Caynham, Ludlow UK

First impressions - mist, cloud, damp and biting cold on the face......but I liked it. Fantasticly appointed 2 storey barn conversion with underfloor heating and fireplace. Our village is a good size....about 3 or 4 times the size of Beechworth but riddled with medieval lanes and dedicated smallgoods shops with "Circa 1327" above the pub door. The castle dates back to 1086 and there are street markets most days. The variety of food here is amazing....and cheap....all of a sudden a trip to the store is an adventure as I pile up the Norweigan cheese, and choose between French or Dutch veal....the English bacon is thin and soft like smoked salmon. The grog is very cheap. The beer about a quarter of the price back home, ....the Irish Stout in the 440mL cans about $1.20 each complete with nitrogen widget.

Our house is above and the red people mover is our transport ....purchased a couple of days ago....and it seems to go fine. The view I was in an old store yesterday and simply could not stand up!

 Our yard

 The local hamlet