This morning we took a walk around Chipping Campden, stopping to view the church in the center of town as well as enjoy the cottages and their gardens along the way. There were many beautifully-kept gardens throughout the neighborhoods, and a number of the houses still had the older style thatched roofs. Around noon we began to make our way back to London. Along the way, we stopped to see Churchill’s grave site, a very modest display actually. We also pulled over whenever there was a good photographic opportunity. Arriving in London, we checked into our hotel, and took the subway to the center of town, meeting a friend of Matt’s. Mr. Jones took us in and he and his family demonstrated very warm Christian hospitality towards us. We had a lovely dinner and engaging conversation, including stories from Mrs. Jones Sr. about hiding out in the underground during the bombings of WWII. Wow! Thank you Jones family! The following morning, we got up early to head back to Gatwick airport and fly back home. The whirlwind tour has ended!
The church tower through the trees
Welcome to Chipping Campden
A view down the main street
The ancient sheep market in the town center
The Eight Bells Inn
St. James Church
A beautiful thatched roof, not uncommon in this area
En route back to London
An inconspicuous burial for a historically conspicuous figure
The Church St. Martin Bladon
A lovely dinner at the Jones’
Our gracious hosts
