Lessons from The Cotswolds: Two Old Fogies Dodge Disasters while Walking Through The Cotswolds

by Lele Beutel

A laugh-filled, soul-lifting journey that proves life’s best stories start after 60.


When Lele Beutel and her 81-year-old husband Mike set out to walk the Cotswolds—a famously picturesque stretch of English countryside—they expected peaceful trails and postcard-perfect views. What they didn’t expect were the mishaps, missed turns, and misdirection that would turn their scenic hike into an unpredictable adventure. But with every mishap came something a lesson—about trust, humor, aging, prayer, people, and perseverance.


In Lessons from the Cotswolds, each chapter reveals a new insight discovered along the way, blending travel mishaps with heartfelt revelations. From the simple act of asking for directions to the profound experience of slowing down, Lele and her husband learn—again and again—that life after 60 still has plenty of lessons.


Funny, warm, and quietly wise, this is more than a travel memoir—it’s a love story, a spiritual journey, and a celebration of walking forward, no matter your age.

179 pages, Paperback

Published June 26, 2025

Reviews

[Laurie Chalko · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book made me realize that I need to start paying attention to the publishers of bargain books to avoid self-published books.

[Deborah Compton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charming "travel" adventure with a twist

I picked important tips for traveling like lowering my expectations of perfection and having an attitude of gratitude instead of grumbling about every little annoyance. Nothing much on packing😂

[Brian Skillen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book for my parents, who are in their 70s, and they loved it! They don't travel as much as they want to, and it was a fun way for them to experience the travel!