13 June 2012 - Staplehurst
Weather yesterday was cold and wet so decided to have a quiet day. Helped out with jam-making (10kg of strawberries). Went to Cranbrook for shopping - a delightful town around 8 km from Staplehurst.
Once again I am impressed at how the countryside in Kent has been kept green and visually unspoilt by modern development. It is a delight to drive down the country lanes (and squeeze into the hedge to avoid other traffic).
Today we will head up to Canterbury and the coast along the Thames estuary.
hmmm.... so I am sitting here in front of my beautiful view on a crisp (well, bloody cold actually, morning) and I wish I could join you on that country road. It is one of my fond memories of England, the driving on the very narrow country roads, passing through hamlets with ancient stone cottages. So tidy, so pleasant, so full of history. I will be reading your blog with much jealousy and huge dreams of my next trip to Europe.
ReplyDeleteStay well and have the time of your life!