We're hiking up Scafell Pike in Keswick, UK this weekend! SO EXCITED!!!
Talk to you when I return!
July 08, 2011
July 07, 2011
Happy Half-Birthday!
Happy Half-Birthday to my beautiful, smart, wonderfully loved sisters!
I was talking to Marissa on Skype tonight when she stops and says, "Aren't you forgetting something?!" To which I responded by looking at her waiting stare while I racked my brain for an anniversary, birthday, holiday, something I was supposed to get back to her on...nothing. I couldn't come up with anything. She says, "Its my half birthday!" Gotta love her. Both of them. :)
I love you both dearly and miss you lots! Can't wait to see you! Hope you enjoy your big half birthday today!
I was talking to Marissa on Skype tonight when she stops and says, "Aren't you forgetting something?!" To which I responded by looking at her waiting stare while I racked my brain for an anniversary, birthday, holiday, something I was supposed to get back to her on...nothing. I couldn't come up with anything. She says, "Its my half birthday!" Gotta love her. Both of them. :)
I love you both dearly and miss you lots! Can't wait to see you! Hope you enjoy your big half birthday today!
UK Edition: Pictures of the Night
Tonight was a much needed, relaxing night. I ate some snacks for dinner, watched a few TV shows I have been missing from back home, and got to talk to most of the most important people in my life. It was wonderful. All night, all I wanted to do was go for a walk but all the opportunities to chat with people came as I was ready to get off the couch and walk out the door. No worries though! I was able to talk with people and get a walk in. Talk and walk, what could be better?!
A late night walk was so worth it. I wanted to take pictures of things that I see every day that I will miss seeing in person after I leave here. The kinds of things you usually take for granted but that are so ingrained in your mind that they become such a part of your trip, when you leave you wish you would have taken the pictures of the little things. Since I started my walk long after the sun started setting, I did not get many of the "little" things, rather the big things instead. I'm happy with what I captured though and want to share a few with you.
There are lavender plants all over the place. These particular plants are just around the corner of our apartment, which we walk past any and every time we leave our place (except for when we leave for work). They are so full and vibrant, what's not to enjoy about them? I took a few pictures of them tonight and stayed near them long enough and close enough to smell them. The building you can sort of see in the background is called The Orchid restaurant. Its on our list of places to eat but its a little more expensive so we will have to find an occasion to celebrate before we venture there.
This next one is a view of the city nearly opposite of the lavender picture. To the left is the city Counsel, which has this beautiful garden filled with plots of every colored rose you can imagine. The picture also shows part of an area where some of the spas once stood; the city of Harrogate was originally a spa town, with sulfur water thought to have medicinal properties.
Further down the road, more towards the city centre, is The Crown Hotel, which is just as it sounds, a hotel that hosts many conventions in the city of Harrogate. Its fascinating to walk past, especially at night. My favorite part here is the blue sky, not photoshopped or anything. It was such a clear night tonight and the soft glow of the lingering light makes the color this bold.
The last stop on our tour isreally not that much to see a street view of some shops and a blues bar, which has awesome live music nearly every night (in case you decide to visit this posh city some day). Its one of those views that gets ingrained in my mind that I just don't want to forget - sidewalks lined with beautifully crafted shops and buildings and people mingling about and enjoying a slow, quiet walk around the city with their special someone.
I hope you enjoyed the tour! I guess I really did because I enjoyed putting this quick post together. I know I said its the little things and that these aren't necessarily the little things - I think they are though. I'm getting too tired to form sentences that communicate my thoughts so lets just say I really appreciate all these views.
Good night to all! Or as some say (and yes, I want it to become part of my regular vocabulary, along with many other words and phrases (for another post)), toodle pip.
A late night walk was so worth it. I wanted to take pictures of things that I see every day that I will miss seeing in person after I leave here. The kinds of things you usually take for granted but that are so ingrained in your mind that they become such a part of your trip, when you leave you wish you would have taken the pictures of the little things. Since I started my walk long after the sun started setting, I did not get many of the "little" things, rather the big things instead. I'm happy with what I captured though and want to share a few with you.
There are lavender plants all over the place. These particular plants are just around the corner of our apartment, which we walk past any and every time we leave our place (except for when we leave for work). They are so full and vibrant, what's not to enjoy about them? I took a few pictures of them tonight and stayed near them long enough and close enough to smell them. The building you can sort of see in the background is called The Orchid restaurant. Its on our list of places to eat but its a little more expensive so we will have to find an occasion to celebrate before we venture there.
This next one is a view of the city nearly opposite of the lavender picture. To the left is the city Counsel, which has this beautiful garden filled with plots of every colored rose you can imagine. The picture also shows part of an area where some of the spas once stood; the city of Harrogate was originally a spa town, with sulfur water thought to have medicinal properties.
Further down the road, more towards the city centre, is The Crown Hotel, which is just as it sounds, a hotel that hosts many conventions in the city of Harrogate. Its fascinating to walk past, especially at night. My favorite part here is the blue sky, not photoshopped or anything. It was such a clear night tonight and the soft glow of the lingering light makes the color this bold.
The last stop on our tour is
I hope you enjoyed the tour! I guess I really did because I enjoyed putting this quick post together. I know I said its the little things and that these aren't necessarily the little things - I think they are though. I'm getting too tired to form sentences that communicate my thoughts so lets just say I really appreciate all these views.
Good night to all! Or as some say (and yes, I want it to become part of my regular vocabulary, along with many other words and phrases (for another post)), toodle pip.
July 05, 2011
UK Edition: On The Coast Of The North Sea
On our way home from Edinburgh, Scotland we wanted to get to the coast and feel the water, if not just take some pictures. We took a side road and this is the view we managed. The property said it was private residence only so we stuck to the road. It was a beautiful view from the top of the hill, a place I could definitely sit and relax at for a long time.
We finally decided to take a picture of the three of us (why did it not occur to us earlier in the day?!) by setting the camera on our friend's car and using the camera timer. When I saw it I said, "Awww, look! We're friends!" I really thought it was true, too. I know you don't need a picture to prove it, nor does a picture prove anything; it doesn't mean anything on its own but is a frozen bit of time for what was captured - an event, emotion, space in time. It captured us being friends and it made me happy.
I'm really going to miss these people and this place when its time to leave.
July 02, 2011
A Lot of Love
A little reminder to myself of this love of mine. My new desktop background. Ahhh, the love that flows through my body when I see this handsome one. And oh how I miss him!
The man that belongs to the two human legs in the background isn't so bad either. ;)
Here is a reminder as to why I'm not there right now.
The man that belongs to the two human legs in the background isn't so bad either. ;)
Here is a reminder as to why I'm not there right now.
July 01, 2011
UK Edition: Wake Up to This
Wouldn't it be dreamy to wake up to this every morning? Its a view from the top of a hill where a castle once stood in Knaresborough, England over a river (I'll have to look up the name), train bridge and quaint houses.
Good morning, World!
Good morning, World!
June 30, 2011
UK Edition: A Glimpse of Edinburgh, Scotland
Here is another taste of our travels to Edinburgh, Scotland. Of course we toured the castle while we were there. How could you not?!
Ok, I tried writing a little bit of history about it but who am I kidding, I don't know much about it. Horrible to admit, isn't it? I know. Whether you are looking up to it from across the city streets or standing at its entrance, the castle is beautiful. Especially when it is surrounded by green trees and a luscious garden and park at the base of the volcano on which it stands.
The view of the city is also spectacular. Typical weather, it was overcast and raining, mild and stagnant, and bright and sunny all within an hour. Regardless of the weather, the view was always captivating. I could stand at the castle walls looking over the city for hours. Well, that is kind of what we did. The houses and streets, people, the cityscape, Firth of Forth, sky, everything. Captivating.
Can we go back?! If I can't go back, can I just move here forever? And bring my entire family and friends and acquaintances with me??
Please? Maybe I'll add it to my dreams...
Ok, I tried writing a little bit of history about it but who am I kidding, I don't know much about it. Horrible to admit, isn't it? I know. Whether you are looking up to it from across the city streets or standing at its entrance, the castle is beautiful. Especially when it is surrounded by green trees and a luscious garden and park at the base of the volcano on which it stands.
The view of the city is also spectacular. Typical weather, it was overcast and raining, mild and stagnant, and bright and sunny all within an hour. Regardless of the weather, the view was always captivating. I could stand at the castle walls looking over the city for hours. Well, that is kind of what we did. The houses and streets, people, the cityscape, Firth of Forth, sky, everything. Captivating.
Can we go back?! If I can't go back, can I just move here forever? And bring my entire family and friends and acquaintances with me??
Please? Maybe I'll add it to my dreams...
June 28, 2011
UK Edition: Picturesque
I took this shot this past weekend while driving along the coast of the North Sea from Edinburgh, Scotland back to Harrogate, England. I think its absolutely beautiful and incredibly more so in person. It may not be the best picture but the earth, sky and sea all in one view make me want to see more of this place.
Cheers to beautiful landscapes and the opportunities to experience what they offer!
June 27, 2011
UK Edition: Exhaustion
Sometimes its just so hard to keep up with posting! I have taken too many pictures to share. Driven too many miles. Slept too little. Eaten too much curry. Downloaded too many new songs on iTunes. Drank too many drinks. Munched on too many crisps. Walked too many miles. Sat in the sun too long. Devoured too much cheese.
I'm beat! All in wonderful ways. I need a few days to recuperate and I promise I'll get back to you after that! I'm kind of on system overload - too many good things to share, I just don't know where to start.
This past weekend we went to Edinburgh, Scotland. Oh yes, my dearest Scotland. If I win the EuroMillions Lottery or whatever it is they call it here (its up to £117,000 or something crazy like that) (Um, hello...time for an edit. Make that £117,000,000. Yes, that is millions, silly Rachel, not thousands!) I would travel all over the world and bring everyone with me. Scotland was wonderful and we only stopped at one city. Well, two sort of but more on that later. Here's a snapshot preview of our touring.
Cheers!
June 23, 2011
UK Edition: Tour Through York, Seventies Style
Remember I told you we went to York this past Sunday? I finally have time to share a bit of it with you. I took way too many pictures, though I don't necessarily consider this a bad thing, and want to share a few of them. Words aren't necessary when viewing a picture, are they? Its more subjective if words are not involved.
As for Seventies in the title, its my newest favorite Photoshop Action (I use Photoshop Elements) from The Pioneer Woman. Her actions are absolutely amazing. I can't get enough of them...which is the main reason it took half a week to post these pictures. Check her out, download some actions, learn something new!
And now, enjoy these pictures, in sequential order of how we experienced the day.
Beautiful bridge in York that we crossed over to be closer to the city centre.
Ducks and ducklings literally crossing a busy road.
Clifford's Tower - the last of two watch towers outside of the castle that still exist.
View between the ducklings crossing the road and Clifford's Tower.
York Minster.
Small display of the city of York and a "You Are Here" gold star in front of the minster.
View of York Minster.
Plaque on York castle walls that reads, "This tablet was placed here by the Council of the City of York October 1898 to record that this portion of the Wall (37 yds (Note: I'm not sure what this part really says.)) was in the year 1889 restored to the City by Edwin Gray, who served the office of Lord Mayor in 1898."
A swan and his or her cygnets.
A portion of York Castle Wall. A view of York River Ouse.
Sculpture in a garden area.
York rowing races with men and women of all ages racing from nearby towns, including York and Leeds.
A train from the National Railway Museum.
Two more photos from York River Ouse.
A tree from Castle Gardens.
A serene place to sit and relax in Castle Gardens.
View of the Castle Wall.
Did you see everything you wanted to?! Hope you enjoyed this little tour of York. Come back soon for more of this beautiful country!
As for Seventies in the title, its my newest favorite Photoshop Action (I use Photoshop Elements) from The Pioneer Woman. Her actions are absolutely amazing. I can't get enough of them...which is the main reason it took half a week to post these pictures. Check her out, download some actions, learn something new!
And now, enjoy these pictures, in sequential order of how we experienced the day.
Beautiful bridge in York that we crossed over to be closer to the city centre.
Ducks and ducklings literally crossing a busy road.
Clifford's Tower - the last of two watch towers outside of the castle that still exist.
View between the ducklings crossing the road and Clifford's Tower.
York Minster.
Small display of the city of York and a "You Are Here" gold star in front of the minster.
View of York Minster.
Plaque on York castle walls that reads, "This tablet was placed here by the Council of the City of York October 1898 to record that this portion of the Wall (37 yds (Note: I'm not sure what this part really says.)) was in the year 1889 restored to the City by Edwin Gray, who served the office of Lord Mayor in 1898."
A swan and his or her cygnets.
A portion of York Castle Wall. A view of York River Ouse.
Sculpture in a garden area.
York rowing races with men and women of all ages racing from nearby towns, including York and Leeds.
A train from the National Railway Museum.
Two more photos from York River Ouse.
A tree from Castle Gardens.
A serene place to sit and relax in Castle Gardens.
View of the Castle Wall.
Did you see everything you wanted to?! Hope you enjoyed this little tour of York. Come back soon for more of this beautiful country!
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