On our last day in Stow -on-the-Wold, we laced up our hiking shoes and wandered though meadows and pastures along some of the public hiking paths that meander from village to hamlet. We would love to do more of this as it reminds us of hiking the Camino de Santiago.
We’ve had a variety of meals here. Some were traditional hearty English fare, such as pot pies and fish and chips. All very good. Our favorite dish was the crispy Swiss cheese and spinach soufflé we enjoyed at the The Old Butchers. It was fluffy, light and not overwhelmingly Swiss. Delicious.
This area is also known for its clotted cream, which is a thick cream with high fat content that is great for spreading on scones along with a dollop of your favorite jam. We tried it that way and in ice cream too. Wow!
We loved wandering through the scenic town and found several narrow walled passageways tucked between the ancient stone buildings. It is easy to imagine what life was like here ages ago. Carrie pointed out that this was historically a market town and that on a busy day up to 20,000 sheep could be sold. I think that would have made the streets a little messy, and the smell would keep the tourists away!
We’ll say goodbye to the Cotswolds and to Renae, who is heading back to Bath to join in with the Jane Austen festivities. We are off to Windsor to see the castle and maybe run in to some royalty.
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