June 2nd (sunny)

June 2nd
Both of us were up at 5 am, had a shower, breakfast of steak and eggs and on the road from London to the Cotswolds area of England. The sights, including the churches, are much more charming than what we saw in London and do not cost a thing, only a small donation. Very quaint and beautiful and lots of history. I am getting more used to driving on the left side especially with Georg navigating. Almost had him T-boned today though. We stopped at a another fabulous bakery and besides the bread, bought a delicious cake-like item called a “lardy” – a specialty of this area. The weather was fantastic again today, easily 20 and the countryside was extremely beautiful. Our van is running great and we have nicknamed her “Susi Q”. I know that is a bit corny, but anything for superstition. We have settled into a campground in Chipping Norton and we will be heading to York tomorrow. George and I decided to take in a local beer festival which involved a six-mile round-trip walk. Talked with the locals (800 in the village of Carrington). Everything is wonderful!