We walked country lanes several times during our time in England and Wales. While it’s difficult to tell, this lane outside Wooler led up a relatively steep slope, which we looked back down after gaining the top of the slope . . . then led us up another steep hill.
Another walk outside Wooler led us not only along laneways, it occasionally led through gates to paths through fields and pastures. We were glad that no path led us through the gate and into this field.
Faye and me recently spent a wonderful two plus weeks in England and Wales, and over half of our nights were in bed and breakfasts.
As you see, the full English breakfast, toast and coffee (or tea) is a hearty one indeed. It sustained us right past lunch all the way to dinner!
Several times each travel day, Achilles came up to look around for a few minutes.
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It includes an unrelated quote which usually enlightens, amuses, give pause for thought. Todays’ quote reminded me of my trip to Paris France about ten years ago. I came upon this scene near the Louvre and it was so iconic that I was compelled to record it.
Oh, and today’s thought? “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” -Mark Twain, author and humorist (1835-1910)
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