Author: traveledmind
We have been traveling since before we can remember, first in our families' cars on long, cross-country trips, then later, by airplane, train, car, bus and an occasional boat.
London: Tourists, Various and Sundry
Monday was our final day. This trip, so planned for and thought about and dreamed about was nearly over. I asked Dave to take my photo (and I took his) so we could have a photo where we looked slightly awake and perky, not in the middle of dragging about and sightseeing. Here we are… Continue reading London: Tourists, Various and Sundry
London’s Museums
We began the day with a ride on the tube, entering from the tube station near our hotel.He wasn't at our tube station, but somewhere in our day of traveling London's mass transit.We started at the Tate.We headed for the Singer-Sargeants and enjoyed seeing Lily, Lily, Carnation, Rose once again, navigating groups of school children.All… Continue reading London’s Museums
Arriving in London
Sunday morning we left Yorkshire, turned in the car at York and after one canceled train and another train delay, close to noon we finally boarded a train to London. We visited Harry Potter's train platform, bought an Oyster Pass (Chad had lent us one already from his last trip) and headed down into the… Continue reading Arriving in London
Traveling Around in Yorkshire
We start the day with rain and drizzle and a fast trip to Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes. Yes, we try five varieties of Wensleydale (some plain, some "mature," some with cranberries, etc.) and decide not to buy anything but a tea towel. The clerk gives me Wallace and Grommit stickers to give out to my… Continue reading Traveling Around in Yorkshire
Victorian Rock Garden
Across the street from Heather Cottage is an old-fashioned Victorian Rock Garden.Apparently, when it began, travelers would bring back plant specimens the way we bring back souvenirs, and plant them in their rock gardens. Much of this garden was alpine, the flowers and plants tucked into the rocky hollows. Follow the above link to learn… Continue reading Victorian Rock Garden
Heather Cottage, Aysgarth, Wensleydale
We drove along a red road now--the A684--heading for Hawes. Where are we staying? asks Dave? I consult my travel book and look up. There! I say. Heather Cottage in Aysgarth. And so we arrive at our B&B.Heather Cottage from the other side, at the bend in the road.Our gracious and kind hosts for the… Continue reading Heather Cottage, Aysgarth, Wensleydale
Aysgarth, Wensleydale, England
Notwithstanding the flowers in the bumper in the previous post, we did drive safely, arriving here on the afternoon of the 4th of July. Our bed and breakfast (Heather Cottage, see next post) is at the bend of the road just before you head on to Hawes, site of Wensleydale Creamery.Aysgarth is actually about 3… Continue reading Aysgarth, Wensleydale, England
Yorkshire Dales National Park
"We are in serious babe country," says Dave, looking around.I was surprised. He usually never mentions the women. And the women in Milan and northern Italy I thought were more provocative. I mention this to him and he says,"Not babe. Babe," and makes the sound of a lamb bleating.Yes, we are in serious Babe country.These… Continue reading Yorkshire Dales National Park
Grassington, Wharfedale, England
July 4th--Happy Independence DayTo celebrate properly, we decided that we should sing Our Country 'Tis of Thee as we drove along small country roads. The tune is based on the English melody God Save the Queen. Fitting, we thought. We really owe a great debt to being of English lineage; when I say "we" I… Continue reading Grassington, Wharfedale, England
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