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The Worth of Christmas - December 21, 2010

About this time every year I find myself scrambling for an emotional connection, a proper appreciation for what is about to happen on the holiest night of the year. It’s not a matter of unbelief, or skepticism for the holiday. I have as much faith and holiday spirit as most, if not more. But somehow amidst all the decorating and baking and wrapping and caroling, inside I fall flat. Outwardly I smile and celebrate, but inwardly I’m trying to understand my inability... Click Here To Read More >>

London - December 19, 2010

I was so excited to step off the train at Paddington Station and arrive in London. Our taxi driver was talkative and friendly, pointing out the sights we drove past on the way to our excellent hotel location directly across Westminster Bridge from Big Ben. After checking in, we set off across Westminster Bridge, snapping pictures of Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the Statue of Boudicca, and the London Eye as we walked. Strolling past the government buildings lining Whitehall, ... Click Here To Read More >>

Stratford-upon-Avon - December 19, 2010

The village of Stratford-upon-Avon is, of course, best known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, and most of its tourist attractions are geared around the life of the bard. A tour of selected locations can take you through his life, starting with his birthplace on Henley Street, then on to the 15th century half-timbered Grammar School in Church Street, which he attended. Most famous of all is Anne Hathaway’s cottage, home of the woman he was to marry. New Place, on Cha... Click Here To Read More >>

The Peak District - December 19, 2010

Our day in the Peak District was pretty much a wash out because of the gloomy weather. We left York late and had difficulty with the GPS, but we eventually found our way to Castleton. Lovely Castleton lies in Winnats Pass, a spectacular gash in the landscape, below the romantic ruins of 11th century Peveril Castle, which gave Castleton its name. The old stone village is close to dramatic caves from which minerals such as Blue John, a unique local purple fluorspar, has been mined f... Click Here To Read More >>

York - December 19, 2010

England’s second city between 1100 and 1500, York, has a colorful and rich history, which is utilized to its fullest in the city’s numerous and diverse tourist destinations. “A medieval city constructed on top of a Roman one, it was first built in AD 71, when it became capital of the northern province and was known as Eboracum. It was here that Constantine the Great was made emperor in 306, and reorganized Britain into four provinces. A hundred years later, the R... Click Here To Read More >>

Whitby & the North Yorkshire Moors - December 13, 2010

The weather during our day in the North Yorkshire Moors was horrid – rainy, gloomy, and so foggy that we could barely see thirty feet in front of us. Not exactly ideal for taking in the beauty of the countryside, particularly since we couldn’t even see it. However, our harrowing drive through the hilly and remote moors did give me a sense of how eerie and dangerous such a location could be for someone walking off the beaten path. It was no wonder that people became los... Click Here To Read More >>

Hadrian's Wall - December 13, 2010

Hadrian’s Wall is one of England’s most thought-provoking sights. “In about AD 122, during the reign of Emperor Hadrian, the Romans built this great stone wall. Its actual purpose is still debated. While Rome ruled Britain for 400 years, it never quite ruled its people. The wall may have been used for any number of reasons: to define the northern edge of the empire, to protect Roman Britain from invading Scottish clans (or at least cut down on pesky border r... Click Here To Read More >>

Alnwick Castle - December 13, 2010

Our next stop was to Alnwick Castle, recently made famous for its use in the Harry Potter films. The castle is located along the River Aln, in the attractive market town of Alnwick, with its compact warren of cobbled streets, old stone buildings and narrow alleys. It is a great fortress. “Described by the Victorians as the “Windsor of the north”, it is the main seat of the Duke of Northumberland, whose family, the Percys, have lived here since 1309. This bor... Click Here To Read More >>

Bamburgh Castle - December 13, 2010

After a refreshing night’s sleep, we set out for Bamburgh Castle, located along the eastern coast of England in Northumberland. “Due to Northumbria’s history of hostility against the Scots, there are more strongholds and castles there than in any other part of England. Most were built from the 11th to the 15th centuries by local warlords, as was Bamburgh’s red sandstone castle. Its coastal position had been fortified since prehistoric times, but the first m... Click Here To Read More >>

Berwick-upon-Tweed - Our Hidden Gem - December 13, 2010

Our next overnight stop was in England’s most northernmost town, Berwick-upon-Tweed. The town and its area was central to the border war between Scotland and England for centuries, finally changing hands for the final time in 1482 to the English. Berwick is best known for its numerous historic bridges over the River Tweed, the defensive ramparts surrounding the heart of the city, and the 18th and 19th century guard houses and barracks available for touring. Our bed-and-b... Click Here To Read More >>

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