Monday, September 7, 2009

Living the Cotswold Life




We settled into our new life in the Cotswolds and you may have to blast us out of here. Going back in time is very special. We're staying in Chipping Campden, a lovely town in the north of the Cotswolds. The picture of the string of houses is from C.C.'s main street, called High Street.

Today we visited some beautiful gardens; Hidcote Manor, with many different stylized gardens, and Kiftsgate Court, a lived in home that opens its gardens occasionally. The family was in residence when we visited, and we felt a little like we were intruding, but this is the way they can afford to keep up these beautiful old properties. The gardens were lovely, even at this time of year, and you could see how spectacular they are at their peak. Note the photo of the "English gentleman" sitting beside the garden fountain. Recognize him?

The last photo is of some sheep at Hidcote Manor. While we enjoyed our picnic lunch next to their pasture, I told them about Kristi, and they are saying hello to her!



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