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| Aitch contemplates the Northumbrian hillsides from the Three Wheatsheafs at Thropton |
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| The Grey contemplates having to wait for lunching drivers |
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| The driver contemplates how rare it is to find paid parks that permit such exception |
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| ...and then contemplates cold chickpea curry on a hot summer's eve park-up |
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| 33'C topped out on the 25th of June. The Grey and his driver took a couple of hours under the trees in Thetford Forest. |
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| Hornbeam |
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| Holton St Peter's round tower church |
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| Dog and Dad deliberating dinner |
Lovely photos from England. Dog and his Dad look very contrnted with each other.
ReplyDeleteIs that Hornbeam? The leaves look so long..but it could be the camera angle.
ReplyDeleteYou are having lovely travels...and Dog looks very happy..as does Dad....all the Wisla dogs we know are so personable.
Hari OM
DeleteYup - Carpinus Betutus... I did have to research it as the reason it got snapped at all was that I didn't recognise it! Yxx
wow the church looks interesting.. a little like a castle...
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DeleteWell spotted! In fact, many of the round tower churches of East Anglia started out as defensive towers with chapels added later! Yxx
This use to be the thought but in the late 20thcent. studies were carried out and it is now believed that the towers are contemporary with their churches or even built later. See this interesting article: https://www.buildingconservation.com/articles/roundtower/roundtower.htm
DeleteHi Yam - beautiful journey ... with sensible rest ups. You've done so well ... so pleased for you - and I love the photos ... that's good you and Aitch were able to lunch, while Mr Grey rested up - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. The view in the first shot is lovely. I like the view of the church tower. Great shot of Dog and Dad.
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy your day!
I’m curious. Wheatsheafs! Should that not be Wheatsheaves? I am a fan of chickpeas and a lover of curry, but cold chickpea curry doesn’t sound like the most appetizing dish I have come across!
ReplyDeleteThe pub is actually named the Three Wheat Heads.
DeleteGreat shots! Aitch looks like she's totally enjoying that beautiful view.
ReplyDeleteThe Grey is looking fantastic in the forest and the camera and the handler are taking super shots. what a view under that umbrella, and you have seen more in a couple of weeks than I have in YEARS. the layby in the woods is beautiful. your lunch looks just like what you used to show us when you were in your flat.. of course the last photo is my favorite and you will know the reason why
ReplyDeleteI have been away - as I seem to be a lot these days. But how nice to see Thropton in your photograph; I lived near to Rothbury and the Simonside hills for many years. I'm keen to return on my motorbike (fab new toy!) this Autumn. The North will always, I think, exert a gravitational pull of home to me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures all!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous view Aitch has and thank you for capturing it for us.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you and The Grey are learning lots of things and having lots of fun.
A cool dish on a hot evening is welcomed
Hugs cecilia
Hi Cecilia, it certainly is a wonderful view, I feel so fortunate to have that view and many others similar ones on my doorstep.
DeleteWhat a lovely collection from your first big trip in the Grey.
ReplyDeletePurrfect Furrst Trip with Grey! Thnx for sharing your adventure, we can't wait for more! Keep being awesome! Purrs Marvelous Marv and Mom Barb
ReplyDeleteA wonderful maiden voyage. Many more to come!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat going through this post was Yamini. Thank you:) I feel like this was a tasty award for getting back to my blog today. The contemplative tone and the fabulous pictures have put a big smile on my face. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteYou have remarkable photographic skills.
ReplyDeleteLoving your trip! namaste, Janice xx
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