One of the older areas of Chipping Campden in the morning sun.
Just about every part of these old buildings had character and charm.
An outdoor cafe just off the high street.
We strolled to the edge of town while waiting for shops and restaurants to open.
This gave us some quality time with storybook cottages complete with thatched roofs and flowery gardens.
No thatched roof, but this was one of the more impressive homes.
Hedgerows to match the roof.
And very quaint gardens.
Looking across town to the tower of the "wool" church.
The very cozy Badgers Hall Tea Room and B&B. They were just beginning to lay out all of the goodies for morning coffee.
Treacle tart, fruit scone, strawberry jam, clotted cream, warm custard, hot tea...
...and a very happy Adina!
If you ever find yourself in Chipping Campden run, don't walk, to this sign.
Lots of china on display in one of the little shops on the high street.
Visiting the church, the inside of which was, unfortunately, closed.
We stopped en route to set up camp. You can see by the worn grass how much smaller our tent was than most.
Then it was on to (a decidedly backlit) Blenheim Palace.
Two of the many tourists.
Good luck finding the doorbell.
Another covert picture of the long gallery, which is sometimes used as a library or concert hall complete with built-in organ.
The lake side of Blenheim as seen from the gardens.
The next garden level down.
Enjoying more English sun.
A view from across the lake back toward the boathouse and palace.
The private gardens.
The back of the palace, from near the cricket pitch.
The cricketers returning from tea. Seriously, they stop for tea.
A last look at the gardens on our way out.
Now on to Oxford!
The expansive lawns of one of the colleges.
Many regal towers dot the skyline.
And many boats dot the rivers.
Rowing on the Cherwell.
Peter trying to avoid low-hanging branches near the banks.
Adina giving it a go.
We were accompanied by swans on our way back.
Stone busts are a popular adornment to pillars and buildings. Many have very funny, caricature-like expressions, while others are more serious.
Fish and chips and mushy peas (the standard side) at the Eagle and Child pub.
Inside the pub, where the Tolkien/Lewis gang used to sit.
The outside of the pub--very near our parking spot.