☀️a sunny week in England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 | EXPAT VLOG

This was the first week where it hardly rained! I went on a nature walk around Wilton, Ted got to meet some farm animals, and we got some furniture in anticipation of family coming to visit!
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🕰 timestamps:
00:00 hi
01:12 getting lost in the countryside
04:58 a chaotic walk in the park
07:32 ted meets farm animals
09:59 current reads
11:09 travel planning
12:17 a house tour, kinda lol
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~about clowder library~
Hi! I'm Abbie, a bookworm and cat lady. My husband (Jeff) and I got rid of everything we own (except my books lol) and left sunny California (with our quirky cat Tedward) for gray skies in England. On this channel you’ll find bookish (hauls, reviews) and travel (vlogs, tips, expat life) content!
🔎: american living in the uk, living in the uk as a foreigner, travel to the uk from usa, european couple trip, travel to united kingdom, exploring england, things to do in england
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[@phoebus007]

When we lived in Wiltshire, our house was near stables and we were surrounded by horse paddocks. Our cat, who regularly hung around the stables and was very familiar with horses, was far too independent to walk on a lead. However, he would still accompany us by running along the top of the wooden fences. He would sometimes meet our car while waiting beside a paddock so he could hop into the passenger seat for a lift home.

[@MsCheesemonster13]

I watch a lot of travel videos, and your channel is by far my favourite. Thank you for including more Tedward in this one; he really is the star of the show, although you two are also great 👍 😆

[@clowderlibrary]

he’s our best buddy and he definitely enjoys making people smile!

[@antonycoan9424]

If you go to Cornwall, pay a visit to the Minack theatre, or the lost gardens of Heligan, or Kynance cove.

[@clowderlibrary]

Added to the list!!

[@tonywilkinson6895]

All my favourite places are in Devon and Cornwall,looking forward to your upcoming posts.

[@richardhuddart7185]

Lovely video!! Your delivery and content are superb.Very very enjoyable.

[@weedle30]

‘Cited to see the next instalment! I love your attitude to my country! It makes me feel proud to feel your love and appreciation too 🥰😘xx

[@nebulacoffee]

The "No, you're not going down there" bit cracked me up as I've definitely enacted that identical scene in the same spot with my toddler. 😆 You are awesome cat parents, keeping Ted safe outdoors but letting him go on adventures with you. 🐱

[@clowderlibrary]

He’s exactly like a toddler! Gets into everything he knows he’s not supposed to, doesn’t like no when I say “no more snacks”, and barges into the bathroom uninvited 😆

[@tonycasey3183]

Looking forward to watching your travels.

[@iankelly5387]

Look forward to your videos, glad you are enjoying my country. Yes go to Cornwall, and try the Cotswolds too on the way there. Dorset on the south coast is stunning too. And the Isle of Wight!! And contrary to what people say it doesn't rain every day, it just doesn't get too cold or too hot! Thanks again

[@torquaymouse2236]

Looking forward to following your adventures.

[@aliciabalchin4559]

The trail looks wonderful, I shall try to find it in Wilton. Best wishes from London.

[@clowderlibrary]

I didn’t know until I went on that trail that there’s a bunch of trails around Wilton!! Definitely a great place to do some outdoor walks!

[@col4022]

Aww I love Tedward and love your channel too 💓 I really like how you structure and edit your vlogs and how you aren't constantly asking everyone to "like, share and subscribe" every two minutes! I also love books, and book shop hunting. I'm from the UK but I've never really been down south to the posh cities you're visiting. My cat is called Jerry and watches you too 😆 especially when Ted makes an appearance! Keep the sunny vlogs coming and I hope tedward continues to make regular guest appearances! Have a lovely summer in the UK 🇬🇧

[@clowderlibrary]

Awww give Jerry a cuddle for us!!! Love chatting with other bookish cat parents!! What kinds of books do you read?? The whole “like, share, and subscribe” thing is so AWKWARD 😅

[@col4022]

@@clowderlibrary Aww thank you, yes I'll give him a cuddle from you both lol 🤗 I'm into books on topics like spiritually - early religious thinking from Egypt, Greece and the East. Christian Gnosticism, philosophical stuff. I also like the UFO and alien subject, although as I've learnt more about human psychology and culture I'm beginning to understand how or why people pull cultural references into anomalous experiences, that contain no frame of reference, to fill in the blanks. For instance an anomalous experience a thousand years ago would have been interpreted as some kind of religious experience. A tribe in Africa may interpret it as ancestor spirits. I do believe the experience is 'real' though, we just proceed to dress it up within our own cultural background. Sorry I'm rambling 😄 By the way if you haven't been to the lake/peak district you should try and visit, it's a very beautiful part of the country. Ted would love it too, athough it would mean a train journey so logistically it mighty be a bit difficult. You'll have to get a cat sitter 🐯

[@clowderlibrary]

@@col4022I love your enthusiasm for the topics you like! I’ve been trying to expand my reading horizons beyond shit YA novels. Ancient Greece has been a big interest of mine lately. I’m planning a trip to the Lake District! My brother is staying with us for a while so he’s going to babysit Ted 🙌

[@petejones7878]

If you like Cornwall ,then you should watch Doc Martin, that is filmed in a Cornish village . Plus the film "Fishermans Friend "

[@PostcardAndAPint]

We love wandering with you today, getting lost and all! What a lovely trail. Ted is gorgeous. We recently lost our cat so love to see other peoples. I love that he goes out with you. We never managed to lead train ours. The alpacas were cute!!! There’s so much to see in the country, def Chester if you like York, for stunning lakes and mountains - north wales! Loved this. 🍻

[@clowderlibrary]

Ted loves adventures!! Thanks for following along with us!! I will definitely plan a trip to Chester! I’ve received a lot of comments recommending we see it 😊

[@MartinT5600]

Fantastic video.👍

[@bobbyboko6317]

Lots of the Scenes in the first Series Poldark were filmed in my Town Corsham in Wiltshire , within a few miles we have the Villages of Castle Coombe and Lacock filming locations for Harry Potter , Warhorse , Dr Dolittle , well worth a visit

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Looks absolutely gorgeous.

[@johngorringe7619]

Love your videos. A few suggestions of places to visit. Greenwich - home of the Royal Observatory and the Prime Meridian. Everything is either East or West of that point. Also a filming location for a few films - Pirates of the Caribbean and Thor but many more in the old Naval Hospital. Rochester - Lovely cathedral and Castle. Chatham dockyard - longest brick built building in Europe, film location and good naval history. Broadstairs - one of many places with connections to Charles Dickens and home to Bleak House.

[@clowderlibrary]

Ohhhh very cool! I'll look into these!! Thank you!!

[@lulusbackintown1478]

Gives a whole new meaning to herding cats. Great video.

[@clowderlibrary]

you don't walk cats, they walk you 😂

[@squeeelsbeals2200]

When you travel to Cornwall, visit Looe. A beautiful place.

[@dang1086]

Commented a couple of weeks ago saying dont do jorvik and recommend the castle museum in york. Noticed they refurbished cliffords tower small castle on top of the hill. Dont know what it like in there now. But the castle museum is the one in the big building across the car park from cliffords tower to avoid confusion.

[@clowderlibrary]

I’ll look into that! Thanks for letting me know!

[@davegreenwood1663]

Teds face ,when he saw the Hamster.!!!!

[@clowderlibrary]

He had a blast! The people working there were very amused by Ted's love of the small creatures 😂

[@nevillemason6791]

At 9:56 I can't believe the amount of daylight that's coming under your front door which means a massive gap. Will cause a bad cold draught and will make your heating bill worse than it needs to be.

[@clowderlibrary]

That entire door needs to be replaced because it’s been used as a goal for kids kicking balls at it. we’ve let the landlord know but he told us he won’t replace it until we move out 🙃-we won’t be here come winter so thankfully it isn’t too much of an issue for us

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Like everywhere it is beautiful when the Sun is shining. If nobody suggested the north Norfolk coast then I can’t imagine why not. And also the Northumbrian coast. Bamburgh castle. It’s got those glorious beach what’s the weather. Very iffy. Then you can go to the Farne islands, Kielder forest nearby. And head in land for Hadrian’s wall and other another Roman attractions. Pity you couldn’t have gone sooner rather than later because the schools will be breaking up for holidays towards the end of July

[@seeker1432]

If you liked York, Then you may also like Chester. Between Liverpool and North Wales. Its a Roman City with a walk on wall around the City and above the grounds of the Cathedral. The Cathedral is really old worldly inside. In the town the shops are below and above on walkways. Built in a Tudor type design i think. There's a Roman fort within the City also. Nice place with lots of shops. Parking isn't cheap though.

[@clowderlibrary]

A few other have suggested Chester so I’ll look into going there!

[@archiebald4717]

You run!

[@petejones7878]

Visit East Bergolt (Constable Country and Flatford Mill ) in Suffolk

[@keithhenry5977]

The scenery in your walk puts me in mind of the recent TV series of “Worzel Gummidge”, of which there are two. Worzel is about a scarecrow that comes to life and the children that befriend him. They are wonderfully gentle tales, fantastical, funny and charming. If you like quintessential British TV then look no further. The original series of the same character was televised in the 70’s and I remember them fondly. If you are able to subscribe to the BBC iPlayer you will find them there should you choose to.

[@colingregory7464]

Cornwall - coast path and the Minack theatre and Trebah and Heligan gardens

[@clowderlibrary]

Added to the list!

[@neilboulton9813]

@Clowder Library - check out the Eden project in Cornwall which is a unique and amazing concept and attracts about a million visitors a year. It is huge and so it doesn’t feel crowded. If you like this sort of thing then next time you are in London visit another British invention the amazing and beautiful Kew Botanical Gardens, loads of imitators but this was the worlds first.

[@sterrissar]

what you were climbing over are styles

[@brettdutton6109]

On your way to Cornwall why not visit Dartmouth in Devon, a picture book town and estuary at the mouth of the River Dart. Here you can visit Agatha Christie's home Greenway and the site where the Mayflower and Speedwell lay at anchor in August 1620.

[@DrMorb1us]

Great videos and I like your choice of accompanying music. If nobody has already mentioned it, you should check out Winston Churchill's birthplace, Blenheim Palace.

[@clowderlibrary]

✍️writing this down

[@andycooke6231]

Next time you are in Waterstones have a look at the ordenance survey map 130 for the Salisbury area. You will find miles of footpaths much of which is across private farm land but still available for walking. The UK has thousands of mile of public footpaths much of which areq across private land.

[@radicalcartoons2766]

It's been unusually fabulous weather this week, 27% in Somerset yesterday. That's hot for us Brits!

[@clowderlibrary]

When the sun is out it is so nice!!

[@robtyman4281]

I like your cat - he's so calm! Clearly he loves going for walks. Cats, share one thing with dogs - they go where their nose takes them.......not necessarily what their eyes see!! 😸🐱

[@clowderlibrary]

ted's outdoor interests are: smelly things, small holes, trees, and tall grass---i've seen videos of other people walking their cats and most say their cats will walk about 10-15 minutes----if we allowed him Ted could spend HOURS in the park. He hates going home 😂

[@lettypacorevlogs]

the place is so beautiful, thanks for sharing, new friend here in philippines

[@colingregory7464]

Every so often the trail peters out and you end up on an animal track rather than a footpath, usually you eventually come back to a recognizable location (sometimes a long way from where you want to be)

[@clowderlibrary]

yeah, i had no sense of direction. it's very hard when every trail looks appealing lol

[@BeckyPoleninja]

Love the CJ Sanson Shardlake series

[@clowderlibrary]

I’m a quarter of the way in the first book and I’m enjoying it so far!

[@lesleywilkie2848]

Read them all, love them!!

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

Rye in East Sussex - a must go

[@clowderlibrary]

Added!!

[@ergomama]

Yay…u guys are going to Cornwall!! We love Cornwall. Do become a National Trust member…so u guys can visits all the stately homes, gardens in the UK. Worth paying for the membership rather than to pay for each visit. Do visit St. Michael’s Mount if you guys go to Marazion in Cornwall. Have fun!

[@clowderlibrary]

I am definitely going to get us a National Trust pass!

[@lindylou7853]

Wilton house is a National Trust property. Jane Austen used it as a basis for the house in “Emma”. Jane Austen’s house is open. Its quite small but very nice and the gardens are lovely, especially the fragrant climbing rose by the front door. The gardener will chat to you about the plants, which are bashed on ones that Jan Austen would have known. It’s about an hour by car from Wilton. You can also visit her brothers house nearby. There’s a great ice cream shop opposite Jane Austen’s house but the car park. Also, does teas, coffee and cake but was crammed full when I visited. I didn’t plan to visit but got out of a business meeting earlier than planned, saw a sign for The Jane Austen house driving home and turned back around the nearby main road roundabout and went back, so glad I did!!! (And I’ve done enough free overtime to last a lifetime!!!)

[@clowderlibrary]

I would love to see her house!! After going to Bath I want to see more places of significance in Jane’s life!

[@lesleyanne241]

Stumbled across you vlogs and have now binged watched them all, glad you are enjoying your stay in the UK and best decision you could of made was staying outside of London. If you get a car do visit Jane Austen house at Chawton, Hampshire. Lovely little house and pretty village. Caught a glimpse of a C J Samson book, I’m in love with Matthew Shardlake.

[@clowderlibrary]

I definitely have plans to go to Jane’s house!!

[@chipsthedog1]

When you visit Cornwall be sure to stop off at Devon too it's absolutely beautiful Exmoor Park has wild ponies & deer and you would love Exmoor zoological Park they have black panthers, pumas, cheetah, Wolfs and so much more as well as lots of information on the local beast of exmoor which is a big cat seen many times in the local area even 2 people who work at the zoological Park have seen it, one who actually works with big cats came across it whilst walking his dog and believes it is a leopard.

[@clowderlibrary]

ohhh gee!! That big cat sounds terrifying! We have cougars/mountain lions/puma in california and I have never had a desire to come across one--don't think i want to see any big cats while I'm here either 😅

[@chipsthedog1]

@@clowderlibrary A lot of people do not believe there are any out there they think it's all a myth but quite a few got released when the Government banned owning them without a licence, close to where I live in Kent we even had a snow leopard of all things killed when it was hit by a car

[@wadhamgeorge]

You definitely need to pay my home county of Cornwall a visit. Stunning gardens, beaches, moorland and coastal walks…but a word of warning and slice of advice, if you can, try and get down there before the hoards arrive for the school summer holidays as it can get a smidge busy!! If not able to avoid those crazy 5-6 weeks, you will still have a wonderful time I’m sure. Aside from that, I really enjoy your content. You deserve way more subscribers, so I wish you all the best in growing your KZbin community. Regards Ben

[@clowderlibrary]

Hi Ben!! I’m headed to Cornwall in a couple of days!! I’m excited to go there!! What are must-dos we need to do while we’re there???!

[@wadhamgeorge]

@@clowderlibrary Cornwall has many National Trust gardens and pretty much owns and maintains most of the coastal path around Cornwall so it might be worth your while getting a couples membership. You then won’t have to pay for any parking in National Trust car parks or any house and garden tours. There are also so many National Trust sites around the UK that I’m sure you’ll use it again. As for other places, I would say Porthcurno and the Minack Theatre. It’s an open air theatre nestled in the cliff top overlooking the Atlantic..not sure if they have any performances on at the moment but it is spectacular nonetheless. Marazion and St Michaels Mount (Nat Trust) which has a causeway exposed to walk over at low tide, Bedruthen Steps which is also Nat Trust and is a stunning coastal scape and walk on the North Coast. I lived on the edge of Bodmin Moor for 20 or more years before leaving for love (now living in Portsmouth) so there are stunning walks across the moors. Minions high up on the moors is a great place to park up and walk to the Cheesering Quarry and the Hurlers (ancient stone circle) whilst meandering past old tin mines. Fowey might be worth a visit as Daphne De Maurier used to live there and write many of her famous books. I’m heading on down to the Roseland Peninsula for 2 weeks over the summer with my family. My father was born in a little village called Gerrans, so it feels a lot like home to me. There are some wonderful cliff top walks and it is so peaceful looking down at the clear waters below. There are so many more wonderful places to visit that I could go on and on for ever. You could also pay a visit to Stourhead (filming location for Pride & Prejudice) on the way back which is also a Nat Trust site so once a member is free. I can’t wait to see where you end up! Safe travels

[@clowderlibrary]

@@wadhamgeorge ahhhh!! Thank you!!! I can’t wait!! Im especially excited to do some coastal walks. 6+ years ago I did some while I was visiting Iceland and looking at images of the cliffs in Cornwall brings back memories from that trip. I also can’t get over how blue and clear the water looks!!

[@wadhamgeorge]

@@clowderlibrary not a problem whatsoever…only too happy to share some of the magical places down there. I just hope that the weather is kind to you whilst you are there. The waters are stunningly clear and blue, but they can be somewhat fresh to swim in. Cold water swimming has its benefits and will certainly get the blood pumping. As a side note, the cliffs on the North Coast are more dramatic and exposed with the crashing waves beneath you, whereas the South Coast has more sheltered cliffs and coves with far more trees for cover. Can’t wait to see where you go.

[@rugby1971]

totally agree likewise i live in cornwall , off to the beach today

[@jamespickersgill8416]

Loving your content. If you are staying in that place for a long time you may want to get a draft excluder for the gap under the back door. Looks massive.

[@clowderlibrary]

Our poor house needs so much work 🥲-our land lord had’t owned it long before we moved in so he didn’t get a chance to fix a lot of things in it

[@jamespickersgill8416]

@@clowderlibrary fair enough but there are so many little things you can do to cosy it up for the winter. Looks lovely by the way.

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Sorry to bother you I did check out the York pass and left 2 comments but they're nowhere to be seen hope you got them have a nice day

[@galboy7899]

Next time you are in Wilton try a Wiltshire pasty from Reeves the bakers, a whole days calorific content 😃

[@clowderlibrary]

I will!!!

[@MARKSTRINGFELLOW1]

There are probably over 100,000 miles of rights of way in the UK

[@AndyKing1963]

England will soon (hopefully) have the world's longest coast path

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Lots of them are overgrown unfortunately, and many people have very naughty blocked them and incorporated them into their gardens! Before the Pandemic the government was holding a final call to all ramblers groups, to identify, register, and preserve neglected footpaths. I don't know what the results are.

[@thegodpopper8934]

Fun fact, the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (AKA Right to Roam Act) basically means you can walk on most “open country” land in the U.K., even if it’s private. Just make sure to close gates behind you!

[@clowderlibrary]

i don't think I'll ever get used to that! The US is so strict about private property so walking on private property here feels so foreign to me

[@radicalcartoons2766]

Yes, I went on a 4 mile walk yesterday in the Mendips, some on marked footpaths and bridle ways, some through farmers fields, as long as you walk round the edge of field with growing crops, 99% of owners are ok with that. Usually there are warning signs if a trail goes through fields with livestock. Just walk calmly if you have to go through. Cows might have one "guard cow" who keeps watching you, but mostly they just want to get back to munching grass! Sheep are very good, they move pllitely out of the way, but young ones can follow you, thinking you're from the farm with their food!

[@glastonbury4304]

if you want to see a lot of the UK, try subscribing to Magenta Otter Travels , she has Cornwall on there and lots on the Cotswolds and what villages to visit...the Lakes and Snowdonia are one of my favourite places, but if you get the time go see the Scottish Highlands and the Isles...❤

[@clowderlibrary]

OOOHH!! I'll check her out!!

[@glastonbury4304]

@@clowderlibrary she's from Texas and has a house here as well...she's lovely and so informative, she knows more about the UK than I do and I've lived here most of my life ..lol

[@ablowman]

Yes I follow both you and magenta. Both very interesting

[@simonturner138]

I'm so happy you're listening to dissolution. Are you enjoying it?

[@clowderlibrary]

Yes!!! It’s very good!

[@dannyholden6042]

You seem to get a lot of castles recommended to you if you want a beach day with pure golden sands 2 or 3 local pubs and not a lot of people or tourist try a place called hollywell bay in northern Cornwall it stunning. P.S. keep it a secret sshhhhhh

[@clowderlibrary]

✍️🤫

[@dannyholden6042]

@@clowderlibrary I'm not good with emoji but I think I've generally speaking get the meaning lol ty

[@daveofyorkshire301]

First time I've ever seen a cat on a lead...

[@phoebus007]

Some public rights of way do cross fields with grazing animals but, unless you're at Longleat, they're unlikely to eat you. There are restrictions on putting bulls in such fields, so you'll generally come across cows or bullocks, who might approach you out of interest. Just stay calm, don't run or wave your arms (or cape) and carry on along the path. Horses are similar, though they may want to show off, and stallions should be avoided. Conversely, if it's sheep in the field, keep any Australians in your party on a tight rein.

[@stephentaylor1476]

I've never seen anyone walking a cat before.

[@clowderlibrary]

And now you have!

[@happilyeggs4627]

If you like fantasy novels, check out Joe Abercrombie's First Law series. Fantasy noir. You are never quite sure who the heroes are. One of the main characters is a fantastic, funny, sarcastic chap called Glokta. He's one of the chief torturers. The only guy you might call a hero is The Bloody Nine, Logan Nine Fingers. Even he is tremendously flawed. He tries so hard to stay out fights, yet..... When he does get into fights, he is a baresark, and just as likely to kill a friend as a foe.

[@clowderlibrary]

Sounds wild!!!

[@danwhite5858]

just came a cross your youtube channel, do you live here or just vistting england. have fun on your travels

[@clowderlibrary]

We’re visiting for 6 months!

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Little tip for York, York Pass cost £85 3 Day York Pass - Adult check the site to see what included

[@clowderlibrary]

Is there a “two together” pass like with the railcard passes??? the £85 is per person, yes??

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

@@clowderlibrary hold on I'm not the English tourist board🤔 I don't know I'll have a look for you

[@markhirschmann9967]

No one has mentioned Forest of Dean, Symonds yat ,and Monmouthshire

[@clowderlibrary]

👀!

[@petejones7878]

feel sorry for your moggy ,let it out off the lead , it will come back ,I know I have kept lotts of cats over the years ,and I have never had one that does not turn up at food time .

[@AndyKing1963]

Great video (as per usual) - you need to do a Cornwall road trip pronto ;) Avoid cows, especially with calves (bullocks should be obvious and you shouldn't get too near). Just to highlight what they 'can be like' in 2020 98 people were killed by cows in the UK.

[@clowderlibrary]

It’s happening soon!!! We’re renting a car and we’re going to do a whole coastal road trip!! Any recommendations of places to go?? Food to eat?? I’m excited to try a Cornish pasty!

[@AndyKing1963]

@@clowderlibrary the obvious route would be to drive from town to town down the North Coast (say Boscastle to Land's End - from memory, many of the Poldark filming locations are on the north coast?) and then take a trip through Bodmin Moor (checkout the Tors, stone circles & Trethevy Quoit) to the South Coast and visit the Eden Project, Mevagissey (probably my single most favourite place in Cornwall), Portmellon, and the coastal towns and bays in the area. On the north coast I can recommend the following as I've been to every one of them: Tintagel (the castle and clifftop views - although the town gets VERY busy with tourists it is also worth a look), Padstow (for the harbour and the restaurants), Newquay (for the beaches, especially Fistral beach and the town - although again it gets very busy), Perranporth for the 3-mile long beach - watch out for the rip tides if you go in the sea, St Agnes for the cliff top walks and who can resist a lane called the Stippy Stappy? and St Ives (which is utterly beautiful, but IMHO Mevagissey just edges it). To be honest, I don't think you can go wrong in Cornwall, nearly every bay, beach and village is worth a visit. My friends from Denver also walked along the path at Wheal Coates which has its famous tin mine ruins. If Cornwall has a problem at all, it's that you will fall in love with it and probably want to go live there, which as problems go, probably doesn't make the top 10 ;) Have a good time whatever you do, oh and top tip get the smallest car you can. On the way back I'd recommend a trip up to Exmoor.

[@clowderlibrary]

@@AndyKing1963 ✍️AGGRESSIVELY WRITING ALL THIS DOWN

[@AndyKing1963]

@@clowderlibrary Mousehole (South Coast), Port Isaac, Charlestown, Portloe, Zennor and Coverack are also gorgeous villages and are worth a visit.

[@AndyKing1963]

Again I can highly recommend taking a short flight over to see Guernsey, for a Cornwall meets a slightly French style (both sets of locals will kill me ;)). Joking aside everything about the island is perfect and it really has a different vibe from the rest of the UK and even more so than Jersey. As it's so small (compact!) everything is very easy to get to (although a hire car is a must if you want to explore) and there are a ton of bays, beaches, clifftop walks, and nature trails to explore. The food is great (I'd really recommend Taste of India @ L'Erée Beach and Le Nautique in town). The capital St Peter Port is VERY picturesque and full of history (Castle Cornet is very interesting as is Victor Hugo's home). And there are plenty of shops, quirky streets, and great restaurants. Overall the island has a very relaxed vibe (some people tell me it slightly reminds them of what England was like in the 1950s), but St Peter Port can have a nice buzz on a warm summer's night.

[@AndyKing1963]

re Horror - I'd recommend Ramsey Campbell

[@clowderlibrary]

👀

[@leematthews6812]

Look, I *don't* want to go in the bag, OK? Carry me on your shoulders, I'm Royalty!

[@clowderlibrary]

sometimes he really is like a toddler who isn't ready to go home😂

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Most times when your in a field cows they leave you alone but if they do "Remain calm and continue walking on quietly and quickly, trying to pass around them without making any startling movements. Cows will most likely leave you alone once they realize you are not a threat. If you detect an aggressive cow or a threatening group of cows, keep moving calmly and do not make direct eye contact" got this of the internet if you've got a dog let it go.

[@frglee]

According to the BBC, the total average annual figures for cow attacks in the UK are 'roughly 3 deaths, 40 serious injuries and 37 lesser injuries, but all of these 80 annual incidents had the potential to be fatal.' It strikes me as a walker that cows are fairly well behaved in fields generally, though I've heard that the large French horned breed, the Charolais, has a poor reputation in this respect. All cows can get spooked by dogs, especially if they have calves, so perhaps it's best not to walk through fields with cattle if you have a dog, even a well behaved one on a lead. If the cows approach you, move away calmly and leave the field, and yes, I have heard that letting your dog off the lead if an attack by cows seems likely - it is safer for you (and the dog).

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

@@frglee nice reply she'll never go out of the house again fearful of the next cow gang massacre 🤣🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮

[@clowderlibrary]

@@frglee I think if I see a cow in a footpath field I’ll just avoid it unless I’m with another person 😅

[@clowderlibrary]

@@tonyrantnrave6854 🏃🏻‍♀️🐄🐄🐄🐄

[@mrstoives2444]

Ted needs his own KZbin channel 🐈‍⬛

[@clowderlibrary]

I’m saving up to get a small camera I can attach to his collar so I can get some Ted Cam shots 😆

[@mrstoives2444]

@@clowderlibrary You Tube loves cat videos. His channel could get bigger than yours😂

[@clowderlibrary]

@@mrstoives2444 I don’t doubt it 😂

[@cheekynandosuk6424]

a lot of the places people will suggest to you are tiny towns that might not be worth the effort if you are far away. however, i'd say these are the most interesting: bath,york, cambridge, oxford, edinburgh, conwy and caenarfon( medieval walled towns with castles,) norwich, bristol(vibrant hipster city next to bath), windsor, brighton (hipster city with a vibe where pewdiepie used to live) i would go out of my way to see these places at least once with a friend. norwich is a hidden gem: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXLIeoZ_Z9uZpLM

[@Greenwood4727]

I know its not rained its weird.. ;) you know NOW how it feels

[@clowderlibrary]

The other day it was 32.°C and it felt weird 😂

[@Greenwood4727]

you can never rely on uk weather, so its grab the sun when you can, as we may not see it again for months. it one of the stereotypes in the Uk and experiencing the whole range of weather in a single day is an experience. The UK has some of the greatest places, some are well hidden as we dont want just anyone visiting ;).. I love malham Cove, CastleRigg Stone Circle, Keswick, tbh you would need 10 lifetimes to see everything here, and even then

[@petejones7532]

Have to admit, I've never seen anybody walk a cat on a lead.

[@michaelhay8712]

You must go to the Scottish Highlands, check out the NC500 route online, there’s nothing like it on earth.

[@clowderlibrary]

Ohhhh!!! 👀!

[@weedle30]

If you do want to get Winnie the Pooh and Hundred Acre wood vibe, head down to Ashdown Forest in Sussex where the real Christopher Robin used to live and play! You should be able to see the bridge and play Pooh Sticks! 😄😄

[@clowderlibrary]

Awwwww 🥹

[@gmdhargreaves]

Defo trespassing when you say "I hope Im not trespassing", stick to the paths but at last you wont get shot in the UK

[@clowderlibrary]

The app with the path map was wigging out which is how I got lost but I would hope someone firsts asks “are you lost?” before they just shoot a defenseless person

[@Greenwood4727]

And 4 days later rain, thunderstorms, yellow weather warnings the UK

[@davidfenn4444]

I'm not sure if cats appreciate being taken for walks.

[@clowderlibrary]

He likes it! He just hates getting in his bag because he thinks he’s going to the vet

[@davidfenn4444]

@@clowderlibrary I'll take your word for it.

[@zhardoum]

Couple of things, if crossing a farmers field ‘always always’ have your dog on a leash if you own a dog If crossing a field at night be very careful of cows, in daytime they are fat slow lazy buggers, night time they can and will push/attack you and have killed people when threatened. Finally, uk is not the usa, put your hand up and say ‘sorry’ and give a smile, will solve 99.9% of all problems then and there

[@clowderlibrary]

I don't have a dog so no problems there and i don't think I'll ever be brave enough to do a trail at night 😅--people do seem nice here. it's just hard to believe since landowners in the US are very intense with trespassers. Something to get used to!

[@zhardoum]

@@clowderlibrary we have a very famous trail called the Pennine way. Crosses the backbone of England and is a long walk, takes well over a week. If your not up to the entire walk do it in parts but its well worth the effort.

[@Bob10009]

I have lived in the countryside all my life. The only time cows are normally aggressive in any way is if they are dairy cows with calves, a bull during breeding season or curious bullocks when you have a dog. Whilst dogs should ALWAYS be under close control, the last place you want a dog if you encounter aggressive cows is on a lead. All that does is bring the cows to you - it’s the dog they feel threatened by, not you - it also makes the dog think it needs to protect you thereby probably making your dog react badly, the dog also cannot defend itself on a lead. People who get trampled by cows are often trying to protect their dog. Best thing to do is let go of the lead, head for the nearest way out of the field, let the dog use its natural speed to defend itself whilst you get out. The dog will probably only need help getting over the fence or whatever once you are safe. As with most animals, the worst thing to do with cows is to show fear or challenge them. Simply stay confident, calm, don’t back down and keep walking. A stamp of the feet will make 90% of pushy cows back off. If in doubt, don’t enter the field in the first place. If this feels scary, rest assured, in 50 years I’ve only ever had one situation where a group of testosterone filled bullocks forced me to leave a field and that was only to remove my dog from a potentially escalating situation.

[@downsman1]

In the short(ish) time that you've been here, you have obviously absorbed the basic rule: Never ignore a chance to enjoy good weather. This is because we just don't know how long it will be until we get some more. The "Right to roam" also seems to have made an impression and, let's face it, you are most unlikely to be shot for putting foot on someone's land, the mark of a civilised society. Enjoy your travels (don't forget Brighton!)......................................... ........................................ the ancient Englishman.

[@clowderlibrary]

I’ve also started consuming A LOT of tea 😊

[@downsman1]

@@clowderlibrary When you start dunking digestives in the tea, then you'll know that Britain has worked it's ancient magic on you and you will never be quite the same again. Welcome back to your roots!

[@petejones7878]

Its not a "trail , its a footpath

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

Black Country Living Museum 123mile from Salisbury Beamish, the Living Museum of the North 319mile from Salisbury you do the maths or is it math? PS we don't play soccer we play football can't stand the game myself

[@clowderlibrary]

We call football soccer⚽️ in the US because we have a separate sport already called football🏈 -don’t know why we call it football since most of the sport is played holding the ball 🤡

[@tonyrantnrave6854]

@@clowderlibrary as Rhett Butler said in Gone with the wind. Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn its our sport and we'll call it what we want (Joking)🤣 I don't think he said the last part did he?

[@petejones7878]

If there is a cow in the field ,just say hallo and move on , if there is a Bull or any other animal that could be dangerous ,then run ...lol...I think it is illigal for a farmer to put a dangerous animal in a field with a footpath

[@bull010163]

Is there another adjective other than cute in America?????

[@clowderlibrary]

No. We are uncultured swine

[@garrygreen4814]

They dont mind you tresspassing as much as spreading diseases via your shoes

[@clowderlibrary]

Garry, this is one of the silliest thing I’ve ever read. No one can possibly expect people to have “disease free” shoes when shoes are literally used on the dirtiest surface 🙃

[@garrygreen4814]

You tell that to the farmers who told me then of course shoes can transfer bacteria from one field to another

[@enemde3025]

You do know that you're weird for taking the cat everywhere with you !? ( Forget that question. I've just seen you have " smashed avocado on toast " !! THAT explains it all !!) Can't understand how you were able to take the cat to the farm when they don't allow dogs !? You haven't "gotten" responses. You have "GOT or RECIEVED" responses !

[@clowderlibrary]

You say I’m weird like I’m supposed to be embarrassed. Im not 😂-avocado toast is delicious. You should try it! there were dogs at the farm. Zero issues with them being there or us being there. This is the second time you’ve made an aggressive comment about me doing things with my cat. If you don’t like it why do you keep watching my videos 🙃

[@clowderlibrary]

Also, if you click on the link to the farm, which I provided in the description box, it states on the home page that dogs are allowed on the farm

[@victoriasaintclaire]

@enemde you do know that you can simply mind your business and let Abbie make her videos for those of us that DO enjoy them, without your needless comments?

[@keith1222]

Why walk a cat? Let it go out on it's own. It'll come back.

[@clowderlibrary]

I don’t trust him to come back home. He’s also very friendly and I don’t want someone to steal him

[@aalexjohna]

You're a honey. xx