Tuesday 25 June 2013. Bishops Frome. Worcester & Malvern

After a good nights sleep Mick awoke at 6am to a bright and sunny day. It had of course been like that since about 4.30am but we wear blackout masks so it stays dark according to our brains. By and large places we stay have never heard of blockout curtains or linings which seems odd as it gets light so early on summer mornings.

Today we went to have a look around Worcester, a Cathedral city not far from here. Unlike Hereford, Worcester has a very nice plaza area created in its main shopping area. Beats fighting the traffic.

Worcester is overlooked by the 12th century Worcester Cathedral which, like many such buildings, is undergoing restoration work and although there is no charge for entry they do ask for donations to help with maintenance.

Worcester is famous for its Royal Worcester Fine Bone China and porcelain tableware since 1751 and of course Worcestershire (sometimes known as Worcester) sauce.

The River Severne runs through the centre of the city.

After a Costa coffee and a very pleasant visit, we headed off to look at Malvern, a place known for its miniature mountain range stretching for 8 miles across the skyline. Unfortunately, Lyn was so freaked out by the narrow roads and our wing mirrors passing only millimeters from cars coming the other way that we headed home.

The weather today provided one of the best days we have had. And it is good for Wimbledon.

Talking about the tennis, it is a pleasure that Wimbledon is on whilst we are awake. Watching it in Australia can be very tiring since most matches are on when we are supposed to be asleep.

Go Lleyton, Bernie and Sam.

The Chase Inn, Bishops Frome bathed in sunlight

 Cacti & succulents growing in a wall 

Worcester Cathedral

 Phone box converted to contain an ATM as well as a phone

The River Severne