Raining in Newbury

Back to Newbury today to clean up the van and to continue to pack our cases. The rain didn’t help our cause very much at all. After a wet day we ended up at the Swan Inn - just south of Newbury. 

A lovely traditional pub - and they welcome motorhomes to stay overnight - what great foresight. 

The rain started shortly after 5am and continued throughout the day. We had nearly forgotten how to function when it rains. The English showed us just how it was done - most not using an umbrella and many without a waterproof jacket or hat!

Because of the rain the co-pilot saw it as an opportunity to while away the afternoon in the shops at a retail park. She did get a great bargain with the purchase of some fine walking shoes.  

(Sorry about this photo - we have got to the end of the day and have no photos! Oops - just taken the photo of the pub.)

The Chase - Newbury

Another very quiet night at Abbotts Ann, but good things do come to an end, and, so we moved on today. 

We said our farewells to Fran after enjoying one last coffee with her. Such a lovely part of our trip to the UK when we visit Fran. We will be back next year!

Parked-up at Abbotts Ann. 

We left late morning and drove on to The Chase bear Newbury. 

The Chase is a nature reserve, which was donated to the National Trust in 1944, to be preserved and maintained for the encouragement of the birds, flowers, trees and other features of natural interest it contains.