I'm not in Minnesota Anymore

      Pardon my silence as I throw myself fully into my trip. I arrived uneventfully Sunday morning, a good thing in travel, but my poor friend battles road gridlock picking me up. Highlights so far were 

  • Windsor wander
  • an outdoor swim in a lido ( followed by steam room, sauna, and hot tub)
  • a glorious lunch in a pub in the Cotswolds and a farm store shop
  •  meeting lovely friends of friend and daughter of friend
  • Bristol United soccer, pardon me, football match, complete with colorful chants to the officials
  • and today both pretending to be a neighbor of Doc  Martin, and drinks over looking the sea in St Ives. Cornwall is amazing. 
More to come but a snippet to share. Photos might not mot be in correct order of days and times. I'll do a big sort and personal photo album once home.
Crooked House in Windsor, now importantly a wine bar.

One view of Windsor Castle 

Best lunch I've had in a long time- Saffron Clifton neighborhood in Bristol following
the (burrr) swim

A beautiful walkthrough cemetary that led to remains of bombed St Andrews church.

Losing game but fun night.

Outside picnic grounds and breathtaking view despite the rain outside farm shop.



Bay beyond the breakwaters Port Isaac

The iconic harbor.

Louisa's school, but now a hotel and restaurant and cute shop. 

Small building is Fern Cottage, otherwise to fans as Doc Martin's surgery.

View of the harbor from our home for the next three nights- St Ives, Cornwall. 

One view from our Airbnb- plan to walk there tomorrow, amongst other recommended hikes. 

St Ives sea walk at high tide. 







Comments

  1. AprilNovember 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM

    Wow!!! Enjoy every moment, dear Sam!

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  2. Cheryl KimbleyNovember 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM

    Looks lovely. Enjoy

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  3. AnonymousNovember 5, 2025 at 5:47 PM

    This looks so fabulous! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time. - Hawaii Planner

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  4. SharonNovember 5, 2025 at 5:54 PM

    I hope you are having a lovely time!
    Happy Guy Fawkes Day!

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  5. BelindaNovember 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM

    Oh, how neat, Sam. I’m so excited for you and hope you’re having the time of your life!

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  6. KathyNovember 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks for the update!! Love the pictures!! How fun to visit

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  7. ElleNovember 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM

    Have such a GREAT visit !!!!

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  8. Frugally challengedNovember 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM

    You are one up on me. I have never been to a league football match. Enjoy my country!

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  9. VixNovember 6, 2025 at 2:04 AM

    Yay! loving your update! xxx

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  10. KirstenMNovember 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM

    I Love seeing my country through a visitor's eyes. Glad you are having a great trip.

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  11. LoriNovember 6, 2025 at 6:23 AM

    Glad you're having a wonderful time!!

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  12. outmywindowNovember 6, 2025 at 7:07 AM

    Not Bossy here...Sam how marvelous, I am so glad you are having a good time!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 6, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    This makes me so happy! Enjoy.
    -Meg B.

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  14. jjNovember 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM

    I agree with Meg - so happy to see this. Ya'll enjoy and have fun!! I loved Doc Martin so I am especially tickled to see these pictures!

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  15. AnonymousNovember 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM

    I am so happy you are having a wonderful time!!! It looks so beautiful!!! Cindy in the South

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  16. CelieNovember 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM

    Keep having a wonderful time!!

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  17. MarthaNovember 7, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    Let the good times roll! It sounds like you are doing well Sam and I'm so happy to to hear that. Thank you so much for stopping over to say hello. I'll be blogging every day in November, not sure where things will go beyond that, but I hope we have a chance to catch up more soon.

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