We had a big photo taking day today!! First up we drove to Oxford. It was really exciting seeing the town and university, and comparing the university to its arch rival, Cambridge! I have to say, purely based on the looks I prefer Cambridge!

   
Then we went to a town called Stow-on-the-Wold for lunch. We had lunch in Britain’s oldest pub! Just as a side note, I feel it is important to mention Britain’s obsession with dogs! Most restaurants, shops, accomodation places and pubs seem to allow dogs inside. It is a very strange sight seeing a dog sitting up at the bar! 

   Spot the dog!

  Britain’s oldest pub!

Then we went to the Cotswald Show. It was really great to see a traditional English country show, no show bags in sight! We saw lots of animals including horses, donkeys, birds, pigs, a cow who has met the Queen, and a ferret race! 

  
  
  
From there we went to England’s most picturesque village, Bibury.
   
  Here  is a row  of medieval cottages

Before dinner, Tess and I had a swim in the pool! The pool where we are staying has a blow up bubble thing around, quite unlike any other pool I’ve ever seen!   

 Today was another really great day. I really do love the United Kingdom!!
Tara