The Sheriff of Nottingham

As we had decided to extend the tripping about, we had to return to derby to renew the car rental lease and swap cars. Derby is a shit of a town to drive through, with annoying one way systems and roundabouts that don't quite match the GPS instructions, so decided not to stay there any longer than necessary.  And we were so close to Nottingham, and I've been a fan of Robin Hood movies, so why not go there. 

So the following day we located Sherwood Forest. This was a lovely place to walk, easy to get away from the throngs, and we developed an appreciation of the oak tree. 

This is the oldest oak in the forest  - 800-1000 years old. 

A few oak facts:

The oak doesn't produce acorns for at least 40 years

In the 1700's it would take 2000 mature oaks to build what was regarded as a smallish ship

Then we drove to our next Airbnb, a lovely apartment above the old stables in the quiet quaint town of Thorner. 

 

The entrance to our apartment above the stables.