Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Tuesday 29th July


We didn't wake up until 0920 this morning!!!! It was a much cooler day but still sunny. We decided to get on top of all the bits and pieces that needed to be done and stay put for the day.


It isn't the most beautiful location but it is fine for another day.

Tom busied himself with as many outside jobs as possible so that he was out of earshot in case I found him any jobs. I spent most of the morning on the phone to the American Navy trying to track down our tenant. Finally I found her and arranged to pick up our post - 6 weeks worth! I then had to hire a car to get us back to Oundle. They are going to pick us up at the boat on Thursday.

Not sure what we had to beware of
but luckilyit didn't materialise

The old pump engine house at Streatham

By mid afternoon we decided to go on a long walk across the fields - we are on the outskirts of village called Stretham but decided to follow the river rather than go into the village.

A Red Admiral in all it's stunning glory
We got as far as the Stretham Old Engine which was built in 1831 to lift water from the fenlands. It is now preserved as a museum but is only open weekends.
NB Lottie awaiting our return
We wandered back and settled down for the evening.

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