Cara/Andrea here,
Here we are in August, those last few weeks of summer lassitude before Labor Day signals that we all 
must slough off our flip-flops and shorts and buckle back down to work. (Never mind what the calendar says about the Autumn equinox, here in America, the first Monday in September means the beach party is over.)
Now, in Europe, August has long been the traditional month to go away on vacation—France and Italy basically shut down as everyone takes the opportunity to venture far and wide for a break from the familiar. It’s been coming increasingly the same here. Where I am, there’s a noticeable absence of the usual crowds, and many of my friends are heading off for visits to summer beach or mountain houses, or exotic globe trotting adventures. (I can’t help but think of our Regency era characters, for whom August signaled the start of the country house party/shooting season, or the city Victorians, who could take advantage of the new railroad systems to vacation at the seaside!)
Alas, I am not sailing off to any exotic ports, save in my own imagination. (If you read a note of longing in the statement, well . . . maybe just a little!) I love to travel, so despite the fact that I’m staying close to home, I’ve decided to settle into my armchair and do some mental peregrinations. So where am I going? Since money and logistics are no object, I let my imagination run free . . . here are some of the spots that top my Travel Wish List:
The Scottish Highlands
The austere beauty of the Highlands has always struck a chord with me. I’d bring my hiking boots and walking stick so I could explore the loch and moors and tiny villages—along with plenty of buttery shortbread to fuel the trekking!
The Great Barrier Reef
The magical underwater sea life of this wonder of the world is something that always attracted me. (As a kid, I was hooked on Jacques Cousteau documentaries, and thought I wanted to be a marine biologist.)
An African Safari
I really want to see the magnificent animals of Africa in their natural habitat before that world disappears.
The Swiss Alps
The majestic splendor of the mountains is another lodestone for me. More walking, scenic vistas, charming villages—and chocolate!
Tuscany
There’s something ethereal about the light of Tuscany—its soft, shimmering nuances seem to make all stresses of everyday life relax and unwind. (There’s a reason the Italians have refined the art of living well.)
A deserted Hawaiian beach
I don’t often laze around, but the sounds and sights of a tropical paradise—the bright jeweltone colors, the sound of the ocean—makes it a perfect place to relax, read, and simply let reality float away for an interlude.
Paris
Because after all that traveling, I’ll want a suite at the Ritz, a bottle of Dom Perignon, and a romantic stroll over the Seine at sunset before heading home.
So how about you? Did you travel to a fun destination this summer? Do tell, so we can all share in the fun. And if, like me, you've been sitting in your armchair, letting your mind wander, what would be your dream destination? (Hey, the trip's on me, so go first class! <G>)
I can never get enough of old images of beach holidays. Those buttoned-up women in full Victorian dress, having to navigate the sand and the sea spray in totally inappropriate clothing!
The there’s that whole other series of pictures, of early 20th century women being arrested for “indecent outfits”.
Well, it’s winter here! However we did just book a trip: a month in Ukraine (we’re optimistic and hoping Putin drops off the face of the Earth in the near future) and a month in Italy. Both are places I’ve spent plenty of time in already.
In Australia our big summer break also encompasses Christmas and New Year, so that’s definitely a part of the year where things get really quiet at home.
I can never get enough of old images of beach holidays. Those buttoned-up women in full Victorian dress, having to navigate the sand and the sea spray in totally inappropriate clothing!
The there’s that whole other series of pictures, of early 20th century women being arrested for “indecent outfits”.
Well, it’s winter here! However we did just book a trip: a month in Ukraine (we’re optimistic and hoping Putin drops off the face of the Earth in the near future) and a month in Italy. Both are places I’ve spent plenty of time in already.
In Australia our big summer break also encompasses Christmas and New Year, so that’s definitely a part of the year where things get really quiet at home.
I can never get enough of old images of beach holidays. Those buttoned-up women in full Victorian dress, having to navigate the sand and the sea spray in totally inappropriate clothing!
The there’s that whole other series of pictures, of early 20th century women being arrested for “indecent outfits”.
Well, it’s winter here! However we did just book a trip: a month in Ukraine (we’re optimistic and hoping Putin drops off the face of the Earth in the near future) and a month in Italy. Both are places I’ve spent plenty of time in already.
In Australia our big summer break also encompasses Christmas and New Year, so that’s definitely a part of the year where things get really quiet at home.
I can never get enough of old images of beach holidays. Those buttoned-up women in full Victorian dress, having to navigate the sand and the sea spray in totally inappropriate clothing!
The there’s that whole other series of pictures, of early 20th century women being arrested for “indecent outfits”.
Well, it’s winter here! However we did just book a trip: a month in Ukraine (we’re optimistic and hoping Putin drops off the face of the Earth in the near future) and a month in Italy. Both are places I’ve spent plenty of time in already.
In Australia our big summer break also encompasses Christmas and New Year, so that’s definitely a part of the year where things get really quiet at home.
I can never get enough of old images of beach holidays. Those buttoned-up women in full Victorian dress, having to navigate the sand and the sea spray in totally inappropriate clothing!
The there’s that whole other series of pictures, of early 20th century women being arrested for “indecent outfits”.
Well, it’s winter here! However we did just book a trip: a month in Ukraine (we’re optimistic and hoping Putin drops off the face of the Earth in the near future) and a month in Italy. Both are places I’ve spent plenty of time in already.
In Australia our big summer break also encompasses Christmas and New Year, so that’s definitely a part of the year where things get really quiet at home.
Sonya, it’s so true that the vintage women’s clothing boggles the mind in terms of relaxing and having fun. Can’t imagine how they walked in some of those corsets and bustles, let alone sat down and exhaled. Thank God for t-shorts and yoga pants!
Am so envious of a month’s vacation anywhere! I don’t think I’ve ever been able to go away that long. Ever. Though I do dream of renting a cottage somewhere on a scenic island like Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island for the summer as a writing retreat. Ah, well, a girl can dream!
Hard to think of summer and Xmas holidays! Santa and the beach??? Just doesn’t compute in my brain.
Sonya, it’s so true that the vintage women’s clothing boggles the mind in terms of relaxing and having fun. Can’t imagine how they walked in some of those corsets and bustles, let alone sat down and exhaled. Thank God for t-shorts and yoga pants!
Am so envious of a month’s vacation anywhere! I don’t think I’ve ever been able to go away that long. Ever. Though I do dream of renting a cottage somewhere on a scenic island like Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island for the summer as a writing retreat. Ah, well, a girl can dream!
Hard to think of summer and Xmas holidays! Santa and the beach??? Just doesn’t compute in my brain.
Sonya, it’s so true that the vintage women’s clothing boggles the mind in terms of relaxing and having fun. Can’t imagine how they walked in some of those corsets and bustles, let alone sat down and exhaled. Thank God for t-shorts and yoga pants!
Am so envious of a month’s vacation anywhere! I don’t think I’ve ever been able to go away that long. Ever. Though I do dream of renting a cottage somewhere on a scenic island like Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island for the summer as a writing retreat. Ah, well, a girl can dream!
Hard to think of summer and Xmas holidays! Santa and the beach??? Just doesn’t compute in my brain.
Sonya, it’s so true that the vintage women’s clothing boggles the mind in terms of relaxing and having fun. Can’t imagine how they walked in some of those corsets and bustles, let alone sat down and exhaled. Thank God for t-shorts and yoga pants!
Am so envious of a month’s vacation anywhere! I don’t think I’ve ever been able to go away that long. Ever. Though I do dream of renting a cottage somewhere on a scenic island like Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island for the summer as a writing retreat. Ah, well, a girl can dream!
Hard to think of summer and Xmas holidays! Santa and the beach??? Just doesn’t compute in my brain.
Sonya, it’s so true that the vintage women’s clothing boggles the mind in terms of relaxing and having fun. Can’t imagine how they walked in some of those corsets and bustles, let alone sat down and exhaled. Thank God for t-shorts and yoga pants!
Am so envious of a month’s vacation anywhere! I don’t think I’ve ever been able to go away that long. Ever. Though I do dream of renting a cottage somewhere on a scenic island like Nova Scotia or Prince Edward Island for the summer as a writing retreat. Ah, well, a girl can dream!
Hard to think of summer and Xmas holidays! Santa and the beach??? Just doesn’t compute in my brain.
This summer hubby & I are headed to Hawaii (in 14 days but who’s counting). Next summer my daughter & I are cruising to St Thomas, St Maarten, St Kitt, St Lucia & Barbados (We’ve been to Grand Turk, Bahamas, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras) But my DREAM vacation – Ireland & Scotland with a quick hop to Australia to pick up some opals.
This summer hubby & I are headed to Hawaii (in 14 days but who’s counting). Next summer my daughter & I are cruising to St Thomas, St Maarten, St Kitt, St Lucia & Barbados (We’ve been to Grand Turk, Bahamas, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras) But my DREAM vacation – Ireland & Scotland with a quick hop to Australia to pick up some opals.
This summer hubby & I are headed to Hawaii (in 14 days but who’s counting). Next summer my daughter & I are cruising to St Thomas, St Maarten, St Kitt, St Lucia & Barbados (We’ve been to Grand Turk, Bahamas, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras) But my DREAM vacation – Ireland & Scotland with a quick hop to Australia to pick up some opals.
This summer hubby & I are headed to Hawaii (in 14 days but who’s counting). Next summer my daughter & I are cruising to St Thomas, St Maarten, St Kitt, St Lucia & Barbados (We’ve been to Grand Turk, Bahamas, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras) But my DREAM vacation – Ireland & Scotland with a quick hop to Australia to pick up some opals.
This summer hubby & I are headed to Hawaii (in 14 days but who’s counting). Next summer my daughter & I are cruising to St Thomas, St Maarten, St Kitt, St Lucia & Barbados (We’ve been to Grand Turk, Bahamas, Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Belize & Honduras) But my DREAM vacation – Ireland & Scotland with a quick hop to Australia to pick up some opals.
No big trips for me this summer, but some of my dream destinations are Spain(especially Andalusia and Barcelona), Machu Picchu, South Africa, and New Zealand(an eclectic list!)
I also enjoy armchair travel by reading books about places I really DON’T want to go to, for instance “Travels in Siberia” by Ian Frazier is a really entertaining book, but I’m not planning on visiting in person!
No big trips for me this summer, but some of my dream destinations are Spain(especially Andalusia and Barcelona), Machu Picchu, South Africa, and New Zealand(an eclectic list!)
I also enjoy armchair travel by reading books about places I really DON’T want to go to, for instance “Travels in Siberia” by Ian Frazier is a really entertaining book, but I’m not planning on visiting in person!
No big trips for me this summer, but some of my dream destinations are Spain(especially Andalusia and Barcelona), Machu Picchu, South Africa, and New Zealand(an eclectic list!)
I also enjoy armchair travel by reading books about places I really DON’T want to go to, for instance “Travels in Siberia” by Ian Frazier is a really entertaining book, but I’m not planning on visiting in person!
No big trips for me this summer, but some of my dream destinations are Spain(especially Andalusia and Barcelona), Machu Picchu, South Africa, and New Zealand(an eclectic list!)
I also enjoy armchair travel by reading books about places I really DON’T want to go to, for instance “Travels in Siberia” by Ian Frazier is a really entertaining book, but I’m not planning on visiting in person!
No big trips for me this summer, but some of my dream destinations are Spain(especially Andalusia and Barcelona), Machu Picchu, South Africa, and New Zealand(an eclectic list!)
I also enjoy armchair travel by reading books about places I really DON’T want to go to, for instance “Travels in Siberia” by Ian Frazier is a really entertaining book, but I’m not planning on visiting in person!
Well, Dee, your dream vacation hits a lot of my Wish List (love the opals! I’ll take a few too!) But your current summer plans are not too shabby! May I stow away in your suitcase?
(I’ll bring the leis and the suntan lotion!)
Well, Dee, your dream vacation hits a lot of my Wish List (love the opals! I’ll take a few too!) But your current summer plans are not too shabby! May I stow away in your suitcase?
(I’ll bring the leis and the suntan lotion!)
Well, Dee, your dream vacation hits a lot of my Wish List (love the opals! I’ll take a few too!) But your current summer plans are not too shabby! May I stow away in your suitcase?
(I’ll bring the leis and the suntan lotion!)
Well, Dee, your dream vacation hits a lot of my Wish List (love the opals! I’ll take a few too!) But your current summer plans are not too shabby! May I stow away in your suitcase?
(I’ll bring the leis and the suntan lotion!)
Well, Dee, your dream vacation hits a lot of my Wish List (love the opals! I’ll take a few too!) But your current summer plans are not too shabby! May I stow away in your suitcase?
(I’ll bring the leis and the suntan lotion!)
Great Wish List, Karin. I have to agree on the armchair travels to places that are fascinating, but likely not all that comfortable in the flesh. (Though Siberia could be glorious in the short sliver of summer, if one brings plenty of insect repellent.) Ian Frazier’s travelogue’s are great fun. Have you ever read Eric Newby’s The Big Red Train Ride, which is about the trans-Siberian Express? A delightful travel book, as are all his travel adventures.
Great Wish List, Karin. I have to agree on the armchair travels to places that are fascinating, but likely not all that comfortable in the flesh. (Though Siberia could be glorious in the short sliver of summer, if one brings plenty of insect repellent.) Ian Frazier’s travelogue’s are great fun. Have you ever read Eric Newby’s The Big Red Train Ride, which is about the trans-Siberian Express? A delightful travel book, as are all his travel adventures.
Great Wish List, Karin. I have to agree on the armchair travels to places that are fascinating, but likely not all that comfortable in the flesh. (Though Siberia could be glorious in the short sliver of summer, if one brings plenty of insect repellent.) Ian Frazier’s travelogue’s are great fun. Have you ever read Eric Newby’s The Big Red Train Ride, which is about the trans-Siberian Express? A delightful travel book, as are all his travel adventures.
Great Wish List, Karin. I have to agree on the armchair travels to places that are fascinating, but likely not all that comfortable in the flesh. (Though Siberia could be glorious in the short sliver of summer, if one brings plenty of insect repellent.) Ian Frazier’s travelogue’s are great fun. Have you ever read Eric Newby’s The Big Red Train Ride, which is about the trans-Siberian Express? A delightful travel book, as are all his travel adventures.
Great Wish List, Karin. I have to agree on the armchair travels to places that are fascinating, but likely not all that comfortable in the flesh. (Though Siberia could be glorious in the short sliver of summer, if one brings plenty of insect repellent.) Ian Frazier’s travelogue’s are great fun. Have you ever read Eric Newby’s The Big Red Train Ride, which is about the trans-Siberian Express? A delightful travel book, as are all his travel adventures.
No, I’ll have to add that one to my list.
No, I’ll have to add that one to my list.
No, I’ll have to add that one to my list.
No, I’ll have to add that one to my list.
No, I’ll have to add that one to my list.
I love opals (they are my birthstone)! Come along – hoping to enjoy a relaxing time (I’ve threatened to take hubby’s phone away!)
I love opals (they are my birthstone)! Come along – hoping to enjoy a relaxing time (I’ve threatened to take hubby’s phone away!)
I love opals (they are my birthstone)! Come along – hoping to enjoy a relaxing time (I’ve threatened to take hubby’s phone away!)
I love opals (they are my birthstone)! Come along – hoping to enjoy a relaxing time (I’ve threatened to take hubby’s phone away!)
I love opals (they are my birthstone)! Come along – hoping to enjoy a relaxing time (I’ve threatened to take hubby’s phone away!)
It’s a deal! I’ll bring my pick-ax, both for mining and for tap-tap-tapping a cellphone if it rings too often!
It’s a deal! I’ll bring my pick-ax, both for mining and for tap-tap-tapping a cellphone if it rings too often!
It’s a deal! I’ll bring my pick-ax, both for mining and for tap-tap-tapping a cellphone if it rings too often!
It’s a deal! I’ll bring my pick-ax, both for mining and for tap-tap-tapping a cellphone if it rings too often!
It’s a deal! I’ll bring my pick-ax, both for mining and for tap-tap-tapping a cellphone if it rings too often!
You’ll enjoy it very much. He has a number of other wonderful travels books, including The Great Grain Race, an account of working on a square-rigging sailing ship in the late 1930’s taking cargo from England to Australia and back.
You’ll enjoy it very much. He has a number of other wonderful travels books, including The Great Grain Race, an account of working on a square-rigging sailing ship in the late 1930’s taking cargo from England to Australia and back.
You’ll enjoy it very much. He has a number of other wonderful travels books, including The Great Grain Race, an account of working on a square-rigging sailing ship in the late 1930’s taking cargo from England to Australia and back.
You’ll enjoy it very much. He has a number of other wonderful travels books, including The Great Grain Race, an account of working on a square-rigging sailing ship in the late 1930’s taking cargo from England to Australia and back.
You’ll enjoy it very much. He has a number of other wonderful travels books, including The Great Grain Race, an account of working on a square-rigging sailing ship in the late 1930’s taking cargo from England to Australia and back.
I used to enjoy travel. But now that we can only afford the occasional adventure, I can freely admit that I am the worst traveler in the world, with all these expectations of the day that my poor husband did his best to meet. I content myself with the occasional travel book, usually centered around food. If I were to go anywhere, I think I would be happy with small trips, a train to Chicago or even to Redwing, MN, south of here. An overnight in a small town nearby that has an intriguing Main Street. A drive to see the Jeffers Petroglyphs out on the prairie. Or to Grand Marais on the north shore to watch the waves on Lake Superior. Actually, any of those sound pretty great, don’t they?
I used to enjoy travel. But now that we can only afford the occasional adventure, I can freely admit that I am the worst traveler in the world, with all these expectations of the day that my poor husband did his best to meet. I content myself with the occasional travel book, usually centered around food. If I were to go anywhere, I think I would be happy with small trips, a train to Chicago or even to Redwing, MN, south of here. An overnight in a small town nearby that has an intriguing Main Street. A drive to see the Jeffers Petroglyphs out on the prairie. Or to Grand Marais on the north shore to watch the waves on Lake Superior. Actually, any of those sound pretty great, don’t they?
I used to enjoy travel. But now that we can only afford the occasional adventure, I can freely admit that I am the worst traveler in the world, with all these expectations of the day that my poor husband did his best to meet. I content myself with the occasional travel book, usually centered around food. If I were to go anywhere, I think I would be happy with small trips, a train to Chicago or even to Redwing, MN, south of here. An overnight in a small town nearby that has an intriguing Main Street. A drive to see the Jeffers Petroglyphs out on the prairie. Or to Grand Marais on the north shore to watch the waves on Lake Superior. Actually, any of those sound pretty great, don’t they?
I used to enjoy travel. But now that we can only afford the occasional adventure, I can freely admit that I am the worst traveler in the world, with all these expectations of the day that my poor husband did his best to meet. I content myself with the occasional travel book, usually centered around food. If I were to go anywhere, I think I would be happy with small trips, a train to Chicago or even to Redwing, MN, south of here. An overnight in a small town nearby that has an intriguing Main Street. A drive to see the Jeffers Petroglyphs out on the prairie. Or to Grand Marais on the north shore to watch the waves on Lake Superior. Actually, any of those sound pretty great, don’t they?
I used to enjoy travel. But now that we can only afford the occasional adventure, I can freely admit that I am the worst traveler in the world, with all these expectations of the day that my poor husband did his best to meet. I content myself with the occasional travel book, usually centered around food. If I were to go anywhere, I think I would be happy with small trips, a train to Chicago or even to Redwing, MN, south of here. An overnight in a small town nearby that has an intriguing Main Street. A drive to see the Jeffers Petroglyphs out on the prairie. Or to Grand Marais on the north shore to watch the waves on Lake Superior. Actually, any of those sound pretty great, don’t they?
Michelle, they all sound REALLY great. There is much to be said for exploring the world close to us, which always has wonderful places and hidden charms that we tend to overlook. And given the stresses of long travels these days, they also offer the pleasure of east journeys!
I think you should pack a bag and take a little drive!
Michelle, they all sound REALLY great. There is much to be said for exploring the world close to us, which always has wonderful places and hidden charms that we tend to overlook. And given the stresses of long travels these days, they also offer the pleasure of east journeys!
I think you should pack a bag and take a little drive!
Michelle, they all sound REALLY great. There is much to be said for exploring the world close to us, which always has wonderful places and hidden charms that we tend to overlook. And given the stresses of long travels these days, they also offer the pleasure of east journeys!
I think you should pack a bag and take a little drive!
Michelle, they all sound REALLY great. There is much to be said for exploring the world close to us, which always has wonderful places and hidden charms that we tend to overlook. And given the stresses of long travels these days, they also offer the pleasure of east journeys!
I think you should pack a bag and take a little drive!
Michelle, they all sound REALLY great. There is much to be said for exploring the world close to us, which always has wonderful places and hidden charms that we tend to overlook. And given the stresses of long travels these days, they also offer the pleasure of east journeys!
I think you should pack a bag and take a little drive!
It is 30 years since I last travelled, but I have just returned from a 9 week odyssey wandering the world and visiting places and things I have wanted to see but never thought I would. Like the Bayeux Tapestry. A truly wonderful thing. Then the channel Islands, where some of my ancestors originated. I also spent a half day in wonder looking at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth. I don’t care what todays’ mariners say, it was still a very big ship in 1545 when it sank. Then Bletchley Park where the enigma code was broken. Also King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral and to see where he was found in the car park. But the best was to finally get to Easter Island and see all those stone statues. A place I have wanted to go to since reading Thor Heyerdahl’s adventure Aku Aku. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity.
It is 30 years since I last travelled, but I have just returned from a 9 week odyssey wandering the world and visiting places and things I have wanted to see but never thought I would. Like the Bayeux Tapestry. A truly wonderful thing. Then the channel Islands, where some of my ancestors originated. I also spent a half day in wonder looking at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth. I don’t care what todays’ mariners say, it was still a very big ship in 1545 when it sank. Then Bletchley Park where the enigma code was broken. Also King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral and to see where he was found in the car park. But the best was to finally get to Easter Island and see all those stone statues. A place I have wanted to go to since reading Thor Heyerdahl’s adventure Aku Aku. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity.
It is 30 years since I last travelled, but I have just returned from a 9 week odyssey wandering the world and visiting places and things I have wanted to see but never thought I would. Like the Bayeux Tapestry. A truly wonderful thing. Then the channel Islands, where some of my ancestors originated. I also spent a half day in wonder looking at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth. I don’t care what todays’ mariners say, it was still a very big ship in 1545 when it sank. Then Bletchley Park where the enigma code was broken. Also King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral and to see where he was found in the car park. But the best was to finally get to Easter Island and see all those stone statues. A place I have wanted to go to since reading Thor Heyerdahl’s adventure Aku Aku. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity.
It is 30 years since I last travelled, but I have just returned from a 9 week odyssey wandering the world and visiting places and things I have wanted to see but never thought I would. Like the Bayeux Tapestry. A truly wonderful thing. Then the channel Islands, where some of my ancestors originated. I also spent a half day in wonder looking at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth. I don’t care what todays’ mariners say, it was still a very big ship in 1545 when it sank. Then Bletchley Park where the enigma code was broken. Also King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral and to see where he was found in the car park. But the best was to finally get to Easter Island and see all those stone statues. A place I have wanted to go to since reading Thor Heyerdahl’s adventure Aku Aku. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity.
It is 30 years since I last travelled, but I have just returned from a 9 week odyssey wandering the world and visiting places and things I have wanted to see but never thought I would. Like the Bayeux Tapestry. A truly wonderful thing. Then the channel Islands, where some of my ancestors originated. I also spent a half day in wonder looking at the Mary Rose in Portsmouth. I don’t care what todays’ mariners say, it was still a very big ship in 1545 when it sank. Then Bletchley Park where the enigma code was broken. Also King Richard III at Leicester Cathedral and to see where he was found in the car park. But the best was to finally get to Easter Island and see all those stone statues. A place I have wanted to go to since reading Thor Heyerdahl’s adventure Aku Aku. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity.
Well, I live on a lake in Maine, so ostensibly every day is a vacation. 😉 But we had a splendid trip this month. Took the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton, spent 5 days in London with various friends (and I saw the queen!!! from my hotel room window, plus visited Buckingham Palace and three museums), then took the train to Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo. Also visited the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith Harbor, where I can report the queen’s bedroom was extremely modest. If I were queen, I would have sprung for a double bed. I don’t think I’ve had a better time abroad, and am looking forward to going back next spring, when we’ll rent a cottage in the Cotswolds again. The UK is always my go-to destination.
Well, I live on a lake in Maine, so ostensibly every day is a vacation. 😉 But we had a splendid trip this month. Took the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton, spent 5 days in London with various friends (and I saw the queen!!! from my hotel room window, plus visited Buckingham Palace and three museums), then took the train to Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo. Also visited the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith Harbor, where I can report the queen’s bedroom was extremely modest. If I were queen, I would have sprung for a double bed. I don’t think I’ve had a better time abroad, and am looking forward to going back next spring, when we’ll rent a cottage in the Cotswolds again. The UK is always my go-to destination.
Well, I live on a lake in Maine, so ostensibly every day is a vacation. 😉 But we had a splendid trip this month. Took the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton, spent 5 days in London with various friends (and I saw the queen!!! from my hotel room window, plus visited Buckingham Palace and three museums), then took the train to Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo. Also visited the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith Harbor, where I can report the queen’s bedroom was extremely modest. If I were queen, I would have sprung for a double bed. I don’t think I’ve had a better time abroad, and am looking forward to going back next spring, when we’ll rent a cottage in the Cotswolds again. The UK is always my go-to destination.
Well, I live on a lake in Maine, so ostensibly every day is a vacation. 😉 But we had a splendid trip this month. Took the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton, spent 5 days in London with various friends (and I saw the queen!!! from my hotel room window, plus visited Buckingham Palace and three museums), then took the train to Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo. Also visited the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith Harbor, where I can report the queen’s bedroom was extremely modest. If I were queen, I would have sprung for a double bed. I don’t think I’ve had a better time abroad, and am looking forward to going back next spring, when we’ll rent a cottage in the Cotswolds again. The UK is always my go-to destination.
Well, I live on a lake in Maine, so ostensibly every day is a vacation. 😉 But we had a splendid trip this month. Took the Queen Mary from NY to Southampton, spent 5 days in London with various friends (and I saw the queen!!! from my hotel room window, plus visited Buckingham Palace and three museums), then took the train to Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo. Also visited the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith Harbor, where I can report the queen’s bedroom was extremely modest. If I were queen, I would have sprung for a double bed. I don’t think I’ve had a better time abroad, and am looking forward to going back next spring, when we’ll rent a cottage in the Cotswolds again. The UK is always my go-to destination.
Jenny,
What a wonderful array of things to have visited! All well worth the wait—especially Easter Island. I remember being enthralled by Heyerdahl’s books too. So glad you had so many dream trips rolled into one!
Jenny,
What a wonderful array of things to have visited! All well worth the wait—especially Easter Island. I remember being enthralled by Heyerdahl’s books too. So glad you had so many dream trips rolled into one!
Jenny,
What a wonderful array of things to have visited! All well worth the wait—especially Easter Island. I remember being enthralled by Heyerdahl’s books too. So glad you had so many dream trips rolled into one!
Jenny,
What a wonderful array of things to have visited! All well worth the wait—especially Easter Island. I remember being enthralled by Heyerdahl’s books too. So glad you had so many dream trips rolled into one!
Jenny,
What a wonderful array of things to have visited! All well worth the wait—especially Easter Island. I remember being enthralled by Heyerdahl’s books too. So glad you had so many dream trips rolled into one!
A lake in Maine and go-to visits to Great Britain—I’m not sure it gets any better than that! I’ve always wanted to cross the Pond by ocean liner (assuming it’s nice, quiet seas!) and the military tattoo in Edinburgh must have been fantastic.
Ummm, do you have an extra room in that cottage in Cotswold? I’m quiet as a country mouse!
A lake in Maine and go-to visits to Great Britain—I’m not sure it gets any better than that! I’ve always wanted to cross the Pond by ocean liner (assuming it’s nice, quiet seas!) and the military tattoo in Edinburgh must have been fantastic.
Ummm, do you have an extra room in that cottage in Cotswold? I’m quiet as a country mouse!
A lake in Maine and go-to visits to Great Britain—I’m not sure it gets any better than that! I’ve always wanted to cross the Pond by ocean liner (assuming it’s nice, quiet seas!) and the military tattoo in Edinburgh must have been fantastic.
Ummm, do you have an extra room in that cottage in Cotswold? I’m quiet as a country mouse!
A lake in Maine and go-to visits to Great Britain—I’m not sure it gets any better than that! I’ve always wanted to cross the Pond by ocean liner (assuming it’s nice, quiet seas!) and the military tattoo in Edinburgh must have been fantastic.
Ummm, do you have an extra room in that cottage in Cotswold? I’m quiet as a country mouse!
A lake in Maine and go-to visits to Great Britain—I’m not sure it gets any better than that! I’ve always wanted to cross the Pond by ocean liner (assuming it’s nice, quiet seas!) and the military tattoo in Edinburgh must have been fantastic.
Ummm, do you have an extra room in that cottage in Cotswold? I’m quiet as a country mouse!
Not planning a big trip this summer, but if all goes well, I’ll be travelling to Ireland for the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising, and meeting up with a couple of friends for the first time. We’ll be doing a tour of Western Ireland, and it’s part research (my novels are set in Ireland) and all pleasure. Can’t wait!
Not planning a big trip this summer, but if all goes well, I’ll be travelling to Ireland for the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising, and meeting up with a couple of friends for the first time. We’ll be doing a tour of Western Ireland, and it’s part research (my novels are set in Ireland) and all pleasure. Can’t wait!
Not planning a big trip this summer, but if all goes well, I’ll be travelling to Ireland for the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising, and meeting up with a couple of friends for the first time. We’ll be doing a tour of Western Ireland, and it’s part research (my novels are set in Ireland) and all pleasure. Can’t wait!
Not planning a big trip this summer, but if all goes well, I’ll be travelling to Ireland for the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising, and meeting up with a couple of friends for the first time. We’ll be doing a tour of Western Ireland, and it’s part research (my novels are set in Ireland) and all pleasure. Can’t wait!
Not planning a big trip this summer, but if all goes well, I’ll be travelling to Ireland for the centenary commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising, and meeting up with a couple of friends for the first time. We’ll be doing a tour of Western Ireland, and it’s part research (my novels are set in Ireland) and all pleasure. Can’t wait!
Sounds like a true Dream Trip—friends, history, research, spectacular beauty. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Sounds like a true Dream Trip—friends, history, research, spectacular beauty. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Sounds like a true Dream Trip—friends, history, research, spectacular beauty. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Sounds like a true Dream Trip—friends, history, research, spectacular beauty. Doesn’t get any better than that!
Sounds like a true Dream Trip—friends, history, research, spectacular beauty. Doesn’t get any better than that!
In 1997 my husband, my older daughter and I took a 12-day tour of Great Britain. It was the vacation of three lifetime dreams— his, hers, and mine! Bob and I keep hoping to go back.
Here in the U. S., Bob wants to see Niagara falls and I have a few longed-for spots to visit between here and there (I saw the falls when I was 14, but don’t “mind” seeing them again). We also want to see the Grand Canyon, Meteor Arizona, and Mesq Verde. I’d like genealogy trips to several great libraries. And we both want to see the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997 my husband, my older daughter and I took a 12-day tour of Great Britain. It was the vacation of three lifetime dreams— his, hers, and mine! Bob and I keep hoping to go back.
Here in the U. S., Bob wants to see Niagara falls and I have a few longed-for spots to visit between here and there (I saw the falls when I was 14, but don’t “mind” seeing them again). We also want to see the Grand Canyon, Meteor Arizona, and Mesq Verde. I’d like genealogy trips to several great libraries. And we both want to see the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997 my husband, my older daughter and I took a 12-day tour of Great Britain. It was the vacation of three lifetime dreams— his, hers, and mine! Bob and I keep hoping to go back.
Here in the U. S., Bob wants to see Niagara falls and I have a few longed-for spots to visit between here and there (I saw the falls when I was 14, but don’t “mind” seeing them again). We also want to see the Grand Canyon, Meteor Arizona, and Mesq Verde. I’d like genealogy trips to several great libraries. And we both want to see the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997 my husband, my older daughter and I took a 12-day tour of Great Britain. It was the vacation of three lifetime dreams— his, hers, and mine! Bob and I keep hoping to go back.
Here in the U. S., Bob wants to see Niagara falls and I have a few longed-for spots to visit between here and there (I saw the falls when I was 14, but don’t “mind” seeing them again). We also want to see the Grand Canyon, Meteor Arizona, and Mesq Verde. I’d like genealogy trips to several great libraries. And we both want to see the Pacific Northwest.
In 1997 my husband, my older daughter and I took a 12-day tour of Great Britain. It was the vacation of three lifetime dreams— his, hers, and mine! Bob and I keep hoping to go back.
Here in the U. S., Bob wants to see Niagara falls and I have a few longed-for spots to visit between here and there (I saw the falls when I was 14, but don’t “mind” seeing them again). We also want to see the Grand Canyon, Meteor Arizona, and Mesq Verde. I’d like genealogy trips to several great libraries. And we both want to see the Pacific Northwest.
Just the photos were worth the price of admission, Cara/Andrea! Thanks for a lovely morning holiday.
Just the photos were worth the price of admission, Cara/Andrea! Thanks for a lovely morning holiday.
Just the photos were worth the price of admission, Cara/Andrea! Thanks for a lovely morning holiday.
Just the photos were worth the price of admission, Cara/Andrea! Thanks for a lovely morning holiday.
Just the photos were worth the price of admission, Cara/Andrea! Thanks for a lovely morning holiday.
We just returned from 2 weeks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in an oceanfront beach house we also rented 20 years ago! Growing up, we spent family vacations on OBX (as the license plates call it), so going back is both nostalgic and a chance for new adventures. My husband, a native New Englander, loves the sandy beaches and big waves (and luckily, the sharks so prevalent in July had moved along before we arrived!) There has been a lot (too much) development over the years, but because much of the area is National Seashore, there are still stretches of white sand with nothing except sea shells and shore birds. And we were there during the Pleiades meteor shower–watching each night from deck chairs facing the ocean! The best part was being there with my sister, bro-in-law, niece, and niece’s partner — my husband say the only time I giggle is with my sister! Oh–and good Southern food–what dieter can resist hushpuppies?!?!
We just returned from 2 weeks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in an oceanfront beach house we also rented 20 years ago! Growing up, we spent family vacations on OBX (as the license plates call it), so going back is both nostalgic and a chance for new adventures. My husband, a native New Englander, loves the sandy beaches and big waves (and luckily, the sharks so prevalent in July had moved along before we arrived!) There has been a lot (too much) development over the years, but because much of the area is National Seashore, there are still stretches of white sand with nothing except sea shells and shore birds. And we were there during the Pleiades meteor shower–watching each night from deck chairs facing the ocean! The best part was being there with my sister, bro-in-law, niece, and niece’s partner — my husband say the only time I giggle is with my sister! Oh–and good Southern food–what dieter can resist hushpuppies?!?!
We just returned from 2 weeks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in an oceanfront beach house we also rented 20 years ago! Growing up, we spent family vacations on OBX (as the license plates call it), so going back is both nostalgic and a chance for new adventures. My husband, a native New Englander, loves the sandy beaches and big waves (and luckily, the sharks so prevalent in July had moved along before we arrived!) There has been a lot (too much) development over the years, but because much of the area is National Seashore, there are still stretches of white sand with nothing except sea shells and shore birds. And we were there during the Pleiades meteor shower–watching each night from deck chairs facing the ocean! The best part was being there with my sister, bro-in-law, niece, and niece’s partner — my husband say the only time I giggle is with my sister! Oh–and good Southern food–what dieter can resist hushpuppies?!?!
We just returned from 2 weeks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in an oceanfront beach house we also rented 20 years ago! Growing up, we spent family vacations on OBX (as the license plates call it), so going back is both nostalgic and a chance for new adventures. My husband, a native New Englander, loves the sandy beaches and big waves (and luckily, the sharks so prevalent in July had moved along before we arrived!) There has been a lot (too much) development over the years, but because much of the area is National Seashore, there are still stretches of white sand with nothing except sea shells and shore birds. And we were there during the Pleiades meteor shower–watching each night from deck chairs facing the ocean! The best part was being there with my sister, bro-in-law, niece, and niece’s partner — my husband say the only time I giggle is with my sister! Oh–and good Southern food–what dieter can resist hushpuppies?!?!
We just returned from 2 weeks on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, staying in an oceanfront beach house we also rented 20 years ago! Growing up, we spent family vacations on OBX (as the license plates call it), so going back is both nostalgic and a chance for new adventures. My husband, a native New Englander, loves the sandy beaches and big waves (and luckily, the sharks so prevalent in July had moved along before we arrived!) There has been a lot (too much) development over the years, but because much of the area is National Seashore, there are still stretches of white sand with nothing except sea shells and shore birds. And we were there during the Pleiades meteor shower–watching each night from deck chairs facing the ocean! The best part was being there with my sister, bro-in-law, niece, and niece’s partner — my husband say the only time I giggle is with my sister! Oh–and good Southern food–what dieter can resist hushpuppies?!?!
We are off to the North West of Scotland in a couple of weeks – doing what they call the North West 500 -that is 500 miles going from Inverness across to the west coast up to the top across the top past John O Groats and back down the East coast to Inverness. We are taking six days so we can have a good wander and hunt up the husbands ancestors up near Mey (the Queen Mother owned the castle of Mey -now belongs to Prince Charles) I will give it your love !!
Only one problem my son is getting married the weekend we get home and having taken out a second mortgage on my outfit I shall have to watch what I eat !! Seafood isn’t high in calories -is it ?
We are off to the North West of Scotland in a couple of weeks – doing what they call the North West 500 -that is 500 miles going from Inverness across to the west coast up to the top across the top past John O Groats and back down the East coast to Inverness. We are taking six days so we can have a good wander and hunt up the husbands ancestors up near Mey (the Queen Mother owned the castle of Mey -now belongs to Prince Charles) I will give it your love !!
Only one problem my son is getting married the weekend we get home and having taken out a second mortgage on my outfit I shall have to watch what I eat !! Seafood isn’t high in calories -is it ?
We are off to the North West of Scotland in a couple of weeks – doing what they call the North West 500 -that is 500 miles going from Inverness across to the west coast up to the top across the top past John O Groats and back down the East coast to Inverness. We are taking six days so we can have a good wander and hunt up the husbands ancestors up near Mey (the Queen Mother owned the castle of Mey -now belongs to Prince Charles) I will give it your love !!
Only one problem my son is getting married the weekend we get home and having taken out a second mortgage on my outfit I shall have to watch what I eat !! Seafood isn’t high in calories -is it ?
We are off to the North West of Scotland in a couple of weeks – doing what they call the North West 500 -that is 500 miles going from Inverness across to the west coast up to the top across the top past John O Groats and back down the East coast to Inverness. We are taking six days so we can have a good wander and hunt up the husbands ancestors up near Mey (the Queen Mother owned the castle of Mey -now belongs to Prince Charles) I will give it your love !!
Only one problem my son is getting married the weekend we get home and having taken out a second mortgage on my outfit I shall have to watch what I eat !! Seafood isn’t high in calories -is it ?
We are off to the North West of Scotland in a couple of weeks – doing what they call the North West 500 -that is 500 miles going from Inverness across to the west coast up to the top across the top past John O Groats and back down the East coast to Inverness. We are taking six days so we can have a good wander and hunt up the husbands ancestors up near Mey (the Queen Mother owned the castle of Mey -now belongs to Prince Charles) I will give it your love !!
Only one problem my son is getting married the weekend we get home and having taken out a second mortgage on my outfit I shall have to watch what I eat !! Seafood isn’t high in calories -is it ?
I was fortunate enough to take a vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. We stayed in a privately owned villa instead of at a hotel and I highly recommend it. We had access to a maid, cook, and butler. Our second day, we got a chance to go to the market with our cook and pick out all our food. For fun, we took a train ride and went up to visit a rum factory. If you ever have to go, one thing you need to do is walk up a waterfall but don’t go without water shoes – we learned the hard way. It’s a vacation that I would do over in a minute.
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
I was fortunate enough to take a vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. We stayed in a privately owned villa instead of at a hotel and I highly recommend it. We had access to a maid, cook, and butler. Our second day, we got a chance to go to the market with our cook and pick out all our food. For fun, we took a train ride and went up to visit a rum factory. If you ever have to go, one thing you need to do is walk up a waterfall but don’t go without water shoes – we learned the hard way. It’s a vacation that I would do over in a minute.
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
I was fortunate enough to take a vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. We stayed in a privately owned villa instead of at a hotel and I highly recommend it. We had access to a maid, cook, and butler. Our second day, we got a chance to go to the market with our cook and pick out all our food. For fun, we took a train ride and went up to visit a rum factory. If you ever have to go, one thing you need to do is walk up a waterfall but don’t go without water shoes – we learned the hard way. It’s a vacation that I would do over in a minute.
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
I was fortunate enough to take a vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. We stayed in a privately owned villa instead of at a hotel and I highly recommend it. We had access to a maid, cook, and butler. Our second day, we got a chance to go to the market with our cook and pick out all our food. For fun, we took a train ride and went up to visit a rum factory. If you ever have to go, one thing you need to do is walk up a waterfall but don’t go without water shoes – we learned the hard way. It’s a vacation that I would do over in a minute.
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
I was fortunate enough to take a vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica. We stayed in a privately owned villa instead of at a hotel and I highly recommend it. We had access to a maid, cook, and butler. Our second day, we got a chance to go to the market with our cook and pick out all our food. For fun, we took a train ride and went up to visit a rum factory. If you ever have to go, one thing you need to do is walk up a waterfall but don’t go without water shoes – we learned the hard way. It’s a vacation that I would do over in a minute.
Lynn
lareynolds0316@gmail.com
Glad you enjoyed them, Faith!
Glad you enjoyed them, Faith!
Glad you enjoyed them, Faith!
Glad you enjoyed them, Faith!
Glad you enjoyed them, Faith!
Oh, I love the Outer Banks Islands, Constance. A wonderful sense of peace and solitude!
Oh, I love the Outer Banks Islands, Constance. A wonderful sense of peace and solitude!
Oh, I love the Outer Banks Islands, Constance. A wonderful sense of peace and solitude!
Oh, I love the Outer Banks Islands, Constance. A wonderful sense of peace and solitude!
Oh, I love the Outer Banks Islands, Constance. A wonderful sense of peace and solitude!
No, seafood is very non-caloric. Plus you’ll be hiking the Highlands. You’ll be fine!
And what a fab tripQ
No, seafood is very non-caloric. Plus you’ll be hiking the Highlands. You’ll be fine!
And what a fab tripQ
No, seafood is very non-caloric. Plus you’ll be hiking the Highlands. You’ll be fine!
And what a fab tripQ
No, seafood is very non-caloric. Plus you’ll be hiking the Highlands. You’ll be fine!
And what a fab tripQ
No, seafood is very non-caloric. Plus you’ll be hiking the Highlands. You’ll be fine!
And what a fab tripQ
Sounds like a true dream trip, Lynn. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a true dream trip, Lynn. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a true dream trip, Lynn. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a true dream trip, Lynn. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a true dream trip, Lynn. Thanks for sharing.
My husband realized he hadn’t had a vacation in 2 years, so we started looking at resorts. My criteria was fruity drinks, his was seafood. We realized that with the military discount and driving there, DisneyWorld in Florida was thousands cheaper. Walt Disney intended Epcot to truly be a world in the future where all people share their customs. In 4 days, I had seafood under the sea (next to the giant saltwater aquarium), Norwegian food, French Food, New Orleans creole and Japanese food, and a lovely Cuban dinner with a pitcher of mojitos. If you can’t go very far or very long, it is an excellent taste of the world.
My husband realized he hadn’t had a vacation in 2 years, so we started looking at resorts. My criteria was fruity drinks, his was seafood. We realized that with the military discount and driving there, DisneyWorld in Florida was thousands cheaper. Walt Disney intended Epcot to truly be a world in the future where all people share their customs. In 4 days, I had seafood under the sea (next to the giant saltwater aquarium), Norwegian food, French Food, New Orleans creole and Japanese food, and a lovely Cuban dinner with a pitcher of mojitos. If you can’t go very far or very long, it is an excellent taste of the world.
My husband realized he hadn’t had a vacation in 2 years, so we started looking at resorts. My criteria was fruity drinks, his was seafood. We realized that with the military discount and driving there, DisneyWorld in Florida was thousands cheaper. Walt Disney intended Epcot to truly be a world in the future where all people share their customs. In 4 days, I had seafood under the sea (next to the giant saltwater aquarium), Norwegian food, French Food, New Orleans creole and Japanese food, and a lovely Cuban dinner with a pitcher of mojitos. If you can’t go very far or very long, it is an excellent taste of the world.
My husband realized he hadn’t had a vacation in 2 years, so we started looking at resorts. My criteria was fruity drinks, his was seafood. We realized that with the military discount and driving there, DisneyWorld in Florida was thousands cheaper. Walt Disney intended Epcot to truly be a world in the future where all people share their customs. In 4 days, I had seafood under the sea (next to the giant saltwater aquarium), Norwegian food, French Food, New Orleans creole and Japanese food, and a lovely Cuban dinner with a pitcher of mojitos. If you can’t go very far or very long, it is an excellent taste of the world.
My husband realized he hadn’t had a vacation in 2 years, so we started looking at resorts. My criteria was fruity drinks, his was seafood. We realized that with the military discount and driving there, DisneyWorld in Florida was thousands cheaper. Walt Disney intended Epcot to truly be a world in the future where all people share their customs. In 4 days, I had seafood under the sea (next to the giant saltwater aquarium), Norwegian food, French Food, New Orleans creole and Japanese food, and a lovely Cuban dinner with a pitcher of mojitos. If you can’t go very far or very long, it is an excellent taste of the world.
LynS, Sounds like the perfect “world” tour, with both your vacation wishes granted in spades!(Love the seafood dinner under the the sea!)
LynS, Sounds like the perfect “world” tour, with both your vacation wishes granted in spades!(Love the seafood dinner under the the sea!)
LynS, Sounds like the perfect “world” tour, with both your vacation wishes granted in spades!(Love the seafood dinner under the the sea!)
LynS, Sounds like the perfect “world” tour, with both your vacation wishes granted in spades!(Love the seafood dinner under the the sea!)
LynS, Sounds like the perfect “world” tour, with both your vacation wishes granted in spades!(Love the seafood dinner under the the sea!)
Last year I spent 2 weeks in Tuscany with my youngest daughter. Love the countryside, the food, the sense of history in the old walled towns. We spent hours just walking the streets taking in the atmosphere. Then spent 2 weeks in England – nowhere near enough time to see half the things I want to do. Spent time at Jane Austen’s museum in Bath and walking Jane Austen’s London.
This Christmas my whole family (grown up now) are going to Cambodia – angkor wat at dawn should be amazing!
Last year I spent 2 weeks in Tuscany with my youngest daughter. Love the countryside, the food, the sense of history in the old walled towns. We spent hours just walking the streets taking in the atmosphere. Then spent 2 weeks in England – nowhere near enough time to see half the things I want to do. Spent time at Jane Austen’s museum in Bath and walking Jane Austen’s London.
This Christmas my whole family (grown up now) are going to Cambodia – angkor wat at dawn should be amazing!
Last year I spent 2 weeks in Tuscany with my youngest daughter. Love the countryside, the food, the sense of history in the old walled towns. We spent hours just walking the streets taking in the atmosphere. Then spent 2 weeks in England – nowhere near enough time to see half the things I want to do. Spent time at Jane Austen’s museum in Bath and walking Jane Austen’s London.
This Christmas my whole family (grown up now) are going to Cambodia – angkor wat at dawn should be amazing!
Last year I spent 2 weeks in Tuscany with my youngest daughter. Love the countryside, the food, the sense of history in the old walled towns. We spent hours just walking the streets taking in the atmosphere. Then spent 2 weeks in England – nowhere near enough time to see half the things I want to do. Spent time at Jane Austen’s museum in Bath and walking Jane Austen’s London.
This Christmas my whole family (grown up now) are going to Cambodia – angkor wat at dawn should be amazing!
Last year I spent 2 weeks in Tuscany with my youngest daughter. Love the countryside, the food, the sense of history in the old walled towns. We spent hours just walking the streets taking in the atmosphere. Then spent 2 weeks in England – nowhere near enough time to see half the things I want to do. Spent time at Jane Austen’s museum in Bath and walking Jane Austen’s London.
This Christmas my whole family (grown up now) are going to Cambodia – angkor wat at dawn should be amazing!
Tuscany and Jane Austen. Fluttery sigh—double fluttery sigh.
I’ve never been to Asia, but have heard Cambodia is fascinating. Angkor Wat should be amazing! Hvae a wonderful journey.
Tuscany and Jane Austen. Fluttery sigh—double fluttery sigh.
I’ve never been to Asia, but have heard Cambodia is fascinating. Angkor Wat should be amazing! Hvae a wonderful journey.
Tuscany and Jane Austen. Fluttery sigh—double fluttery sigh.
I’ve never been to Asia, but have heard Cambodia is fascinating. Angkor Wat should be amazing! Hvae a wonderful journey.
Tuscany and Jane Austen. Fluttery sigh—double fluttery sigh.
I’ve never been to Asia, but have heard Cambodia is fascinating. Angkor Wat should be amazing! Hvae a wonderful journey.
Tuscany and Jane Austen. Fluttery sigh—double fluttery sigh.
I’ve never been to Asia, but have heard Cambodia is fascinating. Angkor Wat should be amazing! Hvae a wonderful journey.
All the ones you mentioned. Plus. You have to add the Australian outback. And New Zealand. And the starkness of Alaska. The fiords of Norway. Oh God when will I see the world? Except in books, pictures, and my imagination?
All the ones you mentioned. Plus. You have to add the Australian outback. And New Zealand. And the starkness of Alaska. The fiords of Norway. Oh God when will I see the world? Except in books, pictures, and my imagination?
All the ones you mentioned. Plus. You have to add the Australian outback. And New Zealand. And the starkness of Alaska. The fiords of Norway. Oh God when will I see the world? Except in books, pictures, and my imagination?
All the ones you mentioned. Plus. You have to add the Australian outback. And New Zealand. And the starkness of Alaska. The fiords of Norway. Oh God when will I see the world? Except in books, pictures, and my imagination?
All the ones you mentioned. Plus. You have to add the Australian outback. And New Zealand. And the starkness of Alaska. The fiords of Norway. Oh God when will I see the world? Except in books, pictures, and my imagination?