topsham take two.

it is with deep shame that i realise my last post was almost two months ago! i share the blame between my own ineptness and deadline season (which technically i am still in but have lost the will to care!)

so i return to the blog with my tail between my legs and another topsham excursion to share with you...

on wednesday the history girls and i threw down our pens, shut off our laptops and ignored the beckoning call of the library for the call of afternoon tea (not before having attended a 9 am lecture and a dissertation meeting, sad times). unfortunately the exeter bargain with the weather to always be sunny on open days failed dismally and before even getting on the train we were pretty drenched (trust me, some snow much might appreciated here just for a break from the grey skies and continual rain that has been driving us all to despair...)

nevertheless we powered on and had a little wander around the antiques warehouse - which is like a treasure trove ensnaring unsuspecting history students! but eventually the call of our (aka vicky's and my) stomachs beckoned and we headed off for tea.

sarah has become a regular at the georgian tea house in topsham and so this is where we went. it is everything you could hope for - a grand georgian house in which the living and dining rooms are converted into tea rooms. there was much deliberating (mainly on my behalf) over what to have. in the end i settled for a plain scone with butter and strawberry jam (the latter handmade which made it even more delicious). i also managed to nab a bit of clotted cream from sarah so it was a really indulgent scone! this went down really well, helped by the sharp but refreshing glass of homemade lemonade that i had with it. the scone was warm (much to my uneducated surprise) and super crumbly and really just delicious. i will definitely be going back for more!

up next, a catch-up post!
love,
nen
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