Following my return from Laos in January 2020, I started to rent a cottage in Wiltshire from some friends of mine as my flat was empty and I was anticipating its sale. Owing to dilatory legal matters, it only went on sale 4 weeks ago.
Lockdown for the COVID-19 Coronavirus started in the UK in late March. This was at least a week and, more likely, a fortnight after it should have started. This, along with other administrative deficiencies, has meant that we have the highest death rate in Europe.
However, lockdown is now being eased, so we can travel in a limited fashion within this country. This means that I can start up this blog again – if there is anyone out there still following. If not, I shall write it for my own amusement.
Today, I have been to Lytes Cary, a National Trust house in Somerset. The house, which has sections dating from the 14th to the 20th Century, is not yet open, but the gardens are, for timed and limited visiting. Of course, as it is June in the UK and therefore the height of summer, it was raining and windy.
For further details on the history of Lytes Cary, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lytes_Cary.
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Lovely photos – a great walled garden. I’m imagining wonderful scents. It must be so good to be able to go somewhere new, although as scenic walks go, you’ve had a few nice ones around the cottage. They’ve re-instated the buses around here, but I’m leery about trying to take Mother anywhere – and she’s determined to get her hair cut before being seen in public – having coffee with the neighbours, suitably distances, apparently doesn’t count on the hair stakes.
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Oh – no mention of meeting with your brother, and the supplying coffee to your cake???
R
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No, because I am trying not to invade others’ privacy.
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