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Apples and Plums

 Over the last few days we’ve been enjoying the wonderful fresh air of the Devon countryside. Liam’s extended family have a land here, so we’ve been lucky enough to stay with them for a few days. 

Beautiful sunny countryside


Our days have been filled with reading, walking through fields, and enjoying the sunshine. Oh, and of course I have been greatly enjoying all the sheep and cows. 

My new best friend

So many cute sheep!

A beautiful cow

Before we got to the countryside , we spent a few days in Totnes, a small town on the river Dart. This is such a lovely little place with a beautiful river walkway and lots of quaint colourful houses. 

Long walkway by the River Dart

Walking through colourful streets

I was stuck by how similar the people in this part of the UK are to those on the West Coast of BC. It almost feels like we’re back home with the same small artisanal markets run by people with big smiles in flowing clothes. 

This morning we had fun making apple cider with the family. First we had to pick some apples, then cut them and mash them up. They have to ferment for a few days, but perhaps we’ll get to taste the fruits of our labour before we leave.

Mashing up apples

I have also been having my fair share of delicious, juicy plums, fresh off the tree. There’s nothing quite like a perfectly ripe plum on a warm summer day. 

One of many, many, plums

And now, I’ve realized that we fly home in one week! I can’t quite wrap my head around that… it seems that these last four months have flown by so quickly.

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