tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post7987639716251104102..comments2024-03-25T16:40:40.290+01:00Comments on Reflections and Nature: The Cotswolds, England 2019Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-49390297085269570632019-08-19T06:01:26.085+02:002019-08-19T06:01:26.085+02:00So lovely to have you visit, Sue! It was lovely to...So lovely to have you visit, Sue! It was lovely to visit my home country again. I'm glad you enjoyed coming along!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-26235711015910133212019-08-19T03:52:31.569+02:002019-08-19T03:52:31.569+02:00What an absorbing and beautiful post, Sandra! So m...What an absorbing and beautiful post, Sandra! So many of the photos made me catch my breath. The pink roses, the clematis, the weather vane, the church door, the church building.... Thank you for taking us on this lovely trip!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-7948699596586751502019-08-14T06:05:54.959+02:002019-08-14T06:05:54.959+02:00Thank you, Connie! I agree that the weather vane o...Thank you, Connie! I agree that the weather vane of cow and calf is beautiful and the roses were incredibly beautiful and growing so tall. <br />I love England for its greenery and hedgerows and beautiful gardens. I gave a link to one that I was unable to visit this year.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-43300852909687523012019-08-13T19:06:08.757+02:002019-08-13T19:06:08.757+02:00Sandra, it is wonderful being able to share your h...Sandra, it is wonderful being able to share your holiday through your lovely photos. I was especially impress with the photo of the weather vane and the fact that, that rose was growing all the way up onto the roof of their garage. How absolute splendid is that :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-84989567538224847332019-08-13T05:41:39.591+02:002019-08-13T05:41:39.591+02:00I'm glad you enjoyed visiting this beautiful p...I'm glad you enjoyed visiting this beautiful part of England through some of my photos here. It really is worth a visit and renting a car to visit all the lovely areas and visit stunning gardens! I've been living away from England since my early twenties! Yes, I do miss many aspects of life in my home country! The beauty of the green countryside and the friendliness of the people. <br /><br />I have got to love the beautiful mountains and the lakes in Switzerland though. The Swiss people are very much more reserved than the English. Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-29075943112973082872019-08-13T01:57:03.503+02:002019-08-13T01:57:03.503+02:00I so enjoyed your photos of the Cotswolds, Sandra!...I so enjoyed your photos of the Cotswolds, Sandra! I've always heard that is among the prettiest places in England and your beautiful photography certainly confirms that! I would so love to spend a month visiting all parts of England some day :) How long have you been living out of the country--do you miss it?Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10368237913096460512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-46295369257864634062019-08-12T06:51:33.026+02:002019-08-12T06:51:33.026+02:00Thanks so much for your kind comment! How lovely t...Thanks so much for your kind comment! How lovely that you get to visit lovely parts of England to visit your husband's family. I love going back to England to visit the country I grew up in! I plan on posting a new entry of the second part of my holiday in England today or tomorrow!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-47012921298060462912019-08-12T05:46:48.976+02:002019-08-12T05:46:48.976+02:00What a wonderful holidays time in your home countr...What a wonderful holidays time in your home country, Sandra! I know that atmosphere very quite well, that slow way of living, the awesome splashs of colors and smells in each garden, the soft and green hills of the English countryside! My husband's family comes from something further south. His aunt Marita and her husband live near Barnstaple, where we usually spend some summer days. The views from their living room are very similar: I perfectly recognize that atmosphere: the smell of the garden flowers and the green hills getting lost on the horizon. Unfortunately this summer it will not be possible for us to visit them, although they were spending a few days here last Christmas. My soul has flown there as I saw your stunning pictures. Waiting for the second part of your holiday! Have a great new week ahead! 💕 🍃🌸🍃Anabelia Craft Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017242665824013305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-78605263947557771972019-08-08T19:50:08.752+02:002019-08-08T19:50:08.752+02:00Many thanks. I do love going back to England to vi...Many thanks. I do love going back to England to visit and it has already been three years since I went!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-72145175445867757912019-08-08T16:50:25.925+02:002019-08-08T16:50:25.925+02:00What beautiful photos of the England. I haven'...What beautiful photos of the England. I haven't been in 20 years and really need to make a visit.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-69175855940445699942019-08-08T06:19:56.537+02:002019-08-08T06:19:56.537+02:00Yes, it was so lovely to spend some time in the co...Yes, it was so lovely to spend some time in the countryside and also meet up with a photographer friend (met on Blipfoto)!<br />I'll be posting photos from my stay in London in a few days!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-86267042343106746712019-08-07T20:16:42.413+02:002019-08-07T20:16:42.413+02:00Beautiful flowers and countryside! I'm so glad...Beautiful flowers and countryside! I'm so glad you were able to meet up with another photographer. Her home is lovely with such gorgeous views. I'll look forward to reading about the next stage of your journey.Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-34422826342346184732019-08-06T07:23:33.698+02:002019-08-06T07:23:33.698+02:00There's nothing quite like the fresh green of ...There's nothing quite like the fresh green of the English countryside, is there? Thank you, Fi!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-17779017837074836352019-08-06T06:31:50.633+02:002019-08-06T06:31:50.633+02:00The lush English countryside is beautiful! Gorgeou...The lush English countryside is beautiful! Gorgeous poppies too.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181866510595193667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-66544557513294235962019-08-03T21:41:32.310+02:002019-08-03T21:41:32.310+02:00Thanks, Sarn. We had a marvellous time, also in Lo...Thanks, Sarn. We had a marvellous time, also in London! The weather was gloriously just right and I left a dreaded heatwave behind me too! How clever is that?!<br />I hope your weekend will be lovely too.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-26043204298073088732019-08-03T19:03:02.309+02:002019-08-03T19:03:02.309+02:00Beautiful and quintessentially English photo's...Beautiful and quintessentially English photo's Sandra. Lovely. Glad you had such good weather for your stay.<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend.<br /><br />Hugs, Sarn xxxSarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12174058971522723860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-76393415910891719022019-08-03T16:36:32.804+02:002019-08-03T16:36:32.804+02:00So glad you enjoyed this little walk through the C...So glad you enjoyed this little walk through the Cotswolds with me, Susan. We didn't get to our favourite gardens, that's why I gave a link above under the title: "An English Country Garden."<br /><br />No, I didn't grow up in the Cotswolds, but we often visited. We lived in Oxfordshire which isn't far away.<br /><br />So glad that you may be getting a break from your hot weather soon! After our last July heatwave, we're experiencing temperatures around 25C (77F) which is very much better!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-7108882946042448772019-08-03T14:07:29.982+02:002019-08-03T14:07:29.982+02:00Your beautiful photos are like a breath of fresh a...Your beautiful photos are like a breath of fresh air this morning, Sandra! I don’t think I can pick a favorite. I love all the same things you’ve highlighted here—the colored front doors, the lush gardens, the dappled shade, the enticing gates, the old churches. Imagine how long it took to create all those cushions. Your friend has a lovely home. Even the garage is full of charm.<br /><br />Did you grow up in the Cotswolds as your ancestors did? <br /><br />We may be getting a bit of break in our hot summer in another week. It’s supposed to go down to the low 80s F (27-ish C), but last night we had a rare-for-August 59 F (15 C)—wonderful for sleeping! SusanAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12752628219836145623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-27732338657485247282019-08-03T11:33:26.329+02:002019-08-03T11:33:26.329+02:00I certainly had a really lovely time in my home co...I certainly had a really lovely time in my home country. The weather was perfect around 22-24C and I missed that first terrible heatwave over here!<br />Kent is very beautiful and I've heard it called "The Garden of England"!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865166082152058468.post-75478012868070911302019-08-03T09:11:56.308+02:002019-08-03T09:11:56.308+02:00Aaah, how lovely. I spent quite some time in Sandw...Aaah, how lovely. I spent quite some time in Sandwich (Kent) the twin town of the town I was born in and your pictures remind me of the time there, the atmosphere, the way of living. It seems a little out of the world, a dream, a fairy tale. I always found it hard to wake up in reality (Belgium) again after a few wonderful weeks staying at a friend's...Atelier Marie-Luciennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389388580344673063noreply@blogger.com