Last couple of days in Ludlow

On Saturday morning, after our long walk the day before (!), we decided on a stroll by the river and across the common. Had to nip out to the market first and buy meat and veg for dinner - that's the beauty of this town, you don't have to use supermarkets - everything is fresh and local. So, we set off along the river  - The Bread Walk. So called because workers used to be paid in bread so they didn't fritter their money away on booze.

 It's a lovely walk, and the sun was shining. At the end by the river there's a coffee shop, so we had to stop for a drink. Then a steep climb up onto Whicliffe Common, where's there's some fantastic views over the town.

Of course, Stuart took pictures. Then at the end we happened upon The Charlton Arms again, and had to call in for a sit down. Well, we had walked about 2 miles! The river terrace was great in the sunshine, but still not a heron or kingfisher to be seen. Not hungry, despite it being lunchtime because we'd got up late and had a cooked breakfast about 1030. So, just a drink!
Then back up to the town, and a good mooch around the clothes shops. Tried lots of stuff on, but didn't buy anything. Back to the cottage where we sat in the garden, knitting, Guardian crossword and glass of wine in the sunshine. What could be better!

Cooked a meal in - lamb steaks, rhubarb crumble and cheese. Fab!  Stayed up late playing Who's in the Bag, a name guessing game. Let's just say some of us where better than others!  Bed late, and up for another cooked breakfast. Sunday morning is the flea market, and I managed to buy a lampshade and a china bowl. Both of which has to be carried home on the train. Didn't help that Stu had bought a big box of lego pirates. Nice lunch at the Rose and Crown, and then back to the cottage to pick up the cases and walk to the station, Uneventful journey till we got to Stockport where we missed the train, as ours was late getting in.

Great weekend as always.