Autumn seems to be over as soon as it started and summer is here again in England. And what a positively glorious day it was. It was the kind of day where you gaze up into the sky in admiration of the startling blue, take in a deep breath and simply be greatful for being alive.

We explored the beautiful rolling hills of Devon, stopping off at a chilli farm on the way, and then determindly seeking out a beautiful hotel tucked away on a hill top for a delicious cream tea.

It was a lazy day and once we had had our fill of cream teas we hopped back into the car for a scenic drive through the countryside, seeing Devon's beaches, picturesque villages with tiny marinas, little old ladies struggling across the road.

There is nothing quite like a cooling beer in the beer garden of an English pub with a gentle river meandering by. A dog owner kept us all amused by throwing sticks into the river for his beautiful blue eyed Alaskan husky to jump into to fetch for him.

I dont think I could have asked for a more pleasant day, lovely weather, great company, good food and good drink.