I BRUSHED MY TEETH WITH BUM RASH CREAM.

It has been nearly 72 hours since I decided that the tube of hydrocortisone in my shaving kit was a travel size tube of Crest toothpaste.  I must admit that it took about 6 seconds of vigorous brushing before the shock kicked in.The taste was not as I recalled and the immediate sensation of being sick to my stomach was not as per usual either.  I looked down to the bathroom counter and to my horror it all became clear.  The label says for external use only, so thats a problem right off the bat.When in Britain one must keep a stiff upper lip and “Never Surrender”.  I am just hopeful to have an upper lip when I wake up tomorrow, stiff or otherwise.  So as I sit knocking out today’s blog I can say that no matter what I eat or what I drink tastes like hydrocortisone.  OK, moving on. Today is Saturday but  not just any Saturday in Oxford’s calendar.  This afternoon is the annual Boat Race as Oxford Universty rows against Cambridge on the Thames for the 163rd consecutive year.  This sporting event is rumoured to bring out sometimes close to a million fans along the banks of  London’s famous murky river.

After lunch we decided that we should try to find some of the most quaint villages we could, so we drove on to Chipping Norton.  I met a fella on the street there who put us on to (as he described) the most picturesque village of them all.  He said you have to go and see Lower Slaughter.  Not a better name for a crime novel but as we drove into the tiny village your breath is taken away by the picture postcard setting.  I suggest that if you are at all interested please search google images for this village.  I do not have the vocabulary to do it justice.After a few more hours in the country we eventually wound our way back to the hotel and the drive was spectacular.  We stopped in the hotel bar on the way to our room  for a couple of local pints.  Job done and to bed for an early morning set aside for souvenir shopping.I could go on and on but I am drawn to the television now.  The women’s race is on and Cambridge is several boat lengths ahead.  I do not want to miss the rest of the afternoon’s excitement so I bid you farewell.  Tomorrow is for home and to reconnect with family.Cheers!Markp.s. Cambridge was victorious in all 4 races this afternoon.