We went to visit friend Anthony Knights in his picturesque cottage near Evesham. Jan shares many old friends with Ant and they spend a fair bit of time catching up. I share interests, including model aircraft, fishing and golf, so there’s lots to talk about.
We pat the dog, Meazle, an ageing staffy, who is pleased to see us. We help feed the three chooks in the back garden and Jan gives one of them a cuddle.
Ant takes us to Broadway Tower – the highest castle in the Cotswolds (it says). It’s a folly rather than a castle, in my humble opinion!
“Broadway Tower was the brainchild of the great 18th Century landscape designer, Capability Brown. His vision was carried out for George William 6th Earl of Coventry with the help of renowned architect James Wyatt and completed in 1798. ”
It’s a tiny tower, but looks lovely in the landscape. The weather is a bit breezy and cool, even more so at the top of the tower. Fabulous views over the surrounding countryside on a very clear day.
We go into Evesham for an Indian meal in the evening and Ant brings along his friend Jane. Good fun. Next day Ant serves up a huge cooked “full English” breakfast – yum. We head for Broadway again to visit the Ashmolean Museum’s little outpost there in an ancient c0ttage. Some interesting old furniture and paintings.
Then to the pub for a pint and back to Ant’s place for more chat, some music and tea. Then it’s farewell and a terrible drive back through rainstorms and lightning down the crowded M1.
This is Meazle. I am miffed! I am NOT a Staffie. I am a Miniature English Bull Terrier. My Pedigree name is Tsornin Silver Lion and I won my class at Crufts 4 years on the trot plus many other shows. My sister was best in breed and Princess Anne and Brian Ferry are among the litter owners! so there!