs Z and I had a wonderful time here. Arrivers signal their presence by ringing the provided (large) bell. I pity the fool that does not order their award-winning cheese scones, their sandwiches, their heavenly CHUTNEY and frankly everything else here. Maybe choose an outdoors table?
0 2023/07/18 19:39:05
Spot Mrs Z.
Spot Mrs Z.
0 2023/07/18 19:38:22
In the evening shade, it turns a different colour.
In the evening shade, it turns a different colour.
0 2023/07/18 19:37:08
baby birds. They flew off for good the morn of our departure. Ironic timing, yeah?
baby birds. They flew off for good the morn of our departure. Ironic timing, yeah?
0 2023/07/18 19:34:10
Buttery yellow stone is everywhere in CC.
Buttery yellow stone is everywhere in CC.
0 2023/07/18 19:33:14
We placed petals into the basin of our rental's fountain. This intrigued the local doves plus their offspring (see below). Pretty sure that it also baffled our landlady.
We placed petals into the basin of our rental's fountain. This intrigued the local doves plus their offspring (see below). Pretty sure that it also baffled our landlady.
0 2023/07/18 19:30:28
Local artwork. Cheeky like.
Local artwork. Cheeky like.
0 2023/07/18 19:29:51
A hiker on the famed Cotswolds Way.
A hiker on the famed Cotswolds Way.
0 2023/07/18 17:43:14
Lower Slaughter millpond reflection.
Lower Slaughter millpond reflection.
0 2023/07/18 17:42:36
A hearty traditional um, tonic.
A hearty traditional um, tonic.
0 2023/07/18 17:41:42
A hearty traditional breakfast.
A hearty traditional breakfast.
0 2023/07/18 17:41:04
The entire town was excited about the Queen's Jubilee.
The entire town was excited about the Queen's Jubilee.
0 2023/07/18 17:39:11
This was one of the lovely actresses from the Stratford-based company that performed Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' outdoors by CC's St. James Church in Baptist Hicks land. Awesome. Its the only word for the way that the historic setting was combined with top-shelf acting and good cheer in the countryside. To experience it with friends was a top highlight for this trip (more about this later). End of Overview. Next: a pair of songs.
This was one of the lovely actresses from the Stratford-based company that performed Shakespeare's 'As You Like It' outdoors by CC's St. James Church in Baptist Hicks land. Awesome. Its the only word for the way that the historic setting was combined with top-shelf acting and good cheer in the countryside. To experience it with friends was a top highlight for this trip (more about this later). End of Overview. Next: a pair of songs.
0 2023/07/18 17:29:53
A bit more of Hidcote Garden will be featured further down the road in this report.
A bit more of Hidcote Garden will be featured further down the road in this report.
0 2023/07/18 17:28:26
A costumed Scuttlebrook Wake parade member making his displeasure with PM Boris known. He was not alone--see later.
A costumed Scuttlebrook Wake parade member making his displeasure with PM Boris known. He was not alone--see later.
0 2023/07/18 17:24:34
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