June 24 Bourton on the Water

Off this morning on a circular walk that took me to Stow-on-the-Wold, which looks something like Bourton-on-the-Water only it is on the Wold and Bourton is on the Water.  What, you may ask, is a wold?  Either an open space like a moor or not an open space but a forest.  Take your pick.

Who says barkers and meowers can't get along?

The bovines got out of the way, a little bit reluctantly because it meant that first they had to stand up, then they followed me.  One was a little frisky, which was a bit worrisome:

Now this is a much more communicative sign:

Don't we all look so smiley when we are about to have gum surgery or an extraction or whatever?  Yes!  Because it is so much fun!  

And this is where I was today!!  

I got back from my 11 mile walk in time to return to Birdland to attend the 11:00 talk on penguins.  The talk was interesting, but nothing that would not be in a standard article.  I was, however, surprised to learn that some varieties of penguin can live as far north as the equator.  That is what the zoo-keep said.  

At Birdland, there are a few other critters:

Bourton is an upscale Cotswold town with all the upscale kitchy shops you would expect, lots of coffee shops, more carbohydrate concoctions than you can imagine, both savoury and sweet, lots of ice cream possibilities, candy shoppes, a lovely river in which kids and dogs can wade and frolic:

people spread out all over the town green enjoying a good time, and a very good grocery store.  Oh, and the hub of many many walking routes. 

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• What makes it truly lovely is the landscaping....and the architecture.  All in all I give Bourton o t Water 5 stars.