We will be here in the small village of Mickelton, population~2000, for three nights. Today was an easier day than the last two. We began with a nice breakfast and then an introduction to the area from our guide, Peter, who will be with us for the rest of the trip. He then led us in a short walk about the village of Mickelton

Typical stone wall

Wattle fence — as in wattle and daub walls

Very pretty thatched roof

We then boarded the bus and visited several near-by English villages here in the Cotswolds. The villages included Broadway, Stow on the Wold, and Chipping Campden. This was a much easier day, which we ended with another really good meal at our hotel. I believe that everyone has been surprised and pleasantly pleased with the fine food which we have been served at every location so far.

Group at Stow on the Wold cemetary

Bale tombs

Buildings in Broadway