Together with our friend, we drive to the Coates English Willow Visitor Centre, where baskets and many more wicker items are still woven from willow rods. There’s no limit to the variety on offer, as we discover right at the entrance. Here, two wicker elephants greet visitors. In the shop, we buy tickets for the museum and have a quick look around. As well as [Weiterlesen]

On the way to Taunton, we’re stopping off in Basingstoke. We’re really keen to catch up with our friends Caroline and her son Jack. Her husband Peter had to work – understandably. We’ve known them the longest of all, in fact long before Jack was born. He’ll be turning 18 next week. We have lunch at Popeye’s, with fried chicken, chips, mac & cheese and [Weiterlesen]

We’re taking it easy today. We sleep in and then pop into the big shopping centre next to our hotel for a light breakfast. And of course, we’re having a browse round the shops too. Unfortunately, the new folding iPhone Duo hasn’t arrived at the Apple Store yet. But we spot lots of brilliant sets in the Lego shop. At Lush, the range of adorable [Weiterlesen]

After a short night, we set out relatively early. We meet our friend Clare at Gunwharf Quays. After a croissant and hot chocolate at a café, we stroll through the harbor area, passing many colorful townhouses. We watch the ferry as it sets sail for the Isle of Wight – that’s where Clare and her husband Dan are originally from. On our walk, we take [Weiterlesen]

We’re finally heading back to England today. How exciting! We set off at 9:15 am and make good progress… if only it weren’t for all the roadwork. And traffic jams. Just before Basel, we come to a complete standstill. When we see on the big screen that the situation isn’t going to change anytime soon, we take the exit and drive through the city. In [Weiterlesen]