点评:Our tour with Steve G. was excellent. He knows the history, geography, stories, back roads and back stories of the whole area. He lives in the area and knows it so well. He is personable, knowledgeable and was always ready to modify the planned route to accommodate our requests and interests. Within minutes of starting out on our first day, we knew we had more than a guide - we had a new friend in the Cotwolds!
We learned about everything from the Viking, Roman, Anglo-Saxon history to the details of stone wall construction, thatched roof details and the economy of the local farmers. When Steve learned of our interest in local gardens, he modified the schedule to include one of the most beautiful gardens in England.
As we rode through the area, Steve pointed out the hidden homes of recording artists, industry leaders and even a church doorway said to inspire a Harry Potter setting.
On our travel to London, Steve told us about visiting Stonehenge as a child, and how the area had changed and provided us with great suggestions on how to get the most our of our visit there.
We highly recommend Steve. You will have a memorable experience.
翻译:我们跟随史蒂夫·G进行的游览体验极佳。他对整个地区的历史、地理、传说、偏僻小径以及鲜为人知的往事都了如指掌。他就住在这一带,对这里极为熟悉。他为人亲切且知识渊博,还总是乐意根据我们的要求和兴趣来调整原定游览路线。第一天出发没几分钟,我们就意识到自己拥有的不只是位导游——我们在科茨沃尔德结识了一位新朋友!
我们了解到了从维京人到罗马人时代的种种历史。从盎格鲁-撒克逊的历史,到石墙建造的细节、茅草屋顶的构造,再到当地农民的经济状况,方方面面均有涉及。当史蒂夫得知我们对当地的花园感兴趣后,便调整了行程安排,将英格兰最美丽的花园之一纳入其中。
我们驾车穿行于这片区域时,史蒂夫指给我们看那些隐藏在林间的录音艺术家们的住所、业界领袖的庄园,甚至还有一扇据说曾为《哈利·波特》的场景设计提供灵感的教堂大门。
在前往伦敦的途中……史蒂夫跟我们讲述了他小时候游览巨石阵的经历,以及那一带如今的变化。他还给了我们很多宝贵建议,帮助我们充分体验这次旅行。
我们极力推荐史蒂夫——跟随他,你定会拥有一次难忘的体验。