David's parents arrived today and after they'd travelled so far, we figured they may want a relative day of rest. But of course they are here and so there must be things we can do that would be relaxing and yet still provide a leisurely pace.
First we head home to provide the tour of the house, get their bags settled in their room and then we are off to pick up groceries and such for their stay. Before groceries through we decide to stop off in Lechlade and just walk the streets and shops.
We stopped off in several of the antique shops which everyone enjoyed. And we couldn't resist a stop into the Christmas Store. Since David and I couldn't decide on a Christmas ornament for this year, we didn't purchase one . . . yet. For those who don't know, my step mom started my brother on this plan to purchase one commemorative Christmas ornament each year and it's a tradition that I've brought into David and my marriage. Last year, since it was the first year, we got more than 1 . . actually we got almost a whole tree's worth .. . but now we're really going to try to stick to the tradition. *smile*
First we head home to provide the tour of the house, get their bags settled in their room and then we are off to pick up groceries and such for their stay. Before groceries through we decide to stop off in Lechlade and just walk the streets and shops.
We stopped off in several of the antique shops which everyone enjoyed. And we couldn't resist a stop into the Christmas Store. Since David and I couldn't decide on a Christmas ornament for this year, we didn't purchase one . . . yet. For those who don't know, my step mom started my brother on this plan to purchase one commemorative Christmas ornament each year and it's a tradition that I've brought into David and my marriage. Last year, since it was the first year, we got more than 1 . . actually we got almost a whole tree's worth .. . but now we're really going to try to stick to the tradition. *smile*
Anyway, after doing some shopping in Lechlade, our travellers were feeling hungry and it was determined that we could have a late lunch or early dinner, depending on how you wanted to view it. So we stopped at the River Inn on the Thames. While we waited for our order, Linda enjoyed viewing and taking pictures of the swans on the Thames.
The food was most excellent and we all left happily full and satisfied. With that frame of mind, this was how we headed to obtain our groceries.
Tomorrow the true travel begins: Worcester Porcelain and Hay-on-Wye.
Tomorrow the true travel begins: Worcester Porcelain and Hay-on-Wye.
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