The day begins with sunshine, but, it does not last beyond 10:00, when the clouds roll in. But, being positive, it is mild (10C) and, not actually raining (yet).
We walk the (approximately) 3 miles along the canal, into Kidderminster. The route is perfectly cyclable (IMHO), Kathleen is not so sure, too many puddles, she says.
The Catholic Church (St Ambrose) is found, and, Mass times determined (11:00 Sunday).
A coffee, and cake stop.
We "normally" frequent Costa Coffee, but, for the last couple of times, we have used Starbucks. Slightly more expensive, not to mention their tax dodging reputation, but, I have formed an addiction to their "luxury fruit toast, but butter and jam", so, principle and moral considerations are abandoned, Starbucks it is today.
We strike up a conversation with a couple from Australia, the woman, originates from this area, and, is "home", because her father has died. Drinks are good, food looks good, and, they have a Folk Night on Mondays, so, if we are still here on Monday, we may be back!
On our return to the Van, Kathleen goes to Reception, to arrange to extend our stay. Bearing in mind, it is March (ie pretty much "out of season"), and, the Site is far from full, we envisage no difficulty. Much to our surprise, we are told the site is almost filly booked for the weekend, and, we may not be able to stay. We have to wait until 9:00 tomorrow, to see if we can be "fitted in". I do not understand all of this obsession with pre-booking, it ruins the spontaneity of MotorHoming.
Saturday, 9th March 2019
Showers and 10C. But, it is little consequence, the site is fully booked for tonight, so, we cannot stay. Rather a shame, I was rather looking forward to eating at the Lock Inn and, possibly visiting the Folk Club on Monday evening.
A very windy 65 or so miles, to Cirencester.
Weather is slightly warmer here, and, no rain,
Church "checking" has to be repeated, since we are not going to be at Kidderminster, St Peters RC Church is about a mile and a half from the site. The walking route is very pleasant, through the Private Estate of some landed gentry or other, two small problems, the route is closed to the public at 17:00 each evening, and, no cycling allowed.
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