My folks are visiting us for two weeks this summer and arrived this past Wednesday. They know the drill now, on how to travel from the airport in London to Oxford. The first day and a half are pretty chill for them, as they adjust to the time change. Then Mum and I went to the Cotswolds Friday for a girls day of shopping and tea rooms. Was lovely! Visited the villages of Burford and Whitney. Friday night was our regular trip to the pub with the Physics group, and they were all out, so many pints were consumed.
Saturday the four of us went punting on the Cherwell River and unbelievably we are having hot summer weather!! We punted (well Brian did the actual punting) up to the Victoria Arms pub, where we sat outside in the large garden along the river and enjoyed the sun and some pints. Went to our fave Greek restaurant for dinner and Mum and Dad really enjoyed that.
Sunday was another day of just hanging in Oxford. Mum and I went to one of the local Church of England's churches for their morning service. It was family focused, so all the little kids helped with the service. We then headed to Marston village, just a walk away, for my Canadian friend Lindsay's baby shower. Was fun for Ma to meet my NAG friends (North American Girls)! Had a relaxing dinner at the flat to allow Mom and Dad time to pack for their week trip to Scotland. They woke up really early this morning to catch the plane to Edinburgh. Looks like they are going to St Andrews tomorrow and on a bus tour through the highlands Wednesday. I warned them about trying Scottish food faves such as haggis or "neeps and tatties"!
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