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 It's not easy to find a chain store in England that is not also found in America. But we did.
I love Boots. It's a drug store, mini department store, and gift shop all in one. You never know what you'll find.  Just take a look at that "before" woman. Yikes.
 Harrods is the world's most famous luxury department store. I picked up that description from their website, but it really is true. The store exudes luxury. www.merriam webster.com defines exudes as "to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions." I have been to Harrods. It is over one million square feet of luxury oozing and spreading out in all directions. Watch your step. Wear boots.
I have a little problem with purses. Not anywhere near the Imelda Marcos shoe problem, but still, I own about five purses, which—considering you can only carry one at a time—is a bit extreme. And sadly, the only reason my collection is limited to five is that I am very picky about what I want and do not want in a purse. It's only natural then, that when I find one that meets my high specs, I should get it. But this time I didn't. And now I can't find the purse anywhere on the planet. And I have looked.  You know how the Queen and her posse wear Barbour waxed coats for their country pursuits?
You don't know? Well, they do. Barbour has been around since 1894. They are famous for their waxed jackets that last forever and look cool and are worn by the royal family. So why didn't I get this Barbour purse? Because I have five purses already and I don't need another one. No matter that's it's a waxed Barbour and can get wet and is cool and has some nifty pockets and a spiffy plaid interior, I left it behind. Sigh.
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Saturday 9/21
Land at Heathrow, train to paddington, train to Exeter, train to barnstaple, walk to The Old Vicarage—where we are staying until Thursday.
After our tea we walk to the bus station to pick up bus schedules. Hop the 21 to Fremington, which is where we left off last time.
Sunday, 9/22 Morning
Ate a marvelous breakfast, then walked straight out of Barnstaple to pick up the path heading northwest.
Sunday, 9/22 Afternoon
We walk Braunton to Saunton, intending to catch bus at Saunton, except I read Saturday’s bus schedule instead of Sunday’s because it’s so easy to do that and we soon find out there is no Sunday bus service in Saunton.
Saturday, 9/22 Evening
Our main goal on Sunday every time we come to England is it to make it to a Sunday Roast Dinner. Usually we miss it. Today though we are lucky: we find a good place in Braunton and end the walk on a full-belly note. Total miles today: 11.5.
