The English attempt to assure me that it has been a warm and long summer. Given that the heating is already on and the numerous days the wintery weather forecasts of Australia showed warmer days than here, I remain sceptical. I will admit however, that there have been some beautiful days. Furthermore, the days that weren't have hardly mattered for the number of visitors and new friends we have been able to enjoy here, and travels we have been fortunate to partake in.
Since our Icelandic adventures so very long ago - which we have taken an appallingly long time to share with one and all... and even more shocking that there are many more shots we are yet to share - there have been many more weekends away and blissful days around Oxford. Including an impromptu cross-atlantic voyage pictured above to visit some friends and do some work (one of us at least) is one particular reason we have not blogged of late. Because we are yet to sort through all of these many photos and experiences... a VERY random selection of summer snaps are below.
Above. Reykjavik and our final days on Snaefellsness Peninsula.
Above and Below. Time at the sea, well overdue, even if the arctic water temperatures prevent all but polar bears from swimming.
Below. The Welsh coast - a delightful weekend away
Exploring the surrounds of our cottage in Wale. Below. hanging out with the locals.
Below. The quintessential Oxford experience. Punting on the Cherwell, with champagne of course.
Below. Another Cotswold's highlight - the Secret Supper Society. A delicious and delightful evening for all.
Below. The only competition lying in the fruits of our own micro-garden: herbs, chillies, beans, courgettes, baby spinach, raspberries and blackberries galore!
Below. We even have a hedgehog family in residence, with two late summer hoglets! Unfortunately we have only been able to capture the 'mumma-hog' on camera. We do however have to be very careful coming home at night after almost stepping on the babies once or twice.
