Monday 26th June 2023

Woke around 0830…Aki got up and made tea. Wandered upstairs for breakfast in the restaurant area. Aki went for the smoked salmon, and I had smoked haddock. Packed the car and checked out. Went for a walk in the woodland above the River Teme, taking the old donkey steps up the cliff. Nice views across Ludlow and the castle. Crossed Dinham Bridge and walked up to the Market Square…bought strawberries in the little Farmer’s Market. Walked back down to the hotel and found the car, then headed for Banbury. Got there around 1345 and parked up near Banbury Cross, then ambled into the town centre to find a spot of lunch. The place looks very depressed... don't remember it looking as bad as this last time I stopped by. A lot of empty shops in the town centre, drunks and addicts staggering about. We took refuge in the shopping mall, and found a little food hall with tables outside by the canal. Had our lunch there, then walked back to the car and headed for home. Got home around 1600. I made a romesco sauce to go with a side salad and warmed up aubergine parmigiana lasagne. Watched a bit of telly before shower and bed...