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Erika at Paddington station.10:57:07
Erika on the train to Bristol.12:56:36
In the yurt based restaurant next to Bristol Temple Meads station where we stopped for lunch.12:56:43
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We had got a bit wet outside so I'm drying my hair off here.13:11:33
My black bean burger with chips.14:57:59
Called in on Vera and Robin to say hello as we were passing through Abergavenny.17:50:10
On arrival at Monnow Cottage.
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Inside the cottage.17:54:27
I really liked this narrow window offering a view of the river.17:54:33
Here's the kitchen.18:02:22
The river was quite full and a bit brown.
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The door to the conservatory.18:06:14
Chie and Erika outside the cottage.18:21:42
My first attempt at lighting the fire.18:44:46
A bottle of Nyetimber seemed appropriate.
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Chie and Erika at the dining table with the lovely view of the river. I very much enjoyed our meals at the cottage.19:13:44
After dinner I took a stroll around the grounds.19:16:54
Glass of Nyetimber on the windowsill.
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The cottage and the river.19:35:46
The little stile leading into the churchyard.19:36:03
The churchyard looking quite atmospheric in the rain and mist.19:36:42
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I walked through the churchyard to get to the local pub - the Cornewall Arms.19:42:26
What a wonderfully unspoiled pub this is.19:46:51
Some of the regulars at the Cornewall Arms standing around the tiny servery.19:48:12
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The Cornewall Arms again as I left after my first quick visit.19:58:20
Another atmospheric view of the church.19:59:15
The van belonging to one of the locals.22:09:55
Back at the cottage later on I was determined to get the fire going properly.
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The wreath above the fire.22:24:46
Underneath the stairs.22:33:57
The bread oven in the kitchen.22:34:09
Inside the bread oven. Shame this is no longer in use - would be great for pizza!
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London 200 years ago - one of the books at the cottage.