Oxfordshire/London/Brittany

MaripositaII · 01-19-2009

Because I've been nagged by some folks, I will try to give a picture-type trip report of our bitter-sweet trip to Europe in December/January.

I love flight maps

We stayed in Abingdon (I quite love it there) once more, but this time at Kingfisher Barns Rye Farm. We had a delightful cottage with two bedrooms and full kitchen. Mother didn't cook much though

We ordered breakfast every morning, and this is how they came, two baskets filled with goodies.

A bit of the scenery around Kingfisher Barn. Very quiet, and definitely gave that country feel.

We always saw this couple walking in the early morning and in the evenings. I loved watching them.

**Mindbender** · 01-19-2009

I lived and worked in this area for many years.

Did you go the see the White Horse at Uffington?

MaripositaII · 01-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Mindbender

I lived and worked in this area for many years.

Did you go the see the White Horse at Uffington?

Yes we did back in May. This was our second visit to the area.

Here are a few scenes in Abingdon. Plus the country market which I believe was held on the Monday.

I do quite like Oxfordshire

**Mindbender** · 01-19-2009

Ah, that's nice to see again.

You even got some blue sky too!

MaripositaII · 01-19-2009

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Originally Posted by Mindbender

Ah, that's nice to see again.

You even got some blue sky too!

One day, and we were very thankful indeed. The rest of the time were grey skies, cold but bearable. Rained only once, not bad for 9 winter days in England, right?

MaripositaII · 01-20-2009

Continuing with Abingdon and that one day of blues skies.

Posh Nosh offered all sorts of take-away food, and the name alone was enough to make us try some "junk" food for lunch. Pizza, burgers, kebabs etc.

River behind one of the pubs.

Later in the evening...Christmas lights.

MaripositaII · 01-20-2009

This was the "sunny" day we wanted to spend in Oxford but figured we might as well snap a few shots on the way there. I could seriously live in Abingdon, and keeping my fingers crossed that we will go back soon

The Broad Face pub has the BEST freshly made pub food in Abingdon. Their prices are much higher than other pubs, but you realise why once you taste their homemade meals. Simply delish!

And the drinks weren't half bad either

MaripositaII · 01-20-2009

Christ Church Meadow, Oxford. Beautiful area to walk around, have a picnic or relax. Not quite as pretty as early summer, but still enjoyable.

TJordan · 01-20-2009

Beautiful Pictures!!

Thor Henning · 01-21-2009

Great pictures Mariposita! I like this photo very much:

MaripositaII · 01-21-2009

Thanks TJ.

Mange takk, Thor.

Now for a couple more in Oxford before we move on to London town. I trust our English friend is till enjoying the trip down memory lane...Mindbender?

Covered market in Oxford. Couldn't resist the naked bird display. I know, I must be sick

Sausage shop.

The Pie Minister. A must stop at the covered market.

The Royal family's Plum Pud recipe. Must try this one.

We popped into a very small museum in Oxford, and can't remember the name but the focus was on Christmas.

MaripositaII · 01-21-2009

Now to London town. We love London. There are no words to describe how we feel about London, so let me move on before I bore the pants off those who stop by.

London is magical at Christmas.

Hyde Park was transformed into a Winter wonderland. Couldn't get good pics of the ice skating rink, but there was one and it was packed! People were shuffling on skates.

MaripositaII · 01-22-2009

Fortnum & Mason: Inside.

What shall I get you for Christmas? Baked spiders, what else? Low fat, high protein

The best looking shower hats I've ever seen. Couldn't resist.

Outside window display. There were way too many people inside and outside, so picture taking was not easy.

**Mindbender** · 01-23-2009

Harrods, F&M!

Now you're really torturing me. I can't watch anymore.

Chedraui, Centro Maya

MaripositaII · 01-23-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindbender

Harrods, F&M!

Now you're really torturing me. I can't watch anymore.

Chedraui, Centro Maya

Cheer up.

I love Rowan Atkinson. Unfortunately, the night we wanted to attend, was sold out. Maybe you can get there before he quits in July?

And to help you feel even better, care for a Steak & Ale pie?

01-19-2009	#1 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Oxfordshire/London/Brittany Because I've been nagged by some folks, I will try to give a picture-type trip report of our bitter-sweet trip to Europe in December/January. I love flight maps We stayed in Abingdon (I quite love it there) once more, but this time at Kingfisher Barns Rye Farm. We had a delightful cottage with two bedrooms and full kitchen. Mother didn't cook much though We ordered breakfast every morning, and this is how they came, two baskets filled with goodies. A bit of the scenery around Kingfisher Barn. Very quiet, and definitely gave that country feel. We always saw this couple walking in the early morning and in the evenings. I loved watching them. Last edited by MaripositaII; 01-20-2009 at 05:11 PM..

01-21-2009	#11 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Thanks TJ. Mange takk, Thor. Now for a couple more in Oxford before we move on to London town. I trust our English friend is till enjoying the trip down memory lane...Mindbender? Covered market in Oxford. Couldn't resist the naked bird display. I know, I must be sick Sausage shop. The Pie Minister. A must stop at the covered market. The Royal family's Plum Pud recipe. Must try this one. We popped into a very small museum in Oxford, and can't remember the name but the focus was on Christmas. Last edited by MaripositaII; 01-21-2009 at 02:24 PM..

01-21-2009	#12 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Now to London town. We love London. There are no words to describe how we feel about London, so let me move on before I bore the pants off those who stop by. London is magical at Christmas. Hyde Park was transformed into a Winter wonderland. Couldn't get good pics of the ice skating rink, but there was one and it was packed! People were shuffling on skates. Last edited by MaripositaII; 01-21-2009 at 02:48 PM..

01-22-2009	#13 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Fortnum & Mason: Inside. What shall I get you for Christmas? Baked spiders, what else? Low fat, high protein The best looking shower hats I've ever seen. Couldn't resist. Outside window display. There were way too many people inside and outside, so picture taking was not easy. Last edited by MaripositaII; 01-22-2009 at 08:22 PM..

01-19-2009	#2 (permalink)
Mindbender Licence to kill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shifting Sands Posts: 5,644	I lived and worked in this area for many years. Did you go the see the White Horse at Uffington?

01-19-2009	#4 (permalink)
Mindbender Licence to kill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shifting Sands Posts: 5,644	Ah, that's nice to see again. You even got some blue sky too!

01-20-2009	#6 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Continuing with Abingdon and that one day of blues skies. Posh Nosh offered all sorts of take-away food, and the name alone was enough to make us try some "junk" food for lunch. Pizza, burgers, kebabs etc. River behind one of the pubs. Later in the evening...Christmas lights.

01-20-2009	#7 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	This was the "sunny" day we wanted to spend in Oxford but figured we might as well snap a few shots on the way there. I could seriously live in Abingdon, and keeping my fingers crossed that we will go back soon The Broad Face pub has the BEST freshly made pub food in Abingdon. Their prices are much higher than other pubs, but you realise why once you taste their homemade meals. Simply delish! And the drinks weren't half bad either

01-20-2009	#8 (permalink)
MaripositaII añejo Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 8,175	Christ Church Meadow, Oxford. Beautiful area to walk around, have a picnic or relax. Not quite as pretty as early summer, but still enjoyable.

01-20-2009	#9 (permalink)
TJordan añejo Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Reynolds, IL Posts: 9,866	Beautiful Pictures!!

01-21-2009	#10 (permalink)
Thor Henning añejo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Drammen, Norway Posts: 4,131	Great pictures Mariposita! I like this photo very much:

01-23-2009	#14 (permalink)
Mindbender Licence to kill Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Shifting Sands Posts: 5,644	Harrods, F&M! Now you're really torturing me. I can't watch anymore. Chedraui, Centro Maya

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