Saving Some of the Best for Last

Arguably, the Cotswolds are one of the prettiest regions in England, filled with charming yellow-stoned cottages and buildings, rolling hills and ancient market towns.  While I absolutely adore the wild and rugged coastline of Cornwall and its fishing villages, the Cotswolds are still up there in terms of some of my favourite places in England.  Thursday (the 75th anniversary of D-Day) was sunny and we took advantage of that as the weather forecast for the next few days (which will my last in England this trip) is anything but positive.  

We drove from Dunster to Bourton-on-the-Water mostly along the M5.  I am not sure which is more stressful - driving the one-track lanes or the busy British motorways!  It took us just over 2 hours to reach our destination.  Once we had settled in to the guest house which will be home for the next three night, we set off to find some lunch in the village.  That is not a tough job as there are cafes, tea shops, pubs and restaurants every few metres!

After lunch, we decided to walk to Lower Slaughter, a nearby village with a well known mill which is often featured in British calendars.  The owner of the guest house had suggested the walk and it was perfect.  It took about 1/2 each way and, aside from crossing a busy highway (with, thankfully, a controlled crosswalk), the pathway called Wardens Way, was nearly all a bridle path once we were out of the village.

As predicted, however, when we woke up Friday morning, the weather was miserable!  The predicted high 12' and lots of rain.  I'm so glad we got to do that sunny walk yesterday!