As we set out from Dorchester this morning, the skies were threatening rain and a few minutes later, came the light mist. Luckily, the rain was only very light and on and of for an hour or two in the morning. By late in the day, the skies were blue and the temperature a warm (and humid) 23C.
We exited the village through a series of tiny winding streets filled with character filled thatched houses.
As we walked along the Thames it became very evident that there was real money in the area. Not surprising, as we were within an easy commute to London proper. There are private schools to be found at every bend as well.
An hour into our walk we nipped into a marina for a take out coffee and came across an amusing sign.
Wallingford was the first town we went through and although it had some inviting restaurants and pubs it was to early for a stop and we marched on. Here are some pictures of Wallingford as we walked through.
Agatha Christie also lived in Wallingford for some years and used the town in many of her plots.
On our way out of Wallingford we saw a few locals getting their Sunday morning exercise rowing along the Thames. The girl rowing below was obviously with her coach.
We walked under a massive old railroad bridge made entirely of artistically laid bricks, designed by famous architect, Brunel.
On the way into Moulsford, in desperate search of a pub, Leslie and I found our crosswalk.
Beautiful old houses in Moulsford . . . but it was12:30 and still no pub :-(
We pushed on towards Streatley in search of a lunch stop, passing through gorgeous parks along the river with massive old trees . . .
Alas, Streatley and our lunch venue. We lunched at the Swan along the river as the sun was coming out. They had a great organic salad and sandwich bar and we were so hungry by now we all devoured our sandwiches at the picnic tables in the garden. Great food!
Streatley was a beautiful old town with lovely houses along the Thames and some impressive estates.
Gorgeous park like landscape all along the Thames on our way out of Streatley, across the river to Goring on Thames and heading towards our destination, Pangbourne.
As we arrived in Pangbourne, we passed by a local church. The girls posing in the arch below. Our guest walkers, Leslie, Johnny, Alisdair and Rachel were leaving us here and it was the 5 of us again for dinner. We expect a full pub here tonight with Wimbledon, Eurocup final and Formula 1 all on today.
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