by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Nov 3, 2021 | England
It seems quite likely we were exposed to the virus at some point during our journey. Many of the countries we explored had high numbers of cases. However, we were double-vaccinated and wore masks. At the time we left Texas, the numbers were very high here, so we felt...
by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Jul 30, 2021 | England
Bath is located 97 miles west of London, in the county of Somerset. It’s a small city with about 88,000 residents, and one of the prettiest towns we saw. Of course, almost every town we saw was picture-worthy, but Bath was interesting to us because it’s...
by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Jul 30, 2021 | England
We came. We saw. We felt the energy. Alas, the mystery remains unsolved. Stonehenge has been designated a World Heritage Site, along with Avebury, which lies to its north. UNESCO describes their importance: The Stonehenge, Avebury, and Associated Sites World Heritage...
by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Jul 30, 2021 | England
Palace Grounds We reached Windsor Castle early Sunday morning, just before the it opened. Although it is a private home for the Queen and her family, many parts of the castle and its grounds are open for viewing and are managed by the Royal Trust. As our tour guide...
by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Jul 25, 2021 | England
As we left Aldeburgh and continued toward the town where the next day we’d be meeting friends, we began seeing highway signs saying, “The North.” It reminded us of the doomsday references in Game of Thrones. In the U.S., the only time you’d refer to “the North” is if...
by Jillian Coleman Wheeler | Jul 23, 2021 | England
I was sure I’d fall in love with London. We saw it first from the sky. Our plane flew over it just as the sun was coming up. Below us the Thames bisected the city and the iconic landmarks were easily recognizable. My mum lived in London as a young woman before the...
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