Getting on with life

As the world continues in turmoil and very few of us can even think of what is coming next, life has to go on, Trans people throughout the world are being targeted, more so than ever in what are supposed to be civilised countries. They ignore our history, we have been around in one form or another in many cultures around the world for thousands of years, yet many try to promote anti-Trans rhetoric as protecting the world against the new Transgender 'disease'.  I have written about the problems we are facing here in the UK and I know our sisters in the USA and many other countries are facing far worse. 

Outside the Crown & Cushion Hotel

But having said all that life goes on, out in the real world I have not had any bad experiences, in fact it seems just the opposite, my presence has only been very positive. We recently returned to the Cotswolds, and had another fabulous time, our choice of hotel this time was The Crown & Cushion Hotel in Chipping Norton, a 15th century former coaching inn, it is a building full of character, there is no lift, the walk from the car park at the rear of the hotel on a wet day (in heels!) can be challenging as it is quite steep and some of it is cobbles. However, our room was fabulous and much larger than those on offer in most modern hotels of today. We particularly liked the bar, very welcoming and friendly, the drinks are a reasonable price and the bar food is excellent with very generous portions. The hotel was once owned by Keith Moon (Moon the Loon) the drummer from the legendary pop group The Who and there are a number of photos in the hotel of Keith and fellow Who artists including Roger Daltrey. 

Outside the former recording studios

For a quiet small market town it has a big connection with the pop industry, something I was surprised to discover, not far from the hotel in years gone past is the site of the former recording studios which belonged to Mike and Richard Vernon of Blue Horizon Records. Many famous records were recorded here, Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty, In The Army Now by Status Quo, Promise Me by Beverly Craven and many more. Although the studios have long gone, the building remains and there is a blue plaque to commemorate the sites history.

As it happens the pop music theme continued with a visit to The Living Room Cinema, a wonderful luxury small cinema located in the High Street. I say small there are two screens each with seating for 40, but not the normal cinema type seating there are comfortable armchairs or if you are in the back row as we were, two seat sofas. We were able to enjoy lovely food and a bottle of wine in the bar at the entrance of the building before the film, Song Sung Blue staring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, great film, it had me singing along, I can thoroughly recommend it.

During our visit to the area we spent some time in Moreton In Marsh, another small market town and Stowe on the Wold, both places are very nice and have lots of small independent shops  and places to eat or just have a coffee. All in all another great few days away, I spent five days in total female mode, I had no problems at all, we were welcomed wherever we went and I felt completely comfortable. If you are able to get out and about then the Cotswolds is certainly a lovely place to visit.

To all my readers, where ever you are, thank you for reading and keep safe....