So we went to the Roman ruins of Bath, in Bath, the other day and it was gorgeous. In Roman times people came from all over to bathe in Bath and make use of their healing powers. The entire structure is set up so that you can tour through how the Baths functioned in...
After all the hustle and craziness that is London, I felt refreshed to be leaving the city for a day. Our bus ride had commentary provided by a quirky man named Richard and, based on his comments, he had been to every pub within a 2 mile radius of the bus. I quickly...
Despite all of the rattling, screeching, and beeping that composes the soundscape of London’s subway, all of its passengers are relatively silent. Most Londoners generally are, I’ve noticed, and really only speak to people they know. Perhaps it’s for safety reasons....
I often daydream of the friendly city of Winona and the kindness of so many drivers who stop for jaywalking citizens, rarely harassing them with a honk. In London… that’s not so much. We learned very quickly that pedestrians wait for the flashing green man...
Elvis is playing on the jukebox. The smell of French fries (or “chips” if you’re posh) is unavoidably mingling with the distinct musk of cigarette smoke. We are ushered into the basement of The Diner on an average Saturday night. I order pancakes,...
Normally, the idea of standing for 3+ hours, especially when I’m not being paid for it, doesn’t exactly appeal to me. However being a “groundling” at the Globe was indescribable and well worth the sore feet. A groundling is the term used for those who...
