点评:My husband and I spent a week in London recently. It was our first time in England, and since I am a big fan of British programs like "The Great British Bake Off," "Downton Abbey," "All Creatures Great & Small," etc. I have always wanted to experience the English countryside for myself. A fellow Viking Cruise traveler recommended Victoria's Cotswold Teacup Tours, so I contacted Victoria via her website. She asked some questions about our interests and then provided a suggested 1-day itinerary for review. Victoria was happy to modify the itinerary to fit in a couple of places that I had read about. On the morning of the tour, we took an easy train ride from London Paddington to Hanborough Station. Victoria was waiting for us at the station with a big smile and a wave, as though we were friends she had not seen in a long time. As we drove through the countryside, she told us about the local history and interesting stories. Her very comfortable vehicle was stocked with drinks, umbrellas, and anything we might need. She arranged a lovely lunch for us at a beautiful old pub/inn, which was delicious. Victoria is a true lady of the Cotswolds and knows all the best places to visit. In a couple of the villages, she introduced us to local merchants... one who allowed us a short tour of his beautiful gardens. We spent only one 6-hour day with Victoria, but I feel like we have made a true friend. I am now dreaming about a Christmas time visit in the future and will definitely reach out to Victoria when that time comes.
翻译:最近,我和丈夫在伦敦度过了整整一周。这是我们第一次到英国。由于我非常喜欢《英国烘焙大赛》、《唐顿庄园》、《万物生灵》等英国电视剧,一直都渴望能亲自体验一下英国的乡村风光。另一位维京游轮的旅客向我推荐了维多利亚经营的“科茨沃尔德茶杯之旅”,于是我通过她的网站联系了她。她询问了一些关于我们兴趣爱好的问题,随后提供了一份建议的一日游行程供我们参考。维多利亚很乐意根据我提到的几个想去的地方来调整行程。游览当天早上,我们乘坐火车从伦敦帕丁顿站轻松抵达汉伯勒站。维多利亚站在站台上,面带灿烂的笑容向我们挥手,就好像我们是许久未见的老朋友一般。当我们驾车穿行在乡间时……她向我们讲述了当地的历史以及各种有趣的故事。她的车非常舒适,车内备有饮料、雨伞以及我们可能需要的任何物品。她还在一家环境优美的古老酒馆为我们安排了美味的午餐。维多利亚堪称科茨沃尔德的典范淑女,对所有值得一游的好地方都了如指掌。在几个村庄里,她还把我们介绍给当地的商家……其中一位还允许我们简短参观他精心打理的美丽花园。我们与维多利亚共度了短短一天,时间虽只有6小时而已。不过,我觉得我们交到了一位真正的朋友。我现在就盼着将来能有个圣诞节拜访的机会,到那时我一定会联系维多利亚的。