Go west Mann - to the countryside
Trip Start
Aug 09, 2011
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Trip End
Oct 13, 2011
Hungerford And Marlborough, England, United Kingdom
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Jane and Mrs Zipp were there to fetch me at the station. At last I got to see them, (they had been due to spend time with me in Umhlanga but the flood......another story!).
It was market day and we went first to the Hungerford market and then onto Marlborough market. Everything was so inexpensive compared to London! Imagine having a choice of any 3 cheeses for 1GBP. I got Brie, a Camembert like, and goats milk herbed cheese to take back to London. We picked up a few things for lunch and then it was off to Jane's.
What a beautiful apartment in an old historic building - really great, but the best was to come - lunch al fresco in the garden. Oh did I forget to mention - left London all grey and rainy and just past Reading bright sunshine! The garden was beautiful and big with a huge laden apple tree, and we had the vast lawn all to ourselves. What a feast, Proscuitto, Salami, salad, focaccia and cheese. Washed down with a jug of Pimms followed by Eton mess.
Lots of laughter and catching up - then it was time for me to get to the station to catch my train. Thanks for the lift Richard. A really great day, nothing like the English countryside on a sunny day.
Comments
Jill, thanks for the link to your blog. Have just been catching up with your life. It sounds as though you are having a great time and the weather is also good! Wonderful - I'm really happy for you. Continue to enjoy. Lots of love, Celia
Hi Jill i am so happy for you please enjoy the rest of your holiday and come home rested.
Great to see you here in Marlborough. Enjoyed reading you trip so far - look forward to many more instalments.