The last day on the bikes was mainly downhill through the Chiltern Hills and back onto the River Thames.
Through the Chiltern Hills.
Past some curious cows, very happy in their green, green grass.
A well in the middle of the road at Kidmore End.
Continuing along the country lanes and hedgerows.
Morning tea was at a stately Elizabethan home, Mapledurham House, by the River Thames. It has been owned by the same family for 400 years.
The mill at Mapledurham is best know for it's staring role in the film The Eagle Has Landed.
Colourful tents of people camping for a festival along the river.
The edge of Reading.
The River Thames at Reading.
Bill was excited about passing a model airplane field.
Time for a late lunch at The Bull Inn in the pretty Thames Village of Sonning.
Arriving at Henley-on-Thames, our last destination. It is host to the world famous Henley Royal Regatta. We approached it on this very long pedestrian bridge.
Pausing to pose.
A sweet thatched boathouse.
Some peaceful rowing.
Lots of lovely houses along the Thames at Henley.
Here's another.
Hooray, we have arrived!
Inside the Red Lion Hotel.
A misty morning by the river to farewell Henley.
Looks like a great ride and good weather too. The places looked charming and so very English. Enjoy the dancing!
ReplyDeleteRidiculously English! Very nice.
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