• Ickworth Park

    Pottering about

    Today started with a visit to Bannatyne Health Club for a swim. Or, at least, a self-directed aquatherapy session. They keep a very nice 25m pool, which looks out onto a stand of woods. Even in glorious Arcadia, I sometimes need to do the laundry. Mr Arcadia installed some hanging basket hooks for Jo, our kind host. We both did some work. Thus the glamorous life of a digital nomad. Jobs done, in the afternoon we went to Ickworth. Scones on the terrace is very civilised. I can recommend blackcurrant jam on a fruit scone with clotted cream. The cheese scones were good too. The barista made a very good…

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  • golden retriever walking along path between grasses and trees at West Stowe
    Suffolk

    A walk at West Stowe

    Walked in the woods with my hostess and her golden retriever, Alfie. A little muddy underfoot. All the rain makes for green, green woods. We stopped at the cafe at the West Stowe Anglo-Saxon Village on the way home. I visited the village in 2005 & 2009 but have yet to return. I report with pleasure that the cafe still serves excellent coffee & walnut sponge and coffee.

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