HORSES, CONSTABLE as well as THE horror OF LONDON BRIDGE

Our second week in England has flown by. It’s been quite much the dream begin to the trip; kicking back however hectic at the exact same time. as well as the weather condition has been a large perk too.

The sun has barely stopped shining, so we’ve been able to check out a great deal of the lovely English countryside we’ve both missed so much.

However, the only cloud has cast the darkest shadow; the vile, cowardly fear assault on London Bridge as well as Borough Markets on Saturday night has left the country when once again shaken.

Lucky for us, we were far away from the risk checking out my sibling when it happened. We enjoyed the circumstance unfold on TV barely able to believe what we saw.

Our thoughts are with the victims as well as their households of Saturday night’s sickening as well as mindless horror.

But on with our most current update from England. We hope you enjoy.

Cheers

Jim & Christina xx

Mrs romance has relocated her ‘office’ to the back garden this morning to take pleasure in the sunny weather. We truly can’t believe exactly how warm it is right here in England.

We were getting ready for the worst before we left Sydney… as well as maybe that’s why things are going well now! After a area of work, we’re planning on a bit of a drive around with our charming good friends as well as generous holds Clare as well as Dave. This is going to be good.

A trip down memory lane, we’ve come to The Whalebone Inn in the bit town of Fingringhoe in the Essex countryside. It’s an appealing name, isn’t it?

This pub’s been around for numerous years as well as its history is fascinating. Records of this old inn go all the method back to 1735 – of program ‘memory lane’ for me doesn’t go back rather that far, however I keep in mind pertaining to this pub lots of times with my parents when I was a kid.

Inside The Whalebone, the bar uses some excellent ales, however it’s the food menu that’s always drawn us to this charming country pub.

We’re out in the garden of the Whalebone, which has some sensational views out over the hills of the area… however I’m a lot more captivated with the view of my lunch! An exceptional cheese as well as bacon burger.

England definitely seems to have lifted her burger game considering that I was last here.

This morning, we’re back out in the country taking a walk around the lovely area around the Orwell River as well as Pin Mill in Suffolk.

We’re with Clare as well as Dave taking their dogs for a walk with the woods down to the river.

Here are the dogs – Ruby the Irish Terrier as well as Flo the Springer Spaniel. This is their before photo.

And right here is their after photo! They do like a swim as well as River Orwell is one of the loveliest rivers to do it in! The water’s so clear.

It’s been a excellent walk with the bit town of Pin Mill, so we’re satisfying ourselves with a quick drink in the hectic riverside pub called the Butt as well as Oyster. It’s the best pitstop after a hike!

I’m out in Sudbury in Suffolk with mum as well as daddy this lunchtime. They’ve taken me to one of their much-loved cafes run by an exceptional fellow called David. His cafe – properly called David’s cafe Deli – serves up remarkable food thanks to his Michelin star skills.

My burger is absolutely spectacular. Yes, that’s blue cheese on top of this 8oz beef as well as pork delight.

Meet Fruity. She’s one of our good friend Clare’s sibling Heather’s horses. Isn’t she a beauty? While I’m gobbling down that huge burger, Mrs romance is out checking out the horses as well as putting into method her riding lessons she’s been performing in Sydney this year.

Mrs romance is understood for taking things one step further. From riding a horse, she’s now trying out some equine vaulting tricks! This lovely kid is called Blue as well as I believe Mrs R has discovered a new finest friend.

And there’s the next step additionally again. Yup, Mrs romance is now standing on a horse!

Tonight – as well as nothing to make with the horses we’ve just seen – we’re having a curry. Dave’s got some mad cooking skills as well as has knocked up a genuine Indian feast for us.

I’m always ecstatic about cooking curry, so I’ve thrown my hand in as well as well as put together one of my much-loved veggie curry dishes – a brinjal bharji (made of eggplant). Here’s the recipe for my dish.

Today, we’re out on a huge trip for a march across Constable Country! We’re out with Clare as well as my mum as well as daddy at Flatford Mill following the Stour River round to Dedham – one of famed painter John Constable’s much-loved walks. Constable grew up in this area as well as took this walk on his method to institution each day.

The River Stour is the subject of lots of of Constable’s paintings, as well as no wonder. It’s a lovely river – particularly when the weather’s this perfect.

Our walk (conveniently) ends at the Marlborough Head pub in the lovely bit town of Dedham. This pub has been around considering that the 16th Century as well as is one more trip down memory lane for me. mum as well as daddy as well as I utilized to find right here for dinner all the time when I was younger.

The food right here is still remarkable as well as the beer is likewise excellent. Woodforde’s Wherry is an remarkable beer as well as well worth hunting down.

After lunch, we’re checking out Dedham town. a few of the homes right here are absolutely charming with the tiniest doors you’ve ever seen.

We’re having a excellent time looking around the English countryside. I’m sure there’ll be a lot more to come!