Snow-covered England

Much country has been covered, and many cups of tea drunk since our family 'do' on Saturday.

Yesterday we made our way through Oxford and the beautiful Cotswalds to visit my Grandparents in Malvern, next to the Malvern Hills (below is a view from the Hills). It is an old spa town, and in the old days, people used to come to Malvern to take the waters for their health. Unfortunately, I fear this has not done me any favours, as I feel a cold coming on. Bother cold England!

On a dramatic note, disaster struck after breakfast, when I realised that the number four hole on my harmonica no longer creates a sound when blown. This is a real set-back, as I was just getting the hang of producing clear notes. Tom and I have set ourselves the task over the next few months of learning the harmonica. I will have to purchase myself a new one, and when we return, we will play you all some sweet sweet harmonica duets.

After morning tea with my Grandparents today, we made our way to my Aunt Amanda and Uncle John's house near Alvechurch. I have been warming myself next to the Aga in the kitchen and with many cups of tea, while looking out on the snow covered fields.