Friday, April 12, 2024

Arrival, first day, Jane!

 

Friday

4/12

Arrive LHR 1110am; pick up rental; drive to Bosham

Jane’s Museum (10am-5pm daily, except Monday), Chawton House (10a-430pm Wed-Sun) lunch and tour

 

-Budget rental guy tried the upsell. Gave us huge new SUV. When we checked it out and said no he gave us an old run down beater. Phil did ok with driving right off the bat (except he really likes to turn the wheel and let it go in traffic which is mildly terrifying).

-First stop was at Chawton at the pub across from Jane’s House for unmemorable sandwiches and beers.

-The roof is being repaired on the ticket office and stables so the entry is where the workshop was last time. It’s also the shop. The house was great. In the front room they had a sofa and a copy of P&P with explanation that Jane read it aloud to family and friends.  They found the original wallpaper for several rooms. Great visit. Gardens were gorgeous.

-We drove down to Chawton House, parked and walked around the church and graveyard. The House was already closed. Very pretty area and town.

-Next to Bosham. Emma’s place was very nice, easy to get in. We cleaned up and walked to the pub. Had drinks on the patio but it was cold so got a table inside for dinner. Nice people, pretty good food. Very comfortable bed. Nice little studio for 3 nights.

 

Bosham

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