Nina's Blog - Sunday 8th June 2025

The forecast for today is for sunny spells and no rain. Perhaps I can leave my umbrella behind. Time for a shorter skirt than the last couple of days I think, perhaps even a revealed navel. But it's only 13 C now, not expected to get warmer than 15 C so I'll still need a jacket or cardigan.

Better get dressed and go out. Perhaps I'll head for the Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock on the Kennet and Avon first.

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ninalanyon · 61-69, T

Sunday 8th June 2025, 20:27

Here's the hotel I'm staying in. Looks quite posh from the front but in fact it's pretty ordinary inside.

Unfortunately I'm not actually staying in that building but the one next door which has cheaper rooms.

meggie · F

@ninalanyon is that a Best Western? I think I stayed there last year.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@meggie Yes, it's the Sure Hotel, Christchurch Road, just opposite the church. Reasonably priced and conveniently situated for a walk into the centre. My room in the building next door is small but clean and well equipped with a fridge and microwave. But the wifi is terrible. I have to reconnect very frequently.

meggie · F

@ninalanyon yes i thought it was. It's very unusual, but handy, to find a microwave and fridge in your room. Best Westerns are my favourite hotel chain.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@meggie I think it's the first time I've stayed in a Best Western. I picked it simply because it was the cheapest place within walking distance of Reading Museum. All the other options were either more expensive or looked like dives. I'm going to make a point of checking the Best Westerns in future

meggie · F

@ninalanyon if you become a member, which is free, you get free breakfast and accrue points. You can use the points for a free night or get a voucher to spend at shops or restaurants. Sometimes too you may get a free upgrade.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

@meggie Interesting. I did join because it immediately gave a small reduction, 10% I think, in the price. I didn't notice the free breakfast though. But that doesn't matter because I try to avoid the temptation of breakfast in favour of an extra visit to a cafe or teashop; I have to think of my figure you know!