We’re not used to it. One of the joys of travelling “sur le continent”, is that feeling of vive la difference. Believe it or not, that includes supermarkets. Being able to discover new items to try, all part of the experience. Topping up onboard provisions while traipsing round the ‘local’ Tesco doesn’t cut it. On the plus side? Points do. And they make free crossings!
Today promises to dry itself off. And stay dry. It needs to. It does. We Scoot over to Paycocke’s House. Coggeshall. It’s one of many timber framed buildings in the village, dating from Tudor times. Along with three other couples we’re treated to the last guided tour of the day. Get to know the who’s, the why’s and the what’s thats. Like in the TV series A House Through Time, the house’s chequered history revealed. From brewery, clothmaking, shop, homes and now National Trust treasure. It’s not all gawp. Our guide keeps us on our toes. It’s an interactive tour of the house. We get asked questions she already knows the answers to, but we don’t. A guise in disguise. Like a trick of the light. You see things that may, or may not be there.
