Wales to England

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Caldicot, Wales to Sudbrook, England

We crossed over a very cool bridge as we left Wales and went back to England.  It was pretty RELAXING because I wasn’t driving!

May 2016

Taken with an iPhone 5s

Bristol Cathedral

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Bristol, England

We spent the day in Bath and then returned to Bristol where we were staying. We had walked over to the Bristol Cathedral (The Cathedral Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) in the morning but there were people everywhere. Later, we walked past it on our way to dinner and the grass was covered with trash left by those who had been there in the morning. Now, after dinner, as we walked to our hotel in a heavy rain, the lights were just coming on, the grass was cleaned and the rain refreshed everything.

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Bathampton Bridge

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Bathampton, England

When we got to the end of this part of the River Avon we had to turn around.  Here there is the beautiful Bathampton Bridge and more waterfalls.  The cruise was wonderful and peaceful!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Roman Baths

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Bath, England

Bath got it’s name from the Roman Baths in the city which were built in 60 AD. It was raining when we arrived, so I RELAXED while visitors sought protection under their umbrellas!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

River Avon

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Bath, England

We took a cruise on the River Avon and we went under the Pulteney Bridge. At the end of our hour journey I asked the captain if I could put my feet up and take a photo. I showed him a previous photo with my feet. He laughed and said, ‘wish you were here’, as a question. I laughed and said, ‘yes, with an added RELAXING on the River Avon’. He was so excited, really cute and so I got this photo!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Swan with her Cygnets

IMG_3103Bath, England

We took a cruise on the River Avon and the highlight was seeing this mother Swan cross the river with her five babies (cygnets). She was constantly watching for danger as was the male who was just a little behind them.

May 2016

Photo taken with a Canon 50D

Pulteney Bridge

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Bath, England

The Pulteney Bridge was completed in 1774 and crosses the River Avon, here in Bath. It is England’s Ponte Vecchio, except there are stores on both sides. It is a fun area to walk around!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Relaxing at Stonehenge

IMG_2974Salisbury, England

I had to sit and RELAX and think of the past and those who built Stonehenge. There are so many unanswered questions! Who were they? Why did they built it and how did they without our modern equipment? We may never know! When we visited years ago we could walk around the rocks. I was a bit disappointed this time that we are kept back, but preservation is important and it’s much easier to take photos without a ton of people in the photo!  Notice my new flipflops!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Stonehenge

IMG_2726.38Salisbury, England

I had to sit and RELAX and think of the past and those who built Stonehenge. There are so many unanswered questions! Who were they? Why did they built it and how did they without our modern equipment? We may never know! Notice my new flipflops!

2016 – iPhone

Stonehenge

IMG_2723Salisbury, England

Stonehenge has always seemed mystical to me.  Constructed between 3,000 BC & 2,000 BC, it is believed to be a burial ground.  The question has always been and may remain for all time; How was it built? When we visited years ago we could walk around the rocks. I was a bit disappointed this time that we are kept back, but preservation is important and it’s much easier to take photos without a ton of people in the photo!

May 2016

Photo taken with a Canon 50D

Stonehenge

IMG_2720Salisbury, England

Stonehenge has always seemed mystical to me.  Constructed between 3,000 BC & 2,000 BC, it is believed to be a burial ground.  The question has always been and may remain for all time; How was it built?

May 2016

Photo taken with a Canon 50D

Stonehenge

IMG_2716Salisbury, England

Stonehenge has always seemed mystical to me.  Constructed between 3,000 BC & 2,000 BC, it is believed to be a burial ground.  The question has always been and may remain for all time; How was it built?

May 2016

Photo taken with a Canon 50D

Cemetery

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Swindon, England

We spent a few days driving around England and Wales taking photos of churches and gravestones where Craig’s family came from.  Here, with the sun rays touching me, I RELAXED with some of his relatives (ancestors).

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Flowers from Di’s Garden

IMG_2038West Ewell, England

David and Di, our dear friends, have a beautiful garden.  Here are some growing up the wall.

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Epsom Downs

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Epsom Downs is the premier horse racing track in the British Isles.  So, I thought I would sit and RELAX while waiting for the races to begin!  Here come the horses!  😍🐎 Oh, and yes I am sitting right where they race, on the grass!  The weather is beautiful and no flipflops because the only pair I have with me, broke!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

London

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We spent the afternoon with some wonderful friends, Di & David  and after a yummy lunch they showed us their stomping grounds.  Just across from Epsom Downs, (the premier horse racing track in the British Isles) is a golf course with a beautiful view of London!  ENJOY London from afar!

May 2016

Photo taken with a Canon 50D

Hampton Court Gardens

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East Molesey, England

The gardens at Hampton Court are beautiful!  There were so many flowers for me to take photos of, I could have spent all day!

2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Relaxing at Hampton Court

IMG_1759East Molesey, England

We had a wonderful time at Hampton Court today! As you can see the weather was beautiful and the gardens gorgeous, so I had to sit down and RELAX! What a huge massive palace, where King Henry VIII once lived!

May 2016

Photo taken with a iPhone 5s

Flowering Trees

IMG_1990East Molesey, England

Chelsea and I had a lovely stroll along the River Thames.  We past some beautiful trees, but these ones topped them all off!  In full bloom they are gorgeous!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s

Kings Arms Inn

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East Molesey, England

After a delicious lunch at Kings Arms Inn, which was established in 1709, I put my feet up and RELAXED, it was wonderful!

May 2016

Photo taken with an iPhone 5s