What a fun week! We were gone Monday-Saturday as we traveled to the northern parts of England, as well as the southern parts of Scotland! I have fallen completely in love with the Lake District; it has "bewitched me both body and soul!"
MONDAY
The week included hours upon hours of riding in a large coach (bus). I will be the first to say I cracked a bit.
Left: There's so much going on here...Bek's face. The owl necklace I have on my forehead.
Right: I had to hide from the world (or at least everyone else on the bus) for a brief spell. So I ducked under my blanket. Yes-that weird looking red thing is my foot.
The docks of Liverpool
Statue of the early pioneers. So many went through the port of Liverpool.
Love these cuties. Hard core.
The gang! Dr. Westover, his wife and kids, Dr. Ringer and his wife, Dr. Kirkham and his wife, 37 girls, and 1 boy.
TUESDAY
Preston Temple
River Ribble (say that one 10xs fast)
Preston, England
More bus silliness. We love and miss our Megs!
This was on the back of the door in the hostel we stayed at. Guys, I dig the UK.
Seflie at the top of this hike we took in Ambleside. It was such a beautiful view of Lake Windermere, the biggest lake in the Lake District.
The clouds broke, and this single ray of sunshine came pouring in, illuminating that small patch of lake.
I don't plan on coming back to the U.S.
WEDNESDAY
Rydal Hall
THURSDAY
Welcome to Scotland!
Arthur's Seat-overlooking Edinburgh
Isn't the view lovely?
Ghost Tour of Edinburgh: We walked through Black Friar's Cemetery, supposedly the most haunted cemetery in the UK, and went underneath the city, which was pretty cool. Supposedly, "Annie," the ghost, has been spotted in the back left corner of this chasm under the city. *insert DUH DUH DUH noise*
St. Giles
Elephant Cafe: the birthplace of Mr. Harry Potter
FRIDAY
Edinburgh Castle
Scotland-England border
2 places at once!
SATURDAY
Home of the Bronte Sisters
Fun fact: church yards, cemeteries, graveyards, etc. creep me out. Not in the ghost way, but just knowing that I'm walking over hundreds of deceased people weirds me out. However, I was not bothered in this church yard. It was the most beautiful church yard I've ever seen! It's off the side of the parsonage where the Bronte sisters lived with their father.
Flemmy (aka Emma)
...and chocolate
The BEST chocolate I have ever tasted. And, the shop owner was the most darling old man. He had us stand on the step in his shop and sing the Oompa Loompa song while doing a dance. I am know a Junior Oompa Loompa. And about 5 pounds heavier from eating his delicious chocolate.
At one point during the day, I went out on my own to wander the moors. They were absolutely breath taking. It was a grand two-hour opportunity for some time to my self, to meditate, self-evaluate, what ever you want to call it. This was the only picture I took, because I felt I couldn't capture the beauty, nor the experience it was to me. However, I found this daisy growing on its own in a rather large patch of heather. I picked it and played the "He loves me, he loves me not" game. Verdict: He loves me. Disclaimer: "he" has yet to be determined.
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