Train rides and countrysides

Of course were not in the countryside, were experiencing village life in Topsham.

The speedy rail that whisked us here, replete with charming seatmate who chatted us up pleasurably for the duration, has convinced me we need such efficiencies in America. You don't have to drive here. The trains are swift, inexpensive and frequent.

Topsham has one of everything you'd need: chemist, pubs, dentist, great used book store (FOUR great typography finds), French restaraunt named Petite Maison. Good friends too, which must be a requirement of life here.

We saw many things yesterday, the most amazing being a family of Black Swans on the river Clist (the dirtiest sounding of all the river names).

Today were back to London on those speedy trains after a stop at Exeter Cathedral. More later from the road...