{"id":20849,"date":"2025-02-28T01:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T08:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=20849"},"modified":"2025-02-27T08:53:34","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T15:53:34","slug":"visiting-our-good-friend-linda-in-beautiful-braziers-end-cholesbury-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=20849","title":{"rendered":"VISITING OUR GOOD FRIEND LINDA IN BEAUTIFUL BRAZIERS END, CHOLESBURY, ENGLAND"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>After our little holiday on the island of Guernsey we flew back to England and visited our good friend Linda.<\/strong> <strong>Marla has known her since she was 17 in Denver<\/strong> <strong>and I first met her when I was a &#8220;hasher&#8221; at her sorority, Delta Gamma, in college. The whole family was very important to us.The photo above is in her backyard in Cholesbury.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/2_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Linda&#8217;s roses and a view of her neighbor&#8217;s home, a windmill built in 1883.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/3_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We were invited in for a tour.<\/strong> <strong>The windmill has a fascinating history. It was first converted to a private residence in 1913. The first owners were Gilbert Cannan and his wife Mary (previously married to Peter Pan author JM Barrie.) The couple invited many friends over with links to the arts including DH Lawrence and Katherine Mansfield.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cholesbury Common Windmill &amp; The Full Moon Pub Dji Mini 3 Pro Drone\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dv93oR5lDqA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Drone footage of the windmill and Linda&#8217;s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20854\" style=\"width:531px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/4_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Such an interesting home, though a bit too many ladders and steep stairs to the rooms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"nfd-container nfd-p-md nfd-wb-gallery__gallery-1 wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-53642b31 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20856\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/6_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20855\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/5_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nfd-rounded wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20857\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/7_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Linda is a collector of fascinating objects as were her parents and sister, Lea. I understand this trait as well!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/9_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Linda took us on a driving tour of some of her favorite villages in the Costswalds. This is the charming village of Bibury.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/10_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>A view of the Swan Hotel. It was originally a coaching inn from the 17th century.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/11_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Historic &#8220;Bibury cottages.&#8221;<\/strong> <strong>The cottages in Arlington Row in Bibury, England were\u00a0built in 1380. They were originally a wool store for monks, but were later converted into weavers&#8217; cottages in the 17th century.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/12_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We were sure &#8220;Miss Marple&#8221; was watching us from one of the cottages!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/16_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>My Cotswalds&#8217; exploring attire.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/17_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We stopped next at Bourton-on-the Water. Bourton&#8217;s history goes back for over 6000 years. The charming houses and shops in the village are built from yellow limestone, a characteristic of the Cotswolds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\" class=\"\"><strong>The river Windrush slowly runs through the center of the village. There are 5 low-arched stone bridges built between 1654 and 1953<\/strong> <strong>crossing the river. The village is often called the &#8220;Venice of the Cotswolds&#8221;. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/19_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>I spotted this fabulous Jaguar-C-Type from about 1953.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/20_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Historic thatched-roof cottages in the village.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We were hungry from all the touring so Linda suggested &#8220;Mrs Rolt&#8217;s&#8221;for lunch.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21a_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21a_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21a_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/21a_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Happy ladies!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/22_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>This is a stunning historical home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/23-BucklandWoods_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/23-BucklandWoods_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/23-BucklandWoods_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>We took a hike in the &#8220;Buckland Woods&#8221; near Linda&#8217;s home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Exploring Cholesbury Hill Fort and The Church of the Saint Lawrence!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9ppWuTglA4c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Start this video at 12 minutes to see the beautiful old church nearby.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/24-Church-of-St-Lawrence_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/24-Church-of-St-Lawrence_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/24-Church-of-St-Lawrence_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>The original church was first built in the 12th century. The Church of St Lawrence was rebuilt on the site in the 19th century.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/25_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>A detail from outside the building. It is known as a &#8220;flint church&#8221;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/26_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>An inside view.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_result.jpg?resize=526%2C700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_result.jpg?w=526&amp;ssl=1 526w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/27_result.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Cute small cushions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/28_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Linda suggested lunch at the &#8220;Chiltern Velo&#8221; which I loved.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/29_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/29_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/29_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/29_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Cyclists love this area of England. I was in my special place as I love cycling!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/30_result.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/30_result.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/30_result.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gentryconnects.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/30_result.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><strong>Happy cyclists in front of a favorite<\/strong> &#8220;<strong>C<strong>offee Tavern&#8221; in the early 20th century.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Thank you Linda (and Marla) for a wonderful trip!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:18px\" class=\"\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\" class=\"\">Photos: Dick Gentry. Not to be used without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After our little holiday on the island of Guernsey we flew back to England and visited our good friend Linda. Marla has known her since she was 17 in Denver and I first met her when I was a &#8220;hasher&#8221; at her sorority, Delta Gamma, in college. The whole family was very important to us.The photo above is in her backyard in Cholesbury. Linda&#8217;s roses and a view of her neighbor&#8217;s home, a windmill built in 1883. We were invited in for a tour. The windmill has a fascinating history. It was first converted to a private residence in 1913. The first owners were Gilbert Cannan and his wife Mary (previously married to Peter Pan author JM Barrie.) The couple invited many friends over with links to the arts including DH Lawrence and Katherine Mansfield. Drone footage of the windmill and Linda&#8217;s home. Such an interesting home, though a bit too many ladders and steep stairs to the rooms. Linda is a collector of fascinating objects as were her parents and sister, Lea. I understand this trait as well! Linda took us on a driving tour of some of her favorite villages in the Costswalds. This is the charming village of Bibury. A view of the Swan Hotel. It was originally a coaching inn from the 17th century. Historic &#8220;Bibury cottages.&#8221; The cottages in Arlington Row in Bibury, England were\u00a0built in 1380. They were originally a wool store for monks, but were later converted into weavers&#8217; cottages in the 17th century.\u00a0 We were sure &#8220;Miss Marple&#8221; was watching us from one of the cottages! My Cotswalds&#8217; exploring attire. We stopped next at Bourton-on-the Water. Bourton&#8217;s history goes back for over 6000 years. The charming houses and shops in the village are built from yellow limestone, a characteristic of the Cotswolds. The river Windrush slowly runs through the center of the village. There are 5 low-arched stone bridges built between 1654 and 1953 crossing the river. The village is often called the &#8220;Venice of the Cotswolds&#8221;. I spotted this fabulous Jaguar-C-Type from about 1953. Historic thatched-roof cottages in the village. We were hungry from all the touring so Linda suggested &#8220;Mrs Rolt&#8217;s&#8221;for lunch. Happy ladies! This is a stunning historical home. We took a hike in the &#8220;Buckland Woods&#8221; near Linda&#8217;s home. Start this video at 12 minutes to see the beautiful old church nearby. The original church was first built in the 12th century. The Church of St Lawrence was rebuilt on the site in the 19th century. A detail from outside the building. It is known as a &#8220;flint church&#8221;. An inside view. Cute small cushions. Linda suggested lunch at the &#8220;Chiltern Velo&#8221; which I loved. Cyclists love this area of England. I was in my special place as I love cycling! Happy cyclists in front of a favorite &#8220;Coffee Tavern&#8221; in the early 20th century. Thank you Linda (and Marla) for a wonderful trip!!! Photos: Dick Gentry. 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