Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Looking out my window the scenery is much different from when we left England. The beautiful shades of green have been replaced by snow and ice. Even so, it has it’s own unique beauty!
Camera used: iPhone
Month: February 2018
Murder On The Orient Express
North Atlantic OceanFlying Over England
Olympics
Barn Owl
Hook, England
Simon was our falconer and he showed us a number of his birds. It was amazing! I loved this Barn Owl who was so aware of everything around us, but very gentle. We were able to touch it’s very, very soft feathers. I love the white feathers with the contrast of it’s very dark eyes.
Camera used: Canon 50D
Red Telephone Box and Post Box
Seaford, EnglandSeven Sisters
Seaford, England
The Seven Sisters are a series of 7 chalk cliffs that site along the coast of the English Channel. They are along the same series of cliffs as the Cliffs of Dover, which are about 2 hours away. We spent many hours here, walking along the waters edge, collecting shells and looking for fossils. It was very cold and windy above, but once we descended the stairway to the beach, we were protected from the cold wind and it was very pleasant.
Camera used: iPhone
Hampton Court
East Molesey, England
I have been to Hampton Court before, I love it’s gardens, but this winter day it was too cold to wander the gardens. So, this time I went inside and it was very interesting! Hampton Court is picturesque as it sits along the River Thames and it’s construction began in 1515 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, one of King Henry VIII’s favorites. In 1529 when Wolsey fell from favor, King Henry VIII seized the palace for himself and later enlarged it.
Camera used: iPhone
Relaxing at Hampton Court
Molesey, EnglandRed-Tailed Hawk
Hook, England
We spent a wonderful day with a Falconer, looking at his birds and watching what they do. Did you know that birds do not poop in their nests? They find a tree and that becomes their poop tree and you know this because it is covered in white. I thought that was amazing. Each bird is unique and awesome to watch. Here the Red-tailed Hawk is flying, I love taking photos of birds as they fly!
Camera used: Canon 50D
English Countryside
Hook, EnglandBengor Eagle Owl
Hook, England
We spent sometime with a falconer, Simon and it was so enjoyable! This owl was beautiful. Abby, was raised by a 6 year old girl and she loves to cuddle. When she was on anyone’s arm (they had a thick glove on) she would move up close to their body. It was fun to watch their interaction as she would look into their eyes. Doesn’t she have beautiful eyes?!?!
Camera used: Canon 50D
Kestrel
Hook, EnglandHorse and Duck
Hook, England
We went out into the countryside and saw lots of animals; cows, horses, ducks, and even some that we don’t know what they were. This duck and horse were drinking together when the duck decided to waddle away. So, I watched and at the right moment when he was between the horses legs, I snapped this photo.
Camera used: Canon 50D
Swimming
Hook, EnglandBritish Museum
London, England
This is so funny, we went into the British Museum and had a wonderful time looking at the Egyptian area, Roman area and then we went back downstairs and I noticed this beautiful ceiling thru some doors, so I went inside and wow, there was the entrance to the museum. Maps, we wondered why there weren’t any maps. We all laughed when we realized that we had only gone thru the entryway. The British Museum is huge, we definitely need to go back and see so much more!
Camera used: iPhone
Telephone Booths
Kingston, EnglandBlack Panther
Esher, England
We just saw the most amazing, awesome, wonderful movie ever. I would say that it just became my favorite Super Hero, Marvel Comics, movie of all times. The story line, the acting, the feeling I left with, everything is wonderful!! Have you seen it? If yes, what are your thoughts, with no spoilers, please! P.S. For those who haven’t seen it, stay thru the credits!
Camera used: iPhone
London, England
