Henley on Thames

A typical country pub near Henley.  This one has a collection of taxidermied animals - mainly impressive fishes, but also wild boar, wolf and deer heads.
When the publican asked what drink I wanted and I replied that I had no idea, he suggested some beer and cider sampling.  So I got to try at least a dozen, had a half-pint of my favourite one, and he just charged me for a pint.  That's hospitality! (And the log fire was very pleasant too)

 After our pub experience, we walked down a country lane to the Thames River, then beside the river to a lock.  While we were there, two canal boats arrived so we saw the lock in action.
Then we drove a little closer to Henley and walked first to the local "folly" and then into Henley for a look around and some lunch.

 Here we are having a little after-lunch cuddle!

Maralyn took us on the scenic route on the way back to Wokingham.  We stopped in another lovely little village called Hambledon.  It had a rather spectacular church (don't they all) with colourful kneeling cushions and what looked like a tapestry-lined ceiling.
Houses, as in this photo, are another feature of the older villages.  The walls are constructed of flint-like stones and the roofs are tile or slate shingles. The chimney pots are impressive too.

Seen today: Michael Portillo, past MP, but now reknown for his series Great British Railway Journeys.