Things I Learned in London: Part II
*Even after an hour of watching, I really just don’t “get” rugby. *The Royal Wedding is kind of a big deal *The ravens in the Tower of London have their […]
Category Archives: England
Wrapping Things up in London
This post marks the end of this trip. After two more days in London, we will shuffle to Heathrow, nearly miss our flight, surprisingly get upgraded (hell yeah! And… how […]
Back in London: Hampton Court
I’m falling behind on my blog again, as I attempt to wrap up this wonderful adventure. That trip that took me around the island of Sicily, through some of the […]
Things I Learned in Yorkshire
A spot o’ tea * I learned that “Tea Time” is actually “Dinner” time. * There is a noted difference between Southerners (Londoners) and Northerners. It seems the opinions are […]
Yorkshire: Until we meet again
“A journey is best measured in friends, not in miles.” – Tim Cahill My final morning in Yorkshire brings me more villages, castles, and books. After our day in York, […]
York: Vikings, cathedrals, and tea rooms.
“I learned to change my accent; in England, your accent identifies you very strongly with a class, and I did not want to be held back.” – Sting Ahhh… I’ve […]
Back in time with the Brontës, books, and bath oils
Yorkshire, England 3/12/2010 “I’ve dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they’ve gone through and through me, like wine through water, […]
Yorkshire’s countryside, castles and higgledy piggledy stone walls
Yorkshire, England 3/11/2010 Stepping down the stairs of the plane onto the runway of the small Leeds/Bradford airport, I smile to be back in England. My good, fellow book-loving friend, […]
