Just fixed up with my lady friends to go to a spa weekend, literally as soon as I step off the plane in the UK. Very much looking forward to catching up with the birds and everyone emailing left, right and centre to confirm details. And I noted that they are off in campervans in the countryside, skiing at glamorous locations in Europe and generally enjoying Spring on the other side of the world.
What did we do this weekend? We - those Australians who up and left twenty odd years ago to another culture and completely settled in to British/European life - are doing the suburban thing. I took the two youngest down to Camberwell in the pram and scooter. Went shopping, went to market, went to cafe. Came home. And actually it was pretty much like any day of the week. I suggested to The Accountant that maybe we do something in nature this weekend. But actually, moving back to Australia, has forced us to give up country pursuits. We are literally in the thick of it, and it is a few hours drive (at least) to something resembling the real countryside and not just scrubby bush.
Most people in the UK think that Australians would spend every minute outside enjoying the sunshine. And while I have enjoyed the Melbourne weather lately, I am pining for some real countryside, that can be enjoyed within minutes, not hours, of my door.
So make the most of what you have Oxfordshire friends, as it is very special and does not need to compete with shopping malls, apartment buildings and sprawling suburbia. Although the coffee is very good.......
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