Lisa in Ottawa
500+ Posts
Went to all 3 of these spots yesterday. Loved Stroud Market. Probably bought way too much food but what can you do. So irresistable! This was one of the very best markets ever. Also loved the pedestrianised High Street.
We purchased several books at the small independent book shop. I am so tired of supporting Amaon.
Then on to Slad home of Laurie Lee. Arrived just as Woolpackers Pub was opening. I'd say this is a good old fashioned local. Spectacular views. I love the fact that people bring their dogs into cafes/pubs etc. We are so uptight in Canada and the US. We walked around abit but are saving a real walk for another time.
Then onto Painswick via a tiny backroad. Even tinier than usual. Nerves of steel are needed here. We arrived just as a wedding was ending. Oh were these folks dolled up. Way more than the wedding i attended in Tours. Men in morning coats( I think that is what they are called), Women in the most amazing hats and flimsy stilletos. I had no idea that Painswick was so large and beautiful. The churchyard was hauntingly evocative with the old table grave stones. The yew trees were a site to behold. I had wanted to go to the Roccoco Garden but simply ran out of steam. We were going to look for Pauline's house but I'd left that info behind.
Looking forward to walks in the area when we return.
Today we are planning a walk in Woodchester Park.
I really like this part of The Cotswolds. Howeer, I could never tour on my own b/c the driving is just too scary. It's something for visitors to keep in mind.
We purchased several books at the small independent book shop. I am so tired of supporting Amaon.
Then on to Slad home of Laurie Lee. Arrived just as Woolpackers Pub was opening. I'd say this is a good old fashioned local. Spectacular views. I love the fact that people bring their dogs into cafes/pubs etc. We are so uptight in Canada and the US. We walked around abit but are saving a real walk for another time.
Then onto Painswick via a tiny backroad. Even tinier than usual. Nerves of steel are needed here. We arrived just as a wedding was ending. Oh were these folks dolled up. Way more than the wedding i attended in Tours. Men in morning coats( I think that is what they are called), Women in the most amazing hats and flimsy stilletos. I had no idea that Painswick was so large and beautiful. The churchyard was hauntingly evocative with the old table grave stones. The yew trees were a site to behold. I had wanted to go to the Roccoco Garden but simply ran out of steam. We were going to look for Pauline's house but I'd left that info behind.
Looking forward to walks in the area when we return.
Today we are planning a walk in Woodchester Park.
I really like this part of The Cotswolds. Howeer, I could never tour on my own b/c the driving is just too scary. It's something for visitors to keep in mind.
