tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86838872248669623492024-03-13T15:14:21.872+00:00From Boots to BootsLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-71159392923682602252010-07-28T07:48:00.003+01:002010-07-28T09:00:29.808+01:00HMY Royal BritanniaHer Majesty's Yacht <em>Britannia </em>is the now retired Royal Yacht of the Queen. It's moored in the Edinburgh area, converted to a museum and we got the chance to tour it.<br /><br />You'll probably be overwhelmed with pictures, but this was one of the first and only things we visited that allowed you to take pictures throughout the entire space. So I went a little snap happy.<br /><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGnQQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGnQQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> The Yacht was launched in 1953 and was originally being planned by the Queen's father, but upon his death she took over the plans. Therefor the designs of the interior, fabric and such are all her personal taste and she wanted this to feel like a country home. </div><div> </div><div>You might know the <em>Britannia</em> as the boat Princess Di and Prince Charles used for the Honeymoon.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoP0QQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoP0QQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGannJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGannJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJnQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJnQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The Sun Lounge<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPGJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPaa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPGJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPaa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The all important Rum Barrell<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJn0eQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJn0eQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>The Queen's Bedroom<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPGnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></div><div><span style="color:#000000;">Prince Phillip's Bedroom</span><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJnJPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJnJPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#000000;">A mid-way stop for tea.</span><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPlJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPlG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPlJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPlG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>The State Dining Room<br /><div><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPaJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGoPaJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The State Drawing Room<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeenlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeenlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>The Crew Quarters (over 230 crew) </div></div></div></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGJnaJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></div><div>The Crew's Bar<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The Hospital Wing<br /><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGananQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGananQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> And the Laundry Area for all that crew.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaoQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaoQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"><u> </u></span><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><span style="color:#000000;">The Engine Room</span><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGeaoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoGannQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPaQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-66842732365873882182010-07-27T09:20:00.002+01:002010-07-27T09:42:18.899+01:00Around Town, EdinburghJust some things that caught my eye around Edinburgh that I thought I'd share.<br /><br /><div align="center">Scottish Bagpipers.</div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJQJePQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPl0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJQJePQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPl0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>This guy was just hanging around town with his owner, check out his vest!<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Old town and the Royal Mile are full of these old Closes or alley's that lead down the hill through the close built buildings from the middle ages.<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJoll0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJoll0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Cobles that mark the Old Tolbooth and the city jail, apparently spitting on it brings you good luck. (If you look close you can see some)<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Bobby's Bar and the Grayfriars Bobby statue just out front, which is in honor of the real <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greyfriars_Bobby">Greyfriars Bobby </a>a Scottish hero.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnPQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />And having a pint in Bobby's Bar.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJlonnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJlonnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Cheers!<br /></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-58084599149717235052010-07-21T21:41:00.004+01:002010-07-21T21:59:17.684+01:00Arthur's Seat, EdinburghAt the end of the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle is a beautiful park area that has Arthur's Seat. It's the main peak of set of large hills, from the top you can get a great view of the North Sea, the town of Edinburgh and fresh air.<br /><br /><div align="center">This is Arthur's Seat in the middle background before the hike.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneQlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneQlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Almost to the top, he's King of the World!!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnn00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; ; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnn00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> I was in awe that my mom actually walked/climbed to the top, she hates heights!!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnePlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; ; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnePlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>Look at the view! Not the city, both Cam and I at the top...<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneooQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; ; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneooQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; ; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Proof that my mom reached the penicle!!<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneolQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneolQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> And the castle, the cathedral, and the city.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneoaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneoaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-24356317606625059122010-07-20T17:16:00.002+01:002010-07-20T18:00:54.050+01:00Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh castle is more than just a castle, it's a fortress as well, that sits atop the volcanic Castle Rock. There has been a Royal Castle here since the 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Century and was a residence until the Scottish and English crowns united when King James I (James VI, King of Scots) seceded to the thrown after his cousin Queen Elizabeth I died and left no heirs.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJoleJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJoleJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> It's the second most popular visitor attraction in Scotland and we arrived early on our first full day. You can tour the castle grounds with an audio-guide, see the Scottish Crown Jewels.</div><div> </div><div align="center">This is Portcullis Gate, the entrance to the Middle Ward.<br /></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0GGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></div><div>Notice the rock on the right side of the photo, it's a formidable force, try <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">climbimg</span> that to conquer the castle!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0eQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0eQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>There is also a large prison on site and where several prisoners of the American War of Independence.<br /><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnGlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnGlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> This amazing building is the Scottish National War Memorial and was amazing inside, unfortunately no photography was allowed.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnlnlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnlnlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Below is the Pet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Cemetary</span>, the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">soliders</span> pets get a place of honor!<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnan0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPl0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJnan0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPl0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> And the One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">o'Clock</span> Gun, which is fired like the name says at One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">o'Clock</span> everyday except Sunday. They joke it's at one not any other time, to save artillery and money!<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPa0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJneQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPa0%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Looking back through my pictures to share with you, there was a lot more to see that for some reason I didn't have photos of, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">whether</span> they weren't allowed or I was avoiding the rain, wind, or mobs of people! But there is the royal palace,National War Museum of Scotland, St. Margaret's Chapel, Mons Meg, the Great Hall, and more! If you're there in August you can purchase tickets for the famous Royal Military <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tattoo</span>, which takes place just out front.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-24430745745854449892010-07-15T13:09:00.002+01:002010-07-15T13:26:17.842+01:00Edinburgh, ScotlandOn one of the holiday weekends we've had we made our way up to Edinburgh, Scotland for a three day holiday. I'm going to do Scotland in a few different posts because we did and saw a lot of things I want to share with you.<br /><br />First post is going to be some of the scenic pictures from around the town. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is on the coast and the Firth of Forth. It still has a lot of their original medieval and Georgian architecture, which makes for one of the most picturesque towns I've seen in Europe.<br /><br /><div align="center">Edinburgh Castle<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0P0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0P0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>The view down the royal mile.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnPlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnPlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Old town on the right.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0oPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0oPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> New Town, which is still 18th century.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0JlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPan%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJl0JlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPan%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> View from Edinburgh Castle over New Town.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeeoJGnJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-10943697389211288232010-07-09T14:16:00.002+01:002010-07-09T14:52:29.865+01:00Flowers, Flowers, and more FlowersWhen my mother was here visiting, one of the top things on her list was something she read about in the <a href="http://www.1000beforeyoudie.com/"><em>1,000 Places to See Before You Die</em> </a>book she had.<br /><br />The RHS Chelsea Flower show, it's a show that's held for 5 days in May ever year and has been taking place in some form since 1862. It attracts 157,000 visitors every year, including the Queen.<br /><br />The main focus is the show gardens which are usually designed by leading garden names. This is all a little over my head, but I know that what I saw was very pretty and I wouldn't mind having a garden that looks like some of these.<br /><br />Here are a few of my favorites.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaJJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaJJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> Yes this is a full size lock in a garden!<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaGoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lnaGoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0leJaQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0leJaQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> This one has to be my favorite.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eoGeGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eoGeGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Bling, Bling!!<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eoaJJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eoaJJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> They also sell bulbs and other gardening things in the center tent, here was a tulip display.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eJPPeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eJPPeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Can you spot my mom and myself in the reflection in this garden?<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eGGa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0eGGa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0e0Jn0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0e0Jn0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> I'll take the pool in this garden, notice the grill on the right, the seats inside the pool and the champagne cooler at the foot of the stairs!</div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0ee0neQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> I was amazed I got as many pictures as I did without the swarms of crowds in the pictures and we got there right when the gates opened! It's a very popular event, so if your willing to drop the money on an expensive ticket, book yours for next year now!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-22801556563335597442010-07-06T11:58:00.003+01:002010-07-06T12:16:04.629+01:00Castle Combe<div>Castle Combe is one of my favorite towns I've ever been to and it has a certain look that has stayed with me since the first time I saw it when I was no more than 8 or 9. Thankfully I've been back three times; once in high school, and now twice since we've been here. </div><div><br /></div><div>There aren't museums, castles, or even tons of restaurants to visit, but it's one of the oldest and most well preserved villages in England and was one time voted the prettiest. There is a small church and can be overrun with busloads of tourists if that lets you know anything about how pretty it is? </div><div><br /></div><div>I'll let the pictures do the talking now. </div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lolJGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lJnnJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lJanaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0loP0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lolaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lolaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lJnoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lJnoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-69816026672607098352010-07-05T14:53:00.004+01:002010-07-05T15:37:50.956+01:00Wimbledon 2010Getting the chance to be in London during not only the World Cup when the Brutish band together to cheer on their team (until they stop winning) has been a great experience, and the only thing that could maybe top that is getting to watch a British original the Wimbledon Championships.<br /><br />Just a 40 minute tube ride and a 5 minute bus ride or 10 minute walk to the All England Club gets you to the site of the Wimbledon Championships.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeleoGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPln%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></div><div>From there as a 'non-ticket holder' you have to Queue for the right to purchase a ground pass. </div><div></div><div>Camron, his coworker Kim and myself went in the evening on Day 10 just after they left work. Ticket holders mind you receive their tickets the summer before after entering a lottery system.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aele00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aele00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> In the Queue you get a Queue Card and continue on to the ticket office. At a more popular time on a more popular day, you are likely to wait in this line for hours but we were lucky and<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaP0JQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaP0JQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> On to the gate entrance and to purchase our Grounds Only pass.<br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeleJnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" />We explored the grounds, saw the beautiful flowers, the grass courts that are open seating and have smaller games going on.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPlnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPlnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a> The hill where us groundlings can camp out and watch what's going on in the three main courts, Cantre, No1 and No2.<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeleeGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" />But we decided to try our luck at the ticket re-sell box and see if there were open seats to be had. When ticket holders leave for the day they'll turn their tickets in and the Wimbledon staff then re-sell them for 5 pounds and the money goes to charity. We got lucky with again no wait and tickets to Centre Court.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aeaPa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a> We were in the second row with great view of the action!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aaQanoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPl%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aaQanoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPl%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> And we got to watch the men's pairs quarter finals, the winners of this match actually went on to play for the men's pairs final, but sadly didn't win.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aaQl0eQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aaQl0eQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> After the match was finished we learned we'd be lucky enough to see a second match, but first we had to take part in Wimbledon traditions from the food and drink stalls.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0ae0JoPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aePJJGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" />We skipped the champagne to save some money, but were happy to partake in another traditional drink <a href="http://www.anyoneforpimms.com/">Pimm</a>'s and Lemonade. And of course strawberries and creme!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aePJJoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPe0%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aePJJoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPe0%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a>Back inside Centre court to see a Women's invitational game featuring Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0ae0JGGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0ae0JGGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div>These ladies were a joy to watch as you could tell they were having lots of fun. Over all a great experience and I'm glad we went!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aePJloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPaG%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPa0aePJloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPaG%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-21745159222149806442010-07-01T04:58:00.000+01:002010-07-01T15:31:38.335+01:00The Queen's House (one of them at least...)<div align="center"><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Windsor_Castle_at_Sunset_-_Nov_2006.jpg/800px-Windsor_Castle_at_Sunset_-_Nov_2006.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/Windsor_Castle_at_Sunset_-_Nov_2006.jpg/800px-Windsor_Castle_at_Sunset_-_Nov_2006.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><em>copyright: DAVID <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ILIFF</span></em> , <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wikipedia</span></span><br /></span><div align="left"><br />Windsor Castle is one of many principle residents of the Queen of England, but it's probably the one most frequently stayed in by her Majesty. It's just a short hour train ride outside of London and a great side trip if you have the time.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It's also the largest castle that's lived in today and the oldest part dates back to William the Conqueror. </div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lGQl0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br /><div align="left">The majority of the area you get to tour is the grounds and the State Apartments. Which are the entertaining areas of the castle when she has state dignitaries or balls she's hosting. Those areas are in the buildings in this picture. Unfortunately I couldn't take pictures inside for you!<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooJPJaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />The round tower in the middle of the picture is the original part built of the castle and is on an artificial mound. By looking at the top of that tower you can see a flag.<br /></div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQneQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQneQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>And that flag will help you figure out if the Queen is home that day. This flag which is her standard indicates that she was there on our visit that day. If not the Union Jack will be flying.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnlPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br />I don't know why but I love all their lights with their fancy colors and decorations...I wonder if these would look good in front of our condo?<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a>Some of the beautiful gardens that are at the base of the round tower. The British certainly know how to garden!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooGQolQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooGQolQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a>St. George's Chapel is also on the premises and is the main place of worship at the Castle. It's also home to the Order of the Garter which is the principle order of Knights for which people like Prince William, Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill have been or are members.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooJQoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooJQoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> This is also the burial place for many royals, such as the current Queen's parents King George and the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother; King Henry VIII and one of his wives Jane Seymour among others. <div></div></div></div><br /></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-83856374327439776552010-06-16T08:31:00.003+01:002010-06-16T09:05:36.705+01:00Bath Times TwoNext stop in Bath was the Abbey, which was right next door to the Roman Baths. It's a 500 year old Gothic style church and has beautiful fan vaulting inside.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GGlloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GGlloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> There are many interesting carvings on the outside. Take for example the two below, notice anything about the one on the left? That's Peter.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GePnQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></div><div></div><div>Did you notice that he's shorter than the guy on the right? He lost his head at some point. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div>Now look below at this picture, they re-carved his head out of the remainder of his beard...looks a little creepy to me! You can also see the large space that's open above his head.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GePnoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GePnoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> The next carvings are some angels coming down ladders on either side of the door.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GGleGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GGleGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> Here's a closer look.<br /><div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G0G%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQPeexGo0xQaoxQPeeGo0QaoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,296,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G0G%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQPeexGo0xQaoxQPeeGo0QaoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,296,442" border="0" /></a> And the beautiful fan vaulted ceiling.</div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lQnJGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lQnJGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> This church has a ton of great stained glass, but this was the only decent picture I got. These windows depict 52 scenes from Christ's life.<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnGGlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></div><div>On to other interesting sights in Bath, are some that you might have seen in <a href="http://visitbath.co.uk/xsdbimgs/Bath%20Movie%20Map%20A4.pdf">movies</a>. The Royal Crescent, a large row of Georgian "condos" built in the late 18th century during Bath's heyday.</div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lQnllQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0lQnllQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Then the Circus, another Georgian set of building, but in a circular shape around a courtyard.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GGlJoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> And check out this crazy large tree in the middle of the Circus.<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0G0JaQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> </div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-12361339732871961982010-06-11T16:29:00.004+01:002010-06-11T16:48:26.944+01:00We inturupt this blog...For World Cup MANIA!! So if you live under a rock or perhaps if your from the one country in the world who doesn't care about soccer (coughUSAcough), you might not know that the World Cup kicked off today at 3pm GMT (9am CST).<br /><br />I on the other hand am fully immersed in a country that is going absolutely crazy over the World Cup right now among whispers that they have a chance to go all the way. Since the day we arrived we've been surrounded by St. George's Cross, better known at the flag of England. This week it looks like white and red has just been spread everywhere time 50!!<br /><br />Here's proof...<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeeaaalQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeeaaalQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> This was the post office today...if you look closely just over the right shoulder of the man in front of me that's a TV playing the opening ceremony.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaooanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaooanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQPeo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> Our neighbors just across the street!<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaQeJQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaQeJQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> A restaurant just down the street from us...<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaQeJnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaQeJnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> They even have those silly car flags over here! I've seen these on scooters and motorcycles as well.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaoonlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeGeaoonlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> And these are just examples I took pictures of in a matter of an hour of walking around near our place today...it'll only get worse as the World Cup continues if England performs the way they should.</div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>The first game for England is tomorrow versus the USA (eek) at 8:30pm GMT (2:30pm CST). I've been practicing my British accent, I don't want to be around if the US actually beats them! ;o)</div></div><br />And for your enjoyment, one of the many many commercials I'm tortured with every 10 minutes on TV.<br /><object width="280" height="170"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/idLG6jh23yE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/idLG6jh23yE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-87062148027641198732010-06-10T11:19:00.006+01:002010-06-10T12:49:07.067+01:00Bath TimeBath is a lovely town not too far by train or car to the West of London and makes a great side trip while your here. It has a long history as it has the only natural hot springs in all of Great Britain. And during the Roman occupation in the first century, they built the Roman Baths and temples on the springs to pay worship to Minerva, the goddess of the hot springs. The Baths became buried overtime and went unnoticed below the feet of the town until the 1600s.<br /><br />Later in the 1700s after visits to the baths by aristocracy Bath became a fashionable spa town to live and visit in England and high society could be seen everywhere, and people once again . Our first stop though was the Roman Baths.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0G0Ja0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0G0Ja0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The first view you get upon entering the Roman Bath museum is the great pool that was the main part of the Roman Baths, it's green from <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">algae</span> and you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">definitely</span> don't want to go into it. If you must have a dip in the natural hot springs, try the new <a href="http://www.thermaebathspa.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Thermea</span> Spa </a>down the street.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GennoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />These statues are a 'new' addition to the baths to pay tribute to the Roman <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">emperors</span> and generals and were <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">erected</span> in 1897 when the baths became the museum it is today.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GeooQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GeooQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> A view <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">from</span> the ground level. <div><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnenJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnenJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> Even local ducks enjoy a dip in the warm water. <div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnGoeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnGoeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div><p>Attached to the main bath is a museum dedicated to the remainder of the Roman site where you can learn about the temple that was once on place. </p><p>This is a nice look at Roman engineering and is the Spring overflow which leads to... <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GaQeQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></p><p>The drain, which sends the water all the way to the local river over 400 yards away. (sometimes so mind boggling to remember this was all built almost 2000 years ago!)<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GaQeaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GaQeaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> The main areas of the square, and the door in the distance on your right is the old entrance.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GaQ0QQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GaQ0QQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> A large source of the water<br />The remainder of a gold guild statue or Minerva found in the drain.<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GeoGlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GeoGlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> And the remains of the steam room. These pillars were below the floor, which allowed the warm steam to circulate below the floor heating it and the room, you must wear shoes on that hot floor! But massages and such were given in this room before getting into the bath.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnGPnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0GnGPnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><p>Overall we spent at least a couple hours here, with the great audio guide that was provided with admission. Well worth the visit!</p><p>Look for another post coming up on other attractions in Bath. I didn't want to bore you to death with too much in one post!</p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-676755074224284332010-06-08T10:54:00.004+01:002010-06-08T12:13:00.915+01:00Battle in England<div>An interesting and somewhat unplanned stop on our trip was the town of Battle, which is the place of the Battle of Hastings, which was the culmination of William the Conqueror's Norman invasion.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QloanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QloanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a>Battle is a cute older town that offers some great buildings, restaurants, and pubs.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QlonJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QlonJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> But the main reason to stop is to see the ruins of Battle Abbey and the Battle of Hastings site.<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJeePQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />It starts with a nice walk around the grounds to see the important parts of the attack and actual battle of William and King Herold.<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJea0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />Don't you just love our lovely sneakers and the audio guides around our necks?!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJeaPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJeaPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>Their is currently a boys private school on the site... <a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Ql0eaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Ql0eaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>but originally it was just an open field after which the new King William asked an Abbey to be erected and this is what remains.. (one of the most famous castles William ordered built was the Tower of London)<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0JPoleQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />The breadth of the battle field.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Qa0PaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Qa0PaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />And <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Camron</span> conquering the battle hill!<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Qa0PGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-46621764025227078492010-06-07T09:20:00.003+01:002010-06-07T09:29:16.173+01:00Cheers to my Parents!!My parents are headed home today, they were here for two weeks and are to blame for my lack of posting and communitication. They dragged me around England the whole time. ;o)<br /><br />It was a great experience and I saw more of England than I ever thought I would. I'm also anxious to share some of the places with you when I get my pictures uploaded...Edinburgh, the Lake District, Bath, Rye and Battle...this list goes on!<br /><br />So in the mean time, here's to my parents, thanks for a great time and hope you arrive home safely.<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJeQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJeQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJeGeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJeGeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-12378732113591864882010-05-30T16:15:00.000+01:002010-05-30T16:15:01.005+01:00Destination DoverOur next stop was Dover, we didn't have much on our plan there other than to see Dover Castle, which for many centuries has been a military fortification against invaders.<br /><br />I did poorly with my camera here and didn't get pictures of the physical castle (maybe once you're seen one you've seen them all?!) ;o)<br /><br />Instead pictures of the view from the high stand-point that the castle has over the cliffs. Can you see France in the distance? We <em>think</em> we did, but weren't quite sure. It's only 22 miles across the Channel.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> A view of the city of Dover from atop the catle tower.<br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></div><div>One of the best parts of the castle tour was the secret underground war tunnels from Napoleonic age when they expected Napoleon to invade and then later used again in WWII as a hospital and barracks. And to help against possible nuclear war, but later realised it wouldn't help. No pictures were allowed in there and the recreations and information aren't fully complete because all information about them other than the keys being handed over is still protected by their version of CIA information.</div><div></div><div>And of course Dover isn't complete without seeing the White Cliffs of Dover...chalk is what makes them white. And this was what made the digging of the tunnels fairly easy, but also hard to stabilize.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJePPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJePPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Without our dorky faces in the picture...<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJePeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJePeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QJJonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-21683225514027266472010-05-28T15:37:00.004+01:002010-05-28T16:20:54.559+01:00Leed's CastleHi All! Sorry again for the lack of postings, but my parents have been here the past week and will be here one more week as well.<br /><br />The day after they arrived we hit the road for the Southern parts of England. I must say Cam and I must be lucky people as we got another nice Mercedes for our rental car!<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Qo0enQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Qo0enQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Our first stop on this road trip down to the coast was Leeds Castle in Kent, England. It's a lovely castle set on two islands with a moat still surrounding it. I must say seeing a moat for the first time that was still filled made a much bigger impact on me.<br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PaoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0J%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PoQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PoQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a><br />There were lovely courtyards and architectural interests.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPl%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnloQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPl%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Wonderful gardens and animals, including this swan with her young. Leeds Castle is home to some black swans, and is part of their <a href="http://www.leeds-castle.com/goto.php?ref=y&sess=u0p0n0c0s0g1d0&">logo</a>, but I never got one on camera.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PeoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PeoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Regal peacocks...<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div><div>Grand carved wood beam ceilings...<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0Q0PJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div><div>and carved staircases...<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnllQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPeQ0QPnllQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a></div><div><br />Although, not part of the historical network here in England, it's still a lovely castle to see and was a great opportunity to stretch our legs from the car in their beautiful gardens. </div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-17574962387915539392010-05-21T10:07:00.004+01:002010-05-21T10:58:24.083+01:00A Taste of Home...This post was going to be all about how I do my weekly(sometimes bi-weekly) grocery shopping.<br /><br />I was going to take photos along the way so you could see the mile long walk I have to the closest full size store. I was going to take pictures of 'renting' the shopping cart, so you could see how I have to put a pound in to unlock it, then get the pound back when I turn it in. Then I was going to take pictures on the train as I carry bags to the stop and go one stop to get a little bit closer to home to cut out only a fraction of the walking.<br /><br />So, umm, yeah I was a little embarrassed to whip out my camera doing all those things so you don't get that! Just the little story above and maybe one day I'll take pictures of it all.<br /><br />But I did take a picture outside the store so you can see this wonderful place called ASDA that is the only large full size grocery store in the area that won't rob me blind, sounds like home right? Sounds like your friendly neighborhood super store right? Oh yeah, Wal-Mart has infiltrated the UK as well now. :o( And even though I refuse to shop there in Texas, I don't have much of a choice when I need a large selection of things.<br /><br />Proof below...notice the blue wal-mart on the white sign, notice the 24 hours open, notice the black ASDA price guaranteed, looks familiar doesn't it? <a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlaJeaeQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlaJeaeQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> Thankfully, if I have to do the bi-weekly shopping (because you can only carry so many heavy bags in your hands when walking for ages) we have a much closer Tesco Express that has most items and I can run there a little quicker for the things I need.<br /><br />In addition to the wally world experience yesterday, I was happy to make a taco kit our friend Jeff brought over for us. We also used the jalapeno flakes my ex-coworker gave me as a parting gift. So, walmart and tacos, our taste of home in London. <div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlaJeaeP0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlaJeaeP0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJo%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> And kind of sad to say that this was the best tex-mex we've had our 3 weeks here. Thanks Jeff, thanks DeAnne!!<br /><br /><div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-7435462702262715812010-05-20T08:30:00.001+01:002010-05-20T20:15:24.909+01:00The CotswoldsA couple weekends ago we had the opportunity to get out of the big city and explore some English country side. We headed out to the Cotswolds which are some of the most picturesque fairy-tail villages you'll see in England and can often be seen in <a href="http://www.cotswolds.info/film-locations.shtml">movies</a>.<br /><br />First we had to pick up a car, and we had to go automatic to make it easier to be on the 'wrong' side of the road...we got lucky with this little Mercedes!<br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnGGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnGGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Cam getting used to driving on the right side of the car...<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0l0nQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center">The great country side dotted with sheep and fields of rapeseed. Which is England's answer to our corn and bio fuel.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooJQGnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooJQGnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Hidden Castles<br /></div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Quaint churches (Bridget Jones was filmed in this town)<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGoaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGoaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a>Amazing thatched roofs, a dying art.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGQJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Country walks...<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooa0JeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0e%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooa0JeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0e%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Homey pubs to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGP0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllooeGP0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />And historical towns.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllo0nleQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllo0nleQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div><div align="left">The Cotswolds are very much just an area of the country that you grab a car and pull over when you see something interesting. Or just park your car and make a walk between welcoming villages. It'll remind you of Jane Austen's books, nursery rhymes and the typical English garden. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It's a nice break from the bustling, busy city.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-49566947522226628282010-05-19T14:16:00.005+01:002010-05-19T20:23:28.752+01:00Morning Run!!Don't mean to brag...but this was the halfway point in my morning run today! I didn't plan on going that far, but I saw a sign when I was planning on turning around and just had to see how far it was.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> It seems that this is a lot of Canary Wharf professionals mid-day run; as I saw, passed, and was passed by many, many runners who I assume were on their lunch break. Click the link below to see the route I took.<br /><br />And I will fully admit I walked a good part of my way home, but still made really decent time for not knowing where I was going. For the route there you are running on the street, yet also running along the water when a foot path opens up. At one point from the cobbled streets, I took the foot path and saw the bridge rising up ahead of me and it kept me going until I reached it. So cool! I hope to run the full distance within a few more runs and then eventually pick up my pace.<br /><br />(I'm working on getting this link to work for you, but I'm having trouble with the mapmyrun site.)<br /><a href="http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/detail/17246388/">MapMyRun - Canary Wharf to London Bridge Run in Poplar, Gr</a>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-37361224981176582522010-05-19T09:57:00.004+01:002010-05-19T20:24:00.163+01:00Dog Days of our SummerI miss my girl Princess so much... <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 350px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPGnolGGPeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" />that I can't help but notice all the other cute dogs around me and want to run up and pet them all! But I can't unless I want to be the weird American!<br /><br />So instead I've started snapping pictures.<br /><br /><div><div><p></p><br /><br /><p align="center">A cute mutt outside Kensington Palace who was playing fetch and I caught at a bad time!<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnelQ0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnelQ0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />A handsome boxer getting a drink from the dog fountain in Hyde Park<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJ0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJl%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeeeJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJQ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /><br />Some Collies in the Cotswalds enjoying their morning off leash walk.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllo0QolaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllo0QolaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />Resident westie and greyhound at Tower of London.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaoG0nQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaoG0nQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> </p></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-45538405972149024432010-05-17T16:06:00.006+01:002010-05-17T17:48:59.628+01:00A Happy Day in London Town!<div align="left">In our previous post about our new neighborhood, I mentioned the O2 is in our backyard. For those that don't know what it is, it's a large concert venue and will likely play a big part of the 2012 Olympics here in London.<br /><br />It's hard to ignore some of the great acts that will come through, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bon</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Jovi</span></span>, Black Eyed Peas, Rod Stewart, Lady Gaga...and excitingly for us Michael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Buble</span></span>! We know we're a little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cheesy</span></span>, but we love him and have already seen him in concert twice, and one of his songs was our first dance at our wedding.<br /><br />When we realized he'd be in our backyard, we hoped we might be able to say we saw him. Of course both concert dates were sold out, but we kept an eye open and at 5:30pm before the last night we found a great deal on some tickets so we enjoyed getting to see Michael <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Buble</span></span> and the O2.<br /><br />Here are some pictures:<br /><br />The crazy spaceship looking thing up close...<br /></div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalQQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Before he came on stage...<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaal0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaal0oQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a> <div align="center">The extremely large crowd!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 415px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDPfRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQPQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJaalGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJnQllQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPleJnQllQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0l%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a><br />And the finale <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">acapella</span></span>, it was awesome!!</div><p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxHLsCTzSEKWkl1CCHPtpFQNKhqT0sXfNaKkqlae922kLzpsDnhYo0xiRgZYCM4YZ2deXvsC6vtOp1gntAFqQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p></p>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-76068450751853352822010-05-13T13:50:00.002+01:002010-05-13T15:33:22.026+01:00We've Moved!!<div align="center">While our first apartment was really nice and we couldn't have been happier with the space and ammenities it had, our immediate area was less than desirable.<br /><br />We were on a very busy 5 lane street with lots of bus and foot traffic. And we could hear sirens at all hours of the day and night. In addition to a tatoo parlor below us and a nightclub across the street we asked to be relocated to the building that Cam's American coworker was located at.<br /><br />It's also in the Docklands area and is only a couple blocks south of where we were, so we were already familar with our surrondings thankfully and we now have a train and tube stop in our backyard!!<br /><br />Here's some pictures of our new neighborhood and place.<br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 425px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaoJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"> The O2 is across the river from us.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaooQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 425px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaooQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQon%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>The foot bridge we take to get to the tube.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlloGnPeoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"></p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 425px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlloGnPeoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGQ%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a> Canary Wharf at night.<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nlGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 425px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nlGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>View from the front door.</p><div align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaenQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">Our bedroom.<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nlaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nlaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a> Bathroom.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0ne0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0ne0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a> Living area...<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaaoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaaoQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="center">Our kitchen<br /></p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nelQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nelQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Hidden fridge and freezer are the two cabinets at the left of the above picture.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllolQaa0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0Q%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a> And the washwer/dryer in one and hidden dishwasher, this one is actually full size unlike the last apartment.<br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nenQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 425px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPllol0nenQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0n%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-67144523788565268862010-05-12T21:15:00.003+01:002010-05-13T13:41:28.923+01:00Tower of LondonThe Tower of London has to be one of my favorite places to visit while in London. I can and do revisit every time I've been here, and I imagine I'll go a couple more times in the 3 months we are here.<br /><br />Here's a few of my favorite pictures on the recent trip with our friends Emie and Corey who were able to come over for a visit!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">View before entering...<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJ0JQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJl%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"></div></a><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJ0JQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJl%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJGaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoa%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Traitors Gate<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQanGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQanGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br />The Infamous Ravens<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnQeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnQeQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>The White Tower, the main and original building of the Tower of London, used to be white-washed, hence the name.<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPPQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0G%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The famous Yeoman<br /></div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lQnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lQnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGo%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a></div><div></div><div>Inside the White Tower is the Royal Armouries<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoG%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a></div></div><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJaGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGneeJaGQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJJ%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> King Henry VIII armour<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnPlQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> Medieval Toilet<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0GanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0GanQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a></div></div><p align="center">The Memorial at the execution site it reads:<br />Gentle visitor pause awhile - where you stand death cut away the light of many days - here jewelled names were broken from the vivid thread of life - may they rest in peace while we walk the generations around their strife and courage - under these restless skies</p><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lPQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lPQQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0P%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a></p>Etchings within Beauchamp Tower all carved mainly between 1532 and 1672<div align="center"><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQnJ0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJe%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> And a lovely view of the Tower Bridge from within the walls.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 450px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGna0lonQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQol%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a> Gaurd of the Crown Jewels<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQn00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoJ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6G00%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnaQn00QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQoJ%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,295,442" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-29854518186865943472010-05-12T14:42:00.002+01:002010-05-12T15:15:40.768+01:00Hi again!!<a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnllnQaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlGnllnQaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJP%7CRup6G00%7C/of=50,590,393" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Sorry for the delay in postings...we've had company and it was great to show them around the London I knew from previous visits and getting to see new things with them.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I'm hoping to post several posts over the next couple of days, but have been slow upload all my images, so you'll have to be patient!</div>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683887224866962349.post-22206198322373644942010-05-04T21:48:00.000+01:002010-05-04T21:48:00.905+01:00A Taste of Harrod's & LondonIf you know anything about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Camron</span> and I, you know we love food. And I mean love food. So it's natural that I take lots of pictures of it right?! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Haha</span>!<br /><br />So, if you've ever been to London or love shopping, you know of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Harrod's</span>. I have to say I've been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">every time</span> I've been to London and even on my fourth trip it still amazes me. Cam had never been the past times he's been in here. What guy wants to go shopping on 7 floors, 4.5 acres, and over 1 million square feet of luxury clothing, purses, jewelry, etc.?!<br /><br />But when he saw the Food Halls of Harrods featured on the Food Network he knew he had to go. The following are only some of the cases from the 6 food halls.<br /><br />Amazing looking cupcakes and don't miss the homemade <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">whoopie</span> pies on the left.<br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 407px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0Jooo0JQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJa%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" />The olive bar, I'm sure you could make some yummy martini's with these Lauren!!<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 407px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0Joooo0QQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0e%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ahhh</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Haggas</span>, who doesn't want a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">sheep's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">intestine</span> stuffed with meat, spices, and oats?!<br /><div><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0JooooJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 407px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0JooooJQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQJn%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /></a>And what kind of luxury European department store would this be with our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Krispy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kreme</span> donuts?! <img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 407px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 256px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6aQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0JooooaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0a%7CRup6lQQ%7C/of=50,590,442" border="0" /><br /><div>Our first night here, we both tried to go traditional, bangers and mash for Cam at the top and my fish and chips.<br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlo0JoPGnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 296px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 408px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPlo0JoPGnQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQGP%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a><br />Cam's next traditional dish a meat pie...this one was chicken and he said it reminded him <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">a lot</span> of chicken pot pie.</div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0JPGQaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 301px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 407px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://render3.snapfish.com/render2/is=Yup6lQQ%7C%3Dup6RKKt%3Axxr%3DG-qpDofRtglf7mrPfrj7t%3DzrRfDUX%3AeQaQxg%3Dr%3F87KR6xqpxQQPaxoe0xePJxv8uOc5xQPl0JPGQaaQQlqpfVtB%3F*KUp7BHSHqqy7XH6qgXGQQ0o%7CRup6aQQ%7C/of=50,332,442" border="0" /></a>Leahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16848407611857808728noreply@blogger.com3