Hi blog-o-sphere friends! I’ve missed you these last few weeks. Last spring I stepped away from the keyboard because of medical issues, but I’m happy to say that this little vacation was all positive. Several lucky puzzle pieces all clicked into place a few weeks ago, and my family was blessed to be able to take a short-notice trip to the United Kingdom.
I love England. Maybe it’s a whimsical culmination of living through the eyes of Shakespeare and Rowling and Austen and the Brontes, but my heart just feels happy there. I have to admit, too, that on our train rides through the country side, the theme from Downton Abbey played in my mind on a continuous loop. Sharing these memories with my husband and my boys only makes it more special.
As I missed a few Road Trip Wednesdays, I’ll sneak in that the best book I read in March was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. It had been over ten years since I first read it, and it truly is phenomenal. My boys loved it as much as I did, and I’m glad we were able to finish in time for our trip.
We spent some time in London, took a side trip to Bath, and ended in Edinburgh, Scotland. I’ll be back to blogging on great books and writing soon, and until then, here are a few highlights from our trip.
Sons 1 and 2 at the Tower of London
The White Tower
Tower Bridge
Sons 1 and 2 on top of Arthur’s Seat at Holyrood Park
The Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh
What is a phone booth?
Edinburgh Castle
Views in Edinburgh
Oh my goodness! I'm having nostalgia now… Stonehenge is one of my favorite places on the earth… there is magic there. It's thick in the air, isn't it??? And I haven't been to Edinburgh… SO JEALOUS. All the pics are so pretty. Thanks for sharing! 😀
Edinburgh is the next place on my list I want to visit. We did Tuscany last time but geez that was so long ago already. The economy sure has put a damper on vacations in my house.
Lucky you! Looks like you had a fabulous time visiting some of my favorite places! 🙂 Glad you re-read HP, too. And how great that you were able to share it all with your family. Welcome home!
I also want to mention that I've nominated you for the Award of your choice — here.
Thanks for sharing!!
So exciting 🙂 We head off to Scotland (and a few days in London) a month from tomorrow! This just got me even more excited. Glad you and your family had such a good time 🙂
Oh glad you are having a good trip. You've fueled my travel bug inside hehe.
I am soooo jealous! Those are some of the most awesome places on earth and some day I will see them for myself, I hope. I love you pictures. Thanks for sharing and glad you had such a wonderful opportunity to travel.
Yes, it is. But then again, I kind of feel that way the whole time I'm in England. Thanks for stopping by!
Yes, I was really surprized at how 'old' it feels there. I think my boys enjoyed Scotland the most. We were so blessed to be able to go, and I highly recommend renting a flat instead of a hotel, at least in London. It was much more reasonable, and we had a kitchen, so it saved us money on meals, too.
Thank you so much, Sara! It was really a great trip.
Thanks for stopping by!
I'm excited for you! It was so much fun. Email me or tweet me if you have any questions; I'd be happy to share!
When we got back, we rushed to a matinee of Hunger Games once the kids were back in school, and I thought of you. I hope you had a fun night!
Thanks for stopping by. If the opportunity ever comes, I recommend grabbing it and running with it. 🙂
Great pictures! I love England, too! I've gone more than a few times and it never gets old. I'm glad you loved it, too!