The lyrics to an old Three Dog Night Song keep running through my head. “I’ve never been to heaven, but I’ve been to Oklahoma. Well they tell me I was born there, but I really don’t remember.” We’re on a bus to Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is my personal Oklahoma. They tell me I was born there, but I really don’t … Continue reading Exploring Roots
A relaxing, laid back place to visit, with a touch of adventure One stereotype of British people is to paint them as formal, stiff, not overly chatty. But in our short time on the Isle of Wight, a vacation destination off the south coast of England, we met extremely friendly residents and travelers who wanted nothing more than to talk about how much they love … Continue reading Retreat to the Isle of Wight
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A (really) free walking tour is a great start to a day in one of England’s top sites There is a reason why Bath is one of England’s most popular places with tourists. The city is chock full of history and beauty, from the 2,000-year-old Roman Baths to the awe-inspiring Abbey to the honey-colored stone featured on much of the Georgian architecture. There is so … Continue reading Exploring Bath
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