EngelandSouthwarkElephant & CastleElephant & Castle Railway Station51°29’29” N 0°5’53” W 17 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☀️ 46 °F
I'm not sure if it was too much wine or jetlag or both, but we were both dragging the next morning.
Russell headed off in search of an Asian grocery store while I packed our bags for the nextMeer informatie
EngelandSurrey HeathFrimley Green51°18’0” N 0°43’42” W
17 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
After a quick lunch at the same place we ate yesterday, we headed to nearby Waterloo Station to catch our train.
Unfortunately, when we checked the board, it listed our train as cancelled. WellMeer informatie
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’31” N 3°17’34” W
17 november 2023, Engeland
We were two hours later than planned, but we finally arrived safe and sound.
Then we had a lovely fish and chips dinner with old and new friends. And a lot of wine.
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’29” N 3°17’34” W
18 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
The next morning was clear and mild. We had a leisurely breakfast. Then I decided to take a walk around the grounds, while most people went off on various errands. I heard something about goingMeer informatie
EngelandBorough of TorbayCockington50°28’50” N 3°32’51” W
18 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 59 °F
In the afternoon, Stuart, Doug, Russell and I drove off to Torquay to do a Gin Distilling Experience. We had two stills between the four of us and we got to design our own recipe. We had a lot ofMeer informatie
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’30” N 3°17’34” W
19 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 57 °F
The next morning was quite a bit windier. I took another walk around the grounds and explored the ha ha, which is just a confusing term to describe a retaining wall that separates the pasture (whereMeer informatie
EngelandOttery St. MaryOttery St Mary50°44’51” N 3°15’23” W
19 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Then Stuart, Doug, Russell and I went off to do a bit of shopping. Our first stop was a local farm shop that ended up being a major disappointment. We thought there would be lovely vegetables andMeer informatie
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’31” N 3°17’34” W
19 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Dinner was another amazing feast cooked by Mark in honor of Rosie's birthday. Which was technically yesterday, but since she arrived today, we had the celebration today. Jet lag hit me in theMeer informatie
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’31” N 3°17’34” W
20 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
It rained overnight, but the weather in the morning was clear and not too windy.
The owner of the house stopped by and showed us what was behind this mysterious door in the dining room. It lookedMeer informatie
EngelandTalatonFairmile50°45’21” N 3°17’21” W
20 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
I went off for a very long walk through several of the pastures that surround the house. I am assuming that the land is still part of the estate. It appears to be used as grazing land at times,Meer informatie
