On our cycle ride: sausage rolls. Our lunch venue was closed for Independence Day, a British-style pub was open.
Category: Living
Small Experiences on a Big Journey
We stood behind a crowd at Edinburgh Castle waiting for the one-o’clock cannon to fire. Many eyes were fixed on cell phones to catch the moment to share on Facebook. Bodies in Edinburgh, minds in other places. Meanwhile, my nephews were determined to climb up rocks where climbing was not allowed. Last month’s trip…… Continue reading Small Experiences on a Big Journey
A Bit of England
Red, white, and blue: a little bit of England for our Independence Day table. Travel influences choices.
Refreshing Pause
Paused at Lake Harriet for breakfast, then continued cycling.
Pre-Op Physical
Cycled to my pre-op physical. I will definitely not be cycling to the post-op follow-up.
Charity Bucket
The boys dumped our UK change into a charity bucket at NCL.
Tea With Friends and Family
Friends, family, cakes, finger sandwiches, scones, sausage rolls. A perfect last evening in Newcastle and the UK.
National Railway Museum
We explored the National Railway Museum.
Backpacks
Nephews’ and their uncles’ backpacks ready for the next adventure: train from Newcastle upon Tyne to York.
A Tale of Two Falls
At the start of today’s hike in Northumberland, England, we came upon a hiker who had slipped and made a faceplant on the street. He was elderly, and his vision was sub-par. He was bleeding from cuts beside one eye and on his wrist.My brother-in-law had a surprising variety of wound dressings in his pack,…… Continue reading A Tale of Two Falls