(Those of you who are British or for whom the thought of the English countryside induces waves of nausea might consider skipping this post and waiting for the next one.)
After landing in Luxembourg I headed straight across the Channel to London where I hoped to make some onward travel arrangements. I ended up at
Trailfinders in Kensington where I booked a London to Katmandu overland trip with
Exodus Expeditions and bought a few essential air tickets.
Unfortunately, my desire to quickly depart for Asia was thwarted. It was mid-March and the overland trip did not leave until May. I guess I had a hankering for some clotted cream and a hike across Dartmoor so I headed out for Devon.
I ended up staying at this small guesthouse called Brock Park just on the outskirts of the town of
Chagford:
Brock Park
Brock Park Gate
Run by a retired vicar and his wife. (Couple on the left.)
The old Aga kept the place nice and warm.
Chagford is a lovely old town.
The countryside is beautiful.
With some nice little homes.
I stayed for a month exchanging labor for room and board. They needed someone who could cut glass, plant lettuce and keep the place in shape.
Druid circle on Dartmoor. I finally got my hike in.
Up next: A side trip to Scottland with some skiing in the Cairngorms and a look at the Isle of Skye.
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