Weather forecast for rain proved slightly less inaccurate, and we decided that today would be a rest day.
Eventually wandered up to Tenterden. Long High Street and lots of independent shops as well as a few of the chain stores. Some specialist shops, such as the jeweller who also makes heraldic seals, suggest a very different world from the one we live in.
Bought a Thai silk jacket for Sonia as it was a perfect fit and trimmed in her shade of purple. Bit of shopping at Waitrose to get some snacks for tea before heading back towards Rye. On the journey back we stopped off for lunch at Richard Phillips' bistro at Chapel Down Winery. Wonderful food but no alcohol for me as I still had to drive, but we did pick up half a case of their wine to bring home.
The afternoon was spent relaxing in Rye due to the weather – occasional showers – Sonia on the sofa in the flat, while I wandered off to the Ship Inn for a pint and their free wi-fi to update Facebook and check my e-mails. Settled down in the flat for the evening with the crossword, odd bits of TV and some of the food we had bought earlier for a snack.
Very heavy rain overnight, but we both slept through.
