The view down the river from his front garden was tranquil. What a delight to see 12 swans gliding by directly opposite the house. They looked funny lying flat on the surface with their head under water.
The railway house is so charming. It is situated about 5 kms out of the town Hay-on-Wye which is just over the border in Wales. It is renown for its book shops and is a tourist destination. This is the town clock and the castle built to keep the Welsh at bay. There are a few ruined castles around here that had been built for this purpose.
It occurred to me that we are in Midsummer Murders territory. I have always joked with friends that these English country towns are dangerous places because of all the murders on this English TV program. As we were driving down numerous lanes with tall hedges on either side and very few signs, through little villages with black and white or stone houses it occurred to me how accurate the countryside has been portrayed on the show.
To leave from Peter's place we have to cross a private bridge and pay a toll! It is only 80 pence and you only pay once a day but apparently the bridge toll goes back to medieval times and to change the law requires an act of parliament.
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