Thursday, 21st September 2017
A rather windy morning, although otherwise, mild and sunny, so, cycling does not seem like a good idea.
We decide to make use of the local bus service, and have a day in Letchworth (Garden City), not for any particular reason, simply because that is where the bus goes!
The bus journey is a pleasure, with a friendly bus driver who seems to know all of the passengers (except ourselves, of course), by their first names.
Letchworth Garden City, was one of the world's first "new towns", although the original villages on which it is based (Letchworth, Willian and Norton) appeared in the Doomsday Book, the new town was established based on the principles in a book by social reformer Ebenezer Howard, published in 1898, with construction beginning in 1903. It is a very pleasant place, I particularly liked the almost total absence of litter! However, it fails Kathleen's "retail therapy" test, she does not find any item of clothing to buy.
We manage a walk along part of the Icknield Way, in the early evening, before the rain comes!
Friday, 22nd September 2017
A beautiful day, clear blue sky, and, by lunch time, a very pleasant 21C.
The morning is spent cycling, toward Biggleswade, and then back to Ashwell, via the Mordens, a very enjoyable 16 mile circuit.
The afternoon is spent lazing in the sun, and watching the aircraft, including a couple of Spitfires, circling and rehearsing for the Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow, which is on tomorrow and Sunday.
Late afternoon, and, all plans are disrupted. The boiler in the Amenity Block has broken down, so, no hot water. A Plumber is apparently going to arrive tomorrow, Saturday to (hopefully) fix it. Tomorrow was supposed to be the vital "hair care" day, no hot water means no hair washing etc etc
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