What to do?

You know us by now! Go grab some bikes 😉
And head out to the countryside.
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Yep, were in Holland.
Check out this trash can that we came across at the park. So many people cycle here that even the bins are suited for pitching in while riding by!
I found this interesting and a little sad. Older sister taking her little sister out on the pony but check out what she’s holding.
Not sure of the meaning because the explanation is in Dutch but I liked this sculpture.

The Bear Hotel – where we stayed – built in the 1100s.

Avebury is the largest stone circle in Europe. Hundreds of sarsen stones from the downland around, often weighing over 20 tons, were used in the construction of the site, some 2500 – 2000BC. It is thought that the circles may have taken centuries to complete.

Our “tour guide” Belinda took this pic of us.

Dear friend, Belinda and me. John & Belinda are our biggest reason for visiting England 💕
Took a train to Newbury where we saw this sculpture. Love it!!!
We’ve all seen these pokey things on buildings to keep birds off, Yes? Ha, these pigeons are having no problem camping out amongst all the “barriers”! 😃
Loved this gate leading to the church in Newbury.
These next 3 pics are of locks along the Kennett Avon canal and it was great entertainment to watch the boats coming and going.

Typical scene. Kathy Dailey will know why I’ve chosen this photo in particular!💕

And off we go…

 

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After a three week heat wave in England we arrive to rain. But, hey it IS England.
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Along with the rain comes some pretty fasinating history. This plaque is on the hotel that will be our home for the next four nights in Hungerford.
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Walking through the village we passed the Forge Cottage along the River Dun. Very pretty!
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Complete with appropriate weather vane.
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Could not walk by this swan family without a picture to share.

 

Harvest time!

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I’m only planning to post big events so I couldn’t resist sharing pics of this year’s crops. No potato famine in our household!
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After a very wet fall I was afraid I’d find a bunch of mush when I dumped out the containers that I planted last May. I probably spent $20 on potting soil but the experience of sifting through it and finding the buried potatoes is priceless!!!