Most of the time we've been away we know the weather at home has been good. Now back in the midlands, it did not disappoint. Despite a little rain through the night, this morning the sun was up, the sky blue, and the mercury rising.
Bliss. Sadly though today would be our last day away.
But first before heading home there was a campervan to view again, after which a discussion about Marge's future, which she must have heard, because just as we joined the M4O at Warwick her wing mirror on the driver's side became loose and almost dropped off. So a swift stop on the hard shoulder before we carried on pulling off at the next junction, stopping at a Coop for repairs.
Marge obviously wasn't happy at hearing her days might be numbered. Calm down Marge, no decision has been made yet. Despite some problems last year with her, she's served us well carrying us all the way to the south of Morocco and back, a journey of over five thousand miles without missing a beat, and again on our Scotland adventure, clocking 2467 miles, once again without a blip, except for the wing mirror incident. Now safely home, tonight we thank Marge for her reliability and the memories she's helped to create with us this year. For anyone who's interested we have been away for thirty eight nights. Spent a total of £237.00 on overnight stops, and £38.0O on showers which equates to just over £7.23 per night. Marge's fuel cost, well we didn't bother to document this figure, with the current price of fuel it was mega bucks, but that's o.k. with our overnight costs so low we could afford to splash out on keeping Marge moving. Back home now we've much to do, and think about. With, good weather forecast for the next week, we might just fit in a couple of nights away in Sussex. Don't tell Marge, there's another van we need to look at. It will need to be exceptional if it's going to replace Marge.
What the internet says about Thame
Thame is a historic and thriving market town in Oxfordshire, England, located about 13 miles east of Oxford at the foot of the Chiltern Hills.
History and Character
Thame (pronounced "Tame", with a silent 'h') grew from Anglo-Saxon roots, with archaeological evidence showing settlement activity spanning thousands of years. In the 12th century, the Bishop of Lincoln planned the town's layout, creating its iconic, wide, boat-shaped High Street which was specifically designed to host a bustling marketplace. Today, ancient medieval timber-framed buildings stand side-by-side with Georgian and Victorian architecture. It is also famous as a regular filming location for the ITV television series Midsomer Murders.
Top Attractions and Things to Do
Thame Museum: Located near the town centre, it details the rich local history and heritage of the area.
The Players Theatre: A community venue hosting drama, live music, and annual pantomimes.
Cuttlebrook Nature Reserve: An award-winning local reserve offering peaceful walking paths and diverse wildlife.
Rumseys Chocolaterie: A popular artisan chocolate shop featured in Midsomer Murders.
St Mary’s Church: A striking 13th-century parish church featuring a tall historic spire.
Local Markets and Events
Weekly Market: A traditional street market is held every Tuesday, alongside a farmers' market on the second Tuesday of each month.
Thame Fair: An historic annual fair taking over the town centre and upper high street every September and October.
Oxfordshire County and Thame Show: A massive annual one-day agricultural show held every July.
Here's a list of all the places we stayed on our September/October 2026 Scottish Trip, click on the photo or title to open that day of the trip
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