Kim's adventures...: From Oxford to Chorleywood with some London in the middle

I looked at my last blog and I think I should say that it is not all cold and wet here in England just in case I have given this impression. I have had some lovely days and have the photos below to prove it! On my last full day in Oxford it was gloriously sunny so I went on a walking tour of the city and learned so much more about the history, the buildings and the people. There are 38 colleges in Oxford! I had no idea there were so many. After the tour I found a coffee shop that served good coffee and read my book for a while. At the table next to me was a student with an American friend. She loudly exclaimed 'How do I GET to Oxford'. I was confused and so was her friend until she explained that she meant to be a student here and really soak up the life here. It made me think about whether I wanted to 'get' to Oxford and I realise that as much as I love it and I have loved spending time with the Bonnicis feeling part of their family (Hi Olivier, Rosalind, Ben, Beatrice and Luke!) it is time for the next adventure.

As far as adventuring goes I realise that an hour drive south (?) to Chorleywood is not exactly being wild and adventurous but it is a lovely next step in the travel. I am staying for a week here with Robyn and Terence in their lovely cottage which is in a little one-pub village called Chenies just outside Chorleywood. Thanks to the weather we have had some great walks (photos below) and also visited Disraeli's country house. He is an intriguing character and I look forward to finding out more about him. Yesterday Rob and I went into London for a day trip which was fun and today is a quiet day to catch up on my blog, emails and reading. I really like England - both the country and the people. I feel very much at home. It has helped that I have been with friends but also people I meet, at the churches (which have been great!) I have been to or even just walking around, are all so friendly. This Saturday I will fly to Morocco for a week which will be a big change but I am looking forward to it. I hope you are all well!