Next destination....

Today we leave London by train for 5 nights in Paris.  We could do with another few weeks here, but I realise I'm going to feel like that everywhere we go!
We've had trips to out to Windsor, Marlow, and many trips around country lanes, country side and villages.
Just what Janet wanted to see!  Lots of painting photos and inspiration.  Thank's Noel for being so patient :-)
Stokenchurch, where we are staying, is the highest point above sea level in England, so not only are there amazing views everytime you go everywhere, but definate temperature changes as you come up and down.

Yesterday Pat and Margaret joined all the Whalens for a visit to the local beer festvial / dog show on the common, a bite to eat and a Pims!  Stalls, music and great community spirit.
Pat and Margaret then took us for a ride to Oxford.
We had the best walking tour around the universities by a wonderful, passionate guide full of knowledge.
The history and stories about the different buildings over the years, the many scholars and their studies and lives, and life as it was being an intellectual way back then was so interesting.

New Zealand is just such a baby!