Hello friends,
Back from my couple of days away and finally I've organised my photos to share with you today.
In fact quite a lot so you may need a coffee/tea!
First Oxford..the sky is actually blue with white fluffy clouds - no rain!
Amazing architecture..
Clever cake..
Tudor wonky building!
Henley on Thames and perfect weather for ducks!
The deserted town square..
I was quite thankful not to be boating in the rain...
Lovely rows of pretty houses..
Arrival at Downton ..(Highclere Castle)
Unfortunately no photos allowed inside the castle!
I did understand but somewhat devastated by that news..how about all my lovely blog followers expecting to see everything! I consoled myself by taking quite a few outside shots..
Firstly the side of the house..
The driveway...
That's quite something to have above your front door!
And the view from the front door...imagine waking up to that each day..heavenly!
Dodging the rain to walk through some of the gardens..
And then we found the tea room..well, it had to be done..a cream tea!
As I walked away, the rain stopped. I looked back and took this shot which I am
happy with..it will be my lasting memory of my lovely visit to Downton...
Take care friends, back tomorrow with Friday Die-Day!
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Hi Christine
ReplyDeleteLove your photos Downton looks fab. Glad to hear you enjoyed your weekend but now back to work..ha ha
Wilma
I would have loved to have been born then. My mum always said i was born in the wrong era. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteSue
Stunning photo`s .melanie
ReplyDeleteMorning, how lovely your photos are. Thank you for sharing with us. I have never been to that part of the country but it looks wonderful. Glad you enjoyed, despite the rain.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to Friday Die Day tomorrow, will probably have to get my wish list of dies out ready to add tomorrow's die to...
Elizabeth x
Photos give us great memories Christine,i just bet you cant wait to get scrapbooking if you have time that is ? looking forward to Die Day . Elaine H X
ReplyDeleteGreat photos christine.
ReplyDeleteIt should be compulsory to have a cream teas on days out! lv norma
Great photos!! Pitty about the inside of Downton, is it anything like the film set? It all looks stunning despite the rain....
ReplyDeleteLovely photos Christine, brought back memories of my December trip to Oxford Christmas market, thank you. Didn't visit Highclere though, perhaps next time x
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine,
ReplyDeleteLooks like you enjoyed yourself even though it rained, Lovely photos I guess a scrapbook is looming.
Looking forward to die Friday.
Lydia
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Lovely photos,shame about the rain.I am so glad you put the photos of the Downton dresses and hats on a previous blogg I now feel I have seen it all. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful Christine thanks for sharing your pics x
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, The trip looks amazing. Thanks for sharing your lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteMorning Christine
ReplyDeleteI love your photos and Downton Abbey looks fantastic. Its a shame that you cant take photos inside. I went to the Karen Blixen House in Nairobi and you couldnt take them inside there. The film crew of Out of Africa had bought the rights so no photos, wonder if the TV has done the same here.
Oxford is a lovely town I went a few years ago and it rained then lol
Looking forward to Fri die day
Sue xxx
Hi Christine
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your lovely photographs with us.
Boating in the rain is SO NOT a good idea, we took our boat out a few weeks ago (to give it a little run my Hubby said) and we (I) got drenched, I almost slipped off the boat at one of the locks, SO no more boating for me UNLESS it is dry weather lol.
hugs
Sandra (craftynan)
Lovely photos - made me feel quite homesick. Must visit Downton....looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing the lovely photos with us, I am looking forward to die day tomorrow xx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,just found your blog, so going to have a look round...:)hope to get some inspiration for my cards..:)..have a great day...xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Christine great photos you have a great eye,I can see why you were disapointed with not being able to take photos ,thanks for sharing
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Ita
Thank you so much for sharing all the lovely photos of your adventure to the castle, it looks like you had a wonderful time :) Back to getting your craft on now! Hugs and Smiles
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, thanks for sharing your lovely photos and that view is magnificent. Love the look of your cream tea too...Anne x
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous photo's Christine , I always have a jam and cream scone when I am out for the day, fabulous, and those ducks were so cute , gald you had a fab time Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteFabulous photos Christine, sounds like you have a lovely time...I love Oxford and especially visiting the Ashmolean which is amazing, it's only about an hour away from us so we're pretty lucky there! X
ReplyDeletelovely pictures Christine xx hazel
ReplyDeleteHi Christine,
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, would love to see Downton Abby as well as some others that are on my list... maybe one day.
Caz x
I want to go there! Wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, love Oxford it rained too when I last went a few years ago. My hubby booked a surprise silver anniversary meal at Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons, just outside Oxford, Raymond Blanc was there, it has beautiful gardens and sculptures. It was a lovely day despite the rain. You do stir up memories Christine, I just love period dramas, I wish Downtown was still on TV! Take care Alison :)
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