Yesterday I bought some walking boots. The strong dollar makes such a difference, and they were heavily discounted anyway. I shall be able to tramp about without aggravating my blisters.

Visited Wibbling Wools in their new shop on Churchgate Street. Lovely and airy. It was great to catch up with Teresa, Lydnsey's offsider, while having a knit. The ( Read more... )

Had a lovely last day. Seeing most of the friends I didn't see yesterday. (Sorry to miss knitting tomorrow, though.) Did sequential beverages with some last minute errands interspersed. Ended up this evening having a drink at The Dove with Simon and Mr Host. (Mrs Host & LD left this morning for a horsey event, so there's a lot of movement at this ( Read more... )

 *Shuffles feet* I like to bang on about the glorious weather, but today was actually too hot and I'm an Aussie. What's too hot? Don't know the actual temperature (it may have been as low as the mid 20s, I guess) but I was sticky and ennervated and my sandals rubbed a blister on my feet. Back home it has to be mid 30s for that to happen ( Read more... )

Sunday in Wiltshire was wet again. Saturday we were both soaked to the skin.

We began Sunday's walk at Stourhead (Palladian villa and gardens). it rained heavily and so my friend and I decided to hang around the Gardens and associated cafeteria, art gallery and - bonus - rare book fair, and enjoy the gardens during clear patches. Walking up the ( Read more... )

Today is Summer Solstice, here in Arcardia. We're celebrating with a gentle drizzle of rain. So the garden looks especially fresh and lovely.

Yesterday, my host escorted Mr Arcadia and I on an 8 mile ramble.  ( Read more... )