tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2644133123164049042023-12-06T00:57:03.104-06:00Making the Write ConnectionsUniting my love of History and Travel with the Creative Discipline of WritingJarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comBlogger327125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-60243537949144719592018-05-19T22:15:00.003-05:002020-09-30T12:27:09.398-05:00Big News in a Writer’s Journey!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our voyage coincides with research for my MG work-in-progress novel set in La Coruña AND onboard a ship similar to the one we will be sailing. Talk about marrying business with pleasure!</span></div>
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Now that we are back in Johannesburg, it's time to explore this city and its volatile past. First thing on our agenda, driving through the downtown area, was to visit the Carlton Center, and the tallest tower in the city. Its 50 stories rises above other later buildings, as a monument to one of the last structures built in a pre-apartheid community.<div>
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From here, you can see many of the other business structures in the downtown area. </div>
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Below the Carlton center, is an artistically constructed two-story shopping mall, originally for the white population of Dutch and other Europeans. This day, we were the only whites in the mall from what we could tell! It's always good to experience what others have in the past, especially when it has included segregation. </div>
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Check out this African style prom dress:</div>
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Although Johannesburg, and in fact, all of South Africa is under black rule, things are still sorting themselves out, as was evidenced by a trash collector's strike occurring under our noses while we sightseeing. They wanted higher wages, and so, went about the downtown area, upsetting all the trash cans. </div>
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This was the result:</div>
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What a contrast to the clean and orderly mall above!</div>
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And so, life goes on:</div>
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Evidently, the current government (ANC: African National Congress: center-left wing/i.e. social democracy) is more communistic than democratic, where the guys at the top have it all, and offer very little, including education, to the common folks. Just goes to show that in any culture the 'all about me' mentality never works!<br />
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Here is their charter, which sounds good written down, but not necessarily in practice:</div>
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This was Nelson Mandella's dream party, although somehow, I think it became corrupted due to the old tribal mentality. Not too sure he had the present government in mind, when he went to prison for 25 years for supporting it. </div>
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Many old buildings, built during European rule, have been left to ruin, as the post office above. . .</div>
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But, there are signs of progress (?) such as the Casino . . . I question the wisdom of tempting those with little money to take a chance. I'm betting it has sent some to economic ruin. </div>
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Lastly, this photo of the casino clock tower. . .</div>
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Is it telling us that time is running out? There is no time like the present? Or time is insignificant in South African culture? </div>
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Take your pick!</div>
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Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-70418088007964156402015-12-06T21:59:00.001-06:002015-12-08T07:07:54.623-06:00Victoria Falls: Wonder of the Natural WorldSince there had been barely any rain, even though it was supposed to be the rainy season, the Falls on the Zambian side were completely dry. Thankfully, we were able to purchase Kaza visas (combined Zambia/Zimbabwe entry) just in case.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJwECq6DF9rw6Nla2iSdUebrITmld9ZOHYKbKzpExNmA0AiWXWSDuKvSnIoihkJwLREcW-YJu8PXtTofs8vG6Y4UBP_6p3XBsAcNbecV6kMAFmzBWWkA-A1hTDRw755t_komRB1KIHLDu/s640/blogger-image-1264406903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJwECq6DF9rw6Nla2iSdUebrITmld9ZOHYKbKzpExNmA0AiWXWSDuKvSnIoihkJwLREcW-YJu8PXtTofs8vG6Y4UBP_6p3XBsAcNbecV6kMAFmzBWWkA-A1hTDRw755t_komRB1KIHLDu/s640/blogger-image-1264406903.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were picked up at the lodge at precisely 7:50 am, and headed for the Zimbabwe border. Thiswas definitely a third-world experience. People and cars everywhere. Trucks lined up. People lined up at the emigration office. It was a miracle we got through in a matter of minutes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvuHCDi1Zd7HoRpRwJqNuFvFT1FjdnjS634BoJiSP3TJQMwWtAqupsdCa0lYCqvw3KUQCQIMX9vmi7RSeoYXawKVJTxPMQ3Vyyoml-UZxo0T05o3LxkpbaEKTCHKS67_ztSsa3rCbxWNN/s640/blogger-image--328788018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtvuHCDi1Zd7HoRpRwJqNuFvFT1FjdnjS634BoJiSP3TJQMwWtAqupsdCa0lYCqvw3KUQCQIMX9vmi7RSeoYXawKVJTxPMQ3Vyyoml-UZxo0T05o3LxkpbaEKTCHKS67_ztSsa3rCbxWNN/s640/blogger-image--328788018.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Check out this stowaway. Turns out these baboons are as common as squirrels in the US.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig05105u2XzXQbqRafBubiCp7HguJfEIJRHx1YmI5zsEVLZ9eYdDFf-_EjOgQVm_oIqLWDXeY2TSsNO1YH35OAHOHsfPIYHbqkCPEt_fa4y9Qq8fj3jZvvypEss5pq_iRVapNGynM58zNj/s640/blogger-image--1562404312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig05105u2XzXQbqRafBubiCp7HguJfEIJRHx1YmI5zsEVLZ9eYdDFf-_EjOgQVm_oIqLWDXeY2TSsNO1YH35OAHOHsfPIYHbqkCPEt_fa4y9Qq8fj3jZvvypEss5pq_iRVapNGynM58zNj/s640/blogger-image--1562404312.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A short bring spanning the grand expanse between the two sides of the Falls:</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8GPpAYR4KDWZIYEaIRpSQcKatkbmAQJLftVpUqndvUY1AqgTzU8DVvsZljOLeVwahMcoa5KucYG3NGfu85jvpR-CQqDVFdI-CrJfzFOMjnLRbYnkN09R91z2raptqsVGn3Zpszqj726d/s640/blogger-image--1408613078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn8GPpAYR4KDWZIYEaIRpSQcKatkbmAQJLftVpUqndvUY1AqgTzU8DVvsZljOLeVwahMcoa5KucYG3NGfu85jvpR-CQqDVFdI-CrJfzFOMjnLRbYnkN09R91z2raptqsVGn3Zpszqj726d/s640/blogger-image--1408613078.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Anyone up for bungee jumping into the great expanse? No thanks!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdW5yLCBsVTM1qu12qZN1cEqRrZuCDA_RUk0Abr30CVGB9WZbkcOUiXxv3n4gehv3A3ja0WKDFlI2RdPe56UODobOY215WqvsJBUpzL2yctyD_pD7JobhVjWwWQAtrrD7Ba2YQfwfum6W0/s640/blogger-image-483135609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdW5yLCBsVTM1qu12qZN1cEqRrZuCDA_RUk0Abr30CVGB9WZbkcOUiXxv3n4gehv3A3ja0WKDFlI2RdPe56UODobOY215WqvsJBUpzL2yctyD_pD7JobhVjWwWQAtrrD7Ba2YQfwfum6W0/s640/blogger-image-483135609.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Before we took a step down the path to the Falls, we ran into this adorable pair:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiOXa9wSvYeTpDxU7bXWawHCWijOn_soKDkqev9i9MPXLcqmzRNuJPjnsPx_ektNTT9f9us5b45Bq5knfN_R4F3g-yCbQ1OefF51vVhkUwKkI-rIutzg-st78IPXNkX33h5SMlcbVmRv2/s640/blogger-image-142492401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigiOXa9wSvYeTpDxU7bXWawHCWijOn_soKDkqev9i9MPXLcqmzRNuJPjnsPx_ektNTT9f9us5b45Bq5knfN_R4F3g-yCbQ1OefF51vVhkUwKkI-rIutzg-st78IPXNkX33h5SMlcbVmRv2/s640/blogger-image-142492401.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Expert garbage pickers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8rVvotDuqgFp4lNaRnUSDy27MsnebEq5XcKwUdUxPkUQ1BAS3wxLtq5o0oAuWdnTG5yxlQ_-SFZqtEZO_SBrk62a1cr9CO8-FsP8wZiYp_wROLd9XES1p_d4GQxZyXyr4YU4-5hQFjcO/s640/blogger-image-111555364.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ8rVvotDuqgFp4lNaRnUSDy27MsnebEq5XcKwUdUxPkUQ1BAS3wxLtq5o0oAuWdnTG5yxlQ_-SFZqtEZO_SBrk62a1cr9CO8-FsP8wZiYp_wROLd9XES1p_d4GQxZyXyr4YU4-5hQFjcO/s640/blogger-image-111555364.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our first sight of the glorious falls. . .with a rainbow as an added blessing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFDnbFB9I9-qWfn6FwP23m7GqlgeeD7UyJtjCmrV5604GFkU3AK4VHaDylhWRPWZr9BhsRPEriQ186vlkp-JZRHsqMl-6AG_UX2LTxB9tDXlkIyVWGUl1Rs3feeHtMhUJ_rH1vzLhWgiG/s640/blogger-image--395147644.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFDnbFB9I9-qWfn6FwP23m7GqlgeeD7UyJtjCmrV5604GFkU3AK4VHaDylhWRPWZr9BhsRPEriQ186vlkp-JZRHsqMl-6AG_UX2LTxB9tDXlkIyVWGUl1Rs3feeHtMhUJ_rH1vzLhWgiG/s640/blogger-image--395147644.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Tz2PDaDORlaOAwFFEP0ahbFZ4MT6Drm2rzwOFd-D5e06hTMi_2t_2HLwuOk4tst56YI5XbOxlBpsDF43ic6DI4Tilp347PBGhmYFhgQ_UasXps5Afgec4853EL-ATbclZ6M8S4O8qLQ1/s640/blogger-image-1229075634.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Tz2PDaDORlaOAwFFEP0ahbFZ4MT6Drm2rzwOFd-D5e06hTMi_2t_2HLwuOk4tst56YI5XbOxlBpsDF43ic6DI4Tilp347PBGhmYFhgQ_UasXps5Afgec4853EL-ATbclZ6M8S4O8qLQ1/s640/blogger-image-1229075634.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crazy kids paid $140 dollars each to have a guide bring them to the brink of the falls, in order to lay back over the edge for a daring shot for FaceBook. No thanks! It made us nervous just watching them from across the gorge.</div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bO7Ezshh6FUSfjGASPEMI6L25japiWNKnig1-PZGl0Kn7cOJq4qHnMzUBaJr1cH8TI1xy3fkCiG1rcTWqDYcewlRvUw9qMfBxnseicoIYxfEGvAHaj2S3Dt5awE7Tr0uq3q_sU_M20fZ/s640/blogger-image--1352349861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bO7Ezshh6FUSfjGASPEMI6L25japiWNKnig1-PZGl0Kn7cOJq4qHnMzUBaJr1cH8TI1xy3fkCiG1rcTWqDYcewlRvUw9qMfBxnseicoIYxfEGvAHaj2S3Dt5awE7Tr0uq3q_sU_M20fZ/s640/blogger-image--1352349861.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I had no worries about safety. . .these thorn bushes kept us in line. One step to far, and the pain would catapult you backwards. 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background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The happy travelers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcA3SBkpoybljCtxYk5aCWFo3FRGkgBG9v9vNUwSj1TovvogRG1letlVo9XbImz4k1urmmFCZIBVDJPZv-I7Dv46GJfRiFTpVEdnq8Dyn6eVSwECyDd0ppJ7_X_4Nw1GvjZIMUlifFAroD/s640/blogger-image-155648370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcA3SBkpoybljCtxYk5aCWFo3FRGkgBG9v9vNUwSj1TovvogRG1letlVo9XbImz4k1urmmFCZIBVDJPZv-I7Dv46GJfRiFTpVEdnq8Dyn6eVSwECyDd0ppJ7_X_4Nw1GvjZIMUlifFAroD/s640/blogger-image-155648370.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So good to have our missionary friend, Martha Logan join us in our Zambian/Zim adventures. . .</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; 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We took a dip in the pool overlooking the Zambezi River, and then moved on to our next adventure: a safari through the smallest game park in Zambia, close to our hotel. The adventurous trio. . .<br />
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It was the habitat for the major African animal groups, except the lion and leopard. Due to its proximity to our lodge, and the probability they would eat the creatures systematically in this small park, the keepers decided against keeping them.<br />
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background-image: url(data:image/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 193px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 72px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;"></a>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-84423455599035454812015-11-29T10:48:00.001-06:002015-11-29T11:14:55.678-06:00On to Zambia Where Adventure Awaits. . .<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">When we arrived in Livingstone, Zambia, we stepped on this platform as we disembarked:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFnsCEV7XyaRGR64-UcPiTksL9aPKHeC80woVEmi-z6Wuxlv5OX8w09hHDgttD0I42FpTb91S0AvHyRutK4jYJwK60SxlNvewJveT2KXDmtdrSgpdXT9fBX89swwltbRuqa3FEz2DI-lUo/s640/blogger-image-799782889.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We were instructed, signed the papers, and pulled ourselves onto the back of these gentle giants. Along the way, staff would stop and take photos. Here are a few Highlights:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtDCuC9rTisPDW0cqaADHoYVyOm19UCUFMrHuJFYH2Zn47WrXqvgJ3Y7fPfi9Wv0f9Eud0B9IxhmoZEUKjT87DagOuwOK_9wz9wCrLpXftwVnbyb_FNGNZx1zRqXnycOxdDCPJhFOjwPz/s640/blogger-image-1501112403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtDCuC9rTisPDW0cqaADHoYVyOm19UCUFMrHuJFYH2Zn47WrXqvgJ3Y7fPfi9Wv0f9Eud0B9IxhmoZEUKjT87DagOuwOK_9wz9wCrLpXftwVnbyb_FNGNZx1zRqXnycOxdDCPJhFOjwPz/s640/blogger-image-1501112403.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Our missionary friend, Martha, joined us . . .</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-Iraow7CkPMwWvKUOwb-QYx5U1lJ_iepz30yxRUY5DQy28N7g_8Vcjt5jA0DvA1LYooDI3YCX2BivFonWjaH9L7jQqB4Ci9iXCXz_1aI9ShZ5wTz27bwJXFTjiuuteoXUlVideuxn_WF/s640/blogger-image-995249714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Obviously all who attended were die-hards. The weather did not dampen their quest for the best pot. I found a fabulous one to match my dishes. Of course, it had a British feel instead of African. Well, I couldn't help it . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WdC4oKYHtyn9LPSgpkhNrLbpqpFQwGs40KrVAUMKngGca60w244f1aNCyctxjHQhvmJ4cIBiW3Zvyf46dkoaQkCYJxrARvj9XoQREgWjU-QljEUNJdLs2y_RJarUGRCLjIh2TPP-HFHp/s640/blogger-image-1137509743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WdC4oKYHtyn9LPSgpkhNrLbpqpFQwGs40KrVAUMKngGca60w244f1aNCyctxjHQhvmJ4cIBiW3Zvyf46dkoaQkCYJxrARvj9XoQREgWjU-QljEUNJdLs2y_RJarUGRCLjIh2TPP-HFHp/s640/blogger-image-1137509743.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Next stop, the African penguins of Simonstown, a suburb outside Cape Town. These jaunty creatures are unique to this area, and were in the midst of their 21 day molt in preparation for summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFt7s9X5J7AibSX7D9wunlHSLPMZXkThOgGAbqmiuXoKZ7CNM3nKfGTiwTinGlEYL7_Sx2KKxIiPZWT1qO57xFUqcKLznAeHo1bJhoDoloBdH_9xwDB-xTkfkcaTdr_Q-B3wvTdfX6WSI/s640/blogger-image--464591877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFt7s9X5J7AibSX7D9wunlHSLPMZXkThOgGAbqmiuXoKZ7CNM3nKfGTiwTinGlEYL7_Sx2KKxIiPZWT1qO57xFUqcKLznAeHo1bJhoDoloBdH_9xwDB-xTkfkcaTdr_Q-B3wvTdfX6WSI/s640/blogger-image--464591877.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This poor guy was having a bad hair day. Which inspired another title for my future picture book projects. I can think of a title and get it started, but it's the middle I struggle with. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZwDzoQj6EUgk3RMNUBTcoOQ3m9cwuaYZJni-vHjaGEQ9U2d8DqyPZzwzSvK9x9HnHuNqqR3Z82DJFBxgJvYjBPx2aW693kpIj-R6zGIeasfpnJhzACuFVPSmyR7fvlPb0Etgm15hfHRg5/s640/blogger-image--1845368754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZwDzoQj6EUgk3RMNUBTcoOQ3m9cwuaYZJni-vHjaGEQ9U2d8DqyPZzwzSvK9x9HnHuNqqR3Z82DJFBxgJvYjBPx2aW693kpIj-R6zGIeasfpnJhzACuFVPSmyR7fvlPb0Etgm15hfHRg5/s640/blogger-image--1845368754.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here are a few more views:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGlmpdYdavsSpg2NYJfujn6NRIh9s1iWTQqj77dI7yd8B37tkDfYMi9wuaQm2Qapgb_DjNbg2LBt2l0AXXt3S6GdypeBt2TxRy6zTBvrwnamV9KmLarE34zo1MFx3uYXAnkLlWp9i_i3D/s640/blogger-image--1266653896.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvGlmpdYdavsSpg2NYJfujn6NRIh9s1iWTQqj77dI7yd8B37tkDfYMi9wuaQm2Qapgb_DjNbg2LBt2l0AXXt3S6GdypeBt2TxRy6zTBvrwnamV9KmLarE34zo1MFx3uYXAnkLlWp9i_i3D/s640/blogger-image--1266653896.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Gorgeous terrain . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5iE6qxPvec5rPzlS-etHLpKYU_8cTpOvGFGyEXuTpaANKh0tir3IxGtk-jhNZpRPPEAlVNqHeJ0EmEEAgoHbiphrfo58kkQID_QseyIPU6Ums89KAJ1NjIExwIK544HVykPYknDZIcxS/s640/blogger-image-903725169.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM5iE6qxPvec5rPzlS-etHLpKYU_8cTpOvGFGyEXuTpaANKh0tir3IxGtk-jhNZpRPPEAlVNqHeJ0EmEEAgoHbiphrfo58kkQID_QseyIPU6Ums89KAJ1NjIExwIK544HVykPYknDZIcxS/s640/blogger-image-903725169.jpg"></a></div><br></div>This fella looks like he's wearing a fur coat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNs6IMnMvefYj041YD1qvdCgB7IcicB9O6C4T5OWytBKbDwCVTw43Sfcg6TdWGSEM0pleoql4YTZd8X_ExsBu3tuA7btpnF_XRTschfcBxUdBuuT9Xbt-J95uMKmJ_07AJR10Mn3WVcBMI/s640/blogger-image--1019414420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNs6IMnMvefYj041YD1qvdCgB7IcicB9O6C4T5OWytBKbDwCVTw43Sfcg6TdWGSEM0pleoql4YTZd8X_ExsBu3tuA7btpnF_XRTschfcBxUdBuuT9Xbt-J95uMKmJ_07AJR10Mn3WVcBMI/s640/blogger-image--1019414420.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Afterwards, we went for a coffee . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMI35dR338TqGNR4w8VGqt6juDkWpeiySxgtCws6Q01oOfTd5vkaZnuBf8gLNe7rJ20a9BAysSxeJI2YVIIBRPaA9NewuqeL4uVnq45TCWs_SpUdQ52do2AmIAT7zknysdG5GEE_75sCA/s640/blogger-image-1494376963.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMI35dR338TqGNR4w8VGqt6juDkWpeiySxgtCws6Q01oOfTd5vkaZnuBf8gLNe7rJ20a9BAysSxeJI2YVIIBRPaA9NewuqeL4uVnq45TCWs_SpUdQ52do2AmIAT7zknysdG5GEE_75sCA/s640/blogger-image-1494376963.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And took a few photos of these crazy, whimsical metal sculptures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEA2Y4YZlci-2Or25qQQ6961FlXDaH_KTWle3nyX3iCBWdMN5jvO_dugIwfwR9v0njKFa4k3mii5BXzOAxjxUQ2rbDM91qsIAZAWqLFSbGictRuGm47QnbwMUBAzq_MYsAYuZPnbdAfQ2/s640/blogger-image-529576500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEA2Y4YZlci-2Or25qQQ6961FlXDaH_KTWle3nyX3iCBWdMN5jvO_dugIwfwR9v0njKFa4k3mii5BXzOAxjxUQ2rbDM91qsIAZAWqLFSbGictRuGm47QnbwMUBAzq_MYsAYuZPnbdAfQ2/s640/blogger-image-529576500.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And saw a bird of paradise in the wild. . .not since Papua New Guinea have I seen these!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMv0g4RvoXIg11kgih2oqrdmwM6jRzu_sBLmZ-3lIacbSLapfAzrpBuHu7MuBxKb91X3gzlafPEB7YPZg_0YJpZ9OraoCnn4hkfTIrOzL77ltADKi_51w6C9yXiz7KmY3e1lxAwuLtvSB/s640/blogger-image--939572658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlMv0g4RvoXIg11kgih2oqrdmwM6jRzu_sBLmZ-3lIacbSLapfAzrpBuHu7MuBxKb91X3gzlafPEB7YPZg_0YJpZ9OraoCnn4hkfTIrOzL77ltADKi_51w6C9yXiz7KmY3e1lxAwuLtvSB/s640/blogger-image--939572658.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The next morning, before taking off for Johannesburg, we worshiped with our black sisters and brothers at Kayamandi Baptist Church. Wow! Those ladies sure knew how to sing praises to God! They danced around in a circle as the Spirit led:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt-ibBmTBR7wUfW6HsnIMplTeqEOXyfnlu2xnCZ5CfRRcT3XCv3dZaJIcMjIS8O9NsSQfbV78-qkCDoJHp_ZWqKIAyCxzLnsPnHh2V5-DLo_vuPdBSJUK-eo2UsXR_OG0tK8O2i6YH9xh/s640/blogger-image--2015725820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFt-ibBmTBR7wUfW6HsnIMplTeqEOXyfnlu2xnCZ5CfRRcT3XCv3dZaJIcMjIS8O9NsSQfbV78-qkCDoJHp_ZWqKIAyCxzLnsPnHh2V5-DLo_vuPdBSJUK-eo2UsXR_OG0tK8O2i6YH9xh/s640/blogger-image--2015725820.jpg"></a></div><br></div>One sister reminded us from Hebrews to 'follow God's pattern' in all we do:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZa0ayURfS7jIiXt3OWujy0fSCKb2gKrRYUP4U3JdrtfNhZ35CULu_iNXOAdbmjbQ7Wx-Vow9TrXaroAvDQnSRa-o37F2tqTAy9a1-gj5CqymLp_KPC2mrGPM2y_Cu7YG_SzBB4j2VVif/s640/blogger-image-1655045394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZa0ayURfS7jIiXt3OWujy0fSCKb2gKrRYUP4U3JdrtfNhZ35CULu_iNXOAdbmjbQ7Wx-Vow9TrXaroAvDQnSRa-o37F2tqTAy9a1-gj5CqymLp_KPC2mrGPM2y_Cu7YG_SzBB4j2VVif/s640/blogger-image-1655045394.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">All in all a lovely day to say goodbye to our dear friends the DuBerts and head to the East.</div><br></div>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-15813491132800384022015-11-23T12:07:00.001-06:002015-11-23T12:07:24.542-06:00Exploring South AfricaWe have been on the go non-stop since we hit the ground in Johannesburg six days ago. Which is definitely my speed. Thanks to my good friend and former college roomie, Karen, we packed everything we could, weather permitting into these past few days. <div><br></div><div>So, join me as we explore our first destination: Cape Town (and environs)!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTAOYzQ5XTUKIAUXLh_cU4skq_IyOjf3JaFiwQ_fL6EX9uUzy178NU4YuOzkmDhYKB4tOUs-4UVEKd6M3tEc07_jvcP5Uq5DyEmoYnaTeAa57CnpHchbMJALKULOi-T1BnT11Fyt68o9h/s640/blogger-image--1555601743.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWTAOYzQ5XTUKIAUXLh_cU4skq_IyOjf3JaFiwQ_fL6EX9uUzy178NU4YuOzkmDhYKB4tOUs-4UVEKd6M3tEc07_jvcP5Uq5DyEmoYnaTeAa57CnpHchbMJALKULOi-T1BnT11Fyt68o9h/s640/blogger-image--1555601743.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our first stop, of course, was Table Mountain, now one of the new 7 wonders of nature. After having a nice look around town, the Red Bus tour wound its way up the hills and to the base of the cable car. The base revolves, so everyone, during the 5 minute journey, is able to get a good shot out an open window.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA7_QZVun9wmuT5TOYVaxF905wryO7rDr6wk-P0Rczgzbswv0EsbvHZP6H009-1dAhddkJgXXmPqu9r8A1YrO3UZVXMNTHzzrojLvg_gSFIXt2lOq1D74cOHn-wljiHo5_-buG3vGMUGL/s640/blogger-image-612514020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKA7_QZVun9wmuT5TOYVaxF905wryO7rDr6wk-P0Rczgzbswv0EsbvHZP6H009-1dAhddkJgXXmPqu9r8A1YrO3UZVXMNTHzzrojLvg_gSFIXt2lOq1D74cOHn-wljiHo5_-buG3vGMUGL/s640/blogger-image-612514020.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Africa has its own plant kingdom, identified as "Cape Floral Kingdom" which has 1,500 unique species. Many are found at the top:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlVOVg7IJfaCQo5aGh4wVpQKn3YfYeofymPCtht-tox2Gpxo-IIDdJfz-XCNcdDqQziY25m_aRS-RbowMH_kEBRvSob3a_Tz62RxIYUkue3AhhkC7IRnLzVehaGPA2jXjTVGZWCnL-u60/s640/blogger-image--2065537074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYlVOVg7IJfaCQo5aGh4wVpQKn3YfYeofymPCtht-tox2Gpxo-IIDdJfz-XCNcdDqQziY25m_aRS-RbowMH_kEBRvSob3a_Tz62RxIYUkue3AhhkC7IRnLzVehaGPA2jXjTVGZWCnL-u60/s640/blogger-image--2065537074.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The views, of course, were magnificent!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR9uaCnALfIqW3yd8HFgMDdmhD_KCXm29E3SgeoKabEmiYzdJOGyOmO_PPKNtqAEbqhEK7_k3J48Byg3LtIwYz10XRzUL_vL5JcY1LIGRmxFh3eD0KQ-c851ERmHmRAg7jGS8gTmSv52gA/s640/blogger-image-1744485976.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNBPcG4NmmnvdzfGrPXbjtyG9k1VdZhycpXANcjua3rgCK0qelLsO02cjkmAdH-IQBp1lFa_FOY-NSEy2P_CJxnEhn1a3SfRU4z2-weFH-rzU1cKCq-3Asu31m9dk8AFgt6G3igOSNoIQk/s640/blogger-image-1495653136.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And the rock formations were just as interesting:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49-4mpUPOFG_qMJixbGlRd6GrNmMrP6d6r-lfYAxe6hWvq71GXclJIa0WI30CRkFghgqTu9XQXdrTuVvcrRf3Eqxj-ISQC3sATjmOrx03kDAeUB4Y_2SJonUUlk6zCZTVIfJL5G003k_L/s640/blogger-image-2007184268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49-4mpUPOFG_qMJixbGlRd6GrNmMrP6d6r-lfYAxe6hWvq71GXclJIa0WI30CRkFghgqTu9XQXdrTuVvcrRf3Eqxj-ISQC3sATjmOrx03kDAeUB4Y_2SJonUUlk6zCZTVIfJL5G003k_L/s640/blogger-image-2007184268.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDjHMZtIQCStWgDehQPFaaRSoKuw5iQw3SZXL9FxWh8ghSWuDGofPXhqwh9-QBJC6KrAYBG8KhIoCtVnOv5HnBU_RJnmkX-pMbqRlI8fQd-_C3RcNjigJNOgSrVtXidiLhziTDTsASR0M/s640/blogger-image--960785388.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Since filming costs a fraction of US prices, and the location is similar to the California coast, Hawaii, and many other islands, it's perfect:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsokXvtLzPue1H-hF6DkySZqZupGHvcMPUf-28Mwjk2JIt3m_xDWochihh8mWkaPTZEvebUp52pLgs50ajJ_wGZNNhd2N2qfaeXFnV4qKzvXE9RINYsyJC80EEkdM9YXmQjqQsId8JBTty/s640/blogger-image--933267093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsokXvtLzPue1H-hF6DkySZqZupGHvcMPUf-28Mwjk2JIt3m_xDWochihh8mWkaPTZEvebUp52pLgs50ajJ_wGZNNhd2N2qfaeXFnV4qKzvXE9RINYsyJC80EEkdM9YXmQjqQsId8JBTty/s640/blogger-image--933267093.jpg"></a></div><br></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN66pbd-f3GaysQoMl7KLp4hxvEMt2rCjrYDDl4vIK47CiigDfWhMHiV7dKpUcnHcTEmYyGLRqjSoj0UrsK0mwTVscxKB6iWqgRXf43Z2f4H0Tq-tSvXl8-9z36nyU0RSRvmSeQycls6ap/s640/blogger-image--800894457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN66pbd-f3GaysQoMl7KLp4hxvEMt2rCjrYDDl4vIK47CiigDfWhMHiV7dKpUcnHcTEmYyGLRqjSoj0UrsK0mwTVscxKB6iWqgRXf43Z2f4H0Tq-tSvXl8-9z36nyU0RSRvmSeQycls6ap/s640/blogger-image--800894457.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsZQPYdCB3mW6FVXdFgvwfBXx1Tna3XltYpjprOY9VJXOl5RZobNREdcUJR-4-5_gBPtb7TiS5aIk7dK9rb_5FBa-IZc4Eq8OewXkmBQCyr4Wv-H94gSCiPO8fugpz8y2si2g8Ffoei9W/s640/blogger-image--1368919566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWsZQPYdCB3mW6FVXdFgvwfBXx1Tna3XltYpjprOY9VJXOl5RZobNREdcUJR-4-5_gBPtb7TiS5aIk7dK9rb_5FBa-IZc4Eq8OewXkmBQCyr4Wv-H94gSCiPO8fugpz8y2si2g8Ffoei9W/s640/blogger-image--1368919566.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">That evening, we stopped at Pick and Pay to buy groceries. I chuckled as I perused the foreign products. This one caught my eye, and Dan dutifully posed:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQBwX0EV_vloIfj5m5H-tbH1ShyphenhyphenKNoU_uHYyIVy5-5OQrYa0IpEcB5ikLjrDl56U4sdaOLOO8tfevdahdLuD-iYJsEA3ylc32cvHjpKvShRBaTPrYkNefJrHbFlG6cC1N5pbqctn8Qx37/s640/blogger-image-1340791875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKQBwX0EV_vloIfj5m5H-tbH1ShyphenhyphenKNoU_uHYyIVy5-5OQrYa0IpEcB5ikLjrDl56U4sdaOLOO8tfevdahdLuD-iYJsEA3ylc32cvHjpKvShRBaTPrYkNefJrHbFlG6cC1N5pbqctn8Qx37/s640/blogger-image-1340791875.jpg"></a></div><br></div>When we arrived at our lodgings, this stunning sunset came into view. Table Mountain framed perfectly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYf79N9S5kOC_CKJ9mgKK3McCw3NPlIg7pbfF-kY6lnTEo-JNP3LRjzC3qfIrX7fhnrir9vutXWz53soCvx22ZBXO1YWRnb8ogIkyGcT1bB0WpNUxPrAQDrzRwBgS4QGWc6HlyaEdSg9H8/s640/blogger-image--1040039419.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYf79N9S5kOC_CKJ9mgKK3McCw3NPlIg7pbfF-kY6lnTEo-JNP3LRjzC3qfIrX7fhnrir9vutXWz53soCvx22ZBXO1YWRnb8ogIkyGcT1bB0WpNUxPrAQDrzRwBgS4QGWc6HlyaEdSg9H8/s640/blogger-image--1040039419.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>The next day, when we planned to go to Robben Island (leper colony and apartheid prison), the weather refused to cooperate, so, Karen suggested we drive to Franschhoek and see the Huguenot memorial, and take the Winery Tram Tour. Brilliant!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMm0JuysGwlOrvewl_UMFEvsyS5CN66ui_oy5YmV68jGIwUlRChnq-yCgoBrghM3cE7iDFdcpjzVo1-s-F3aJHF_IMmqkvOl1jPrsGQugWS7q3wOSagyzl_9j9rzTWh85kKcvJcvWmQsl/s640/blogger-image-963677300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWMm0JuysGwlOrvewl_UMFEvsyS5CN66ui_oy5YmV68jGIwUlRChnq-yCgoBrghM3cE7iDFdcpjzVo1-s-F3aJHF_IMmqkvOl1jPrsGQugWS7q3wOSagyzl_9j9rzTWh85kKcvJcvWmQsl/s640/blogger-image-963677300.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsty4Cc13R825z9hWU9eWNnaJKeLK-pJqhzPNl4DpBmmKRQIi4KS_Ivz221AIoT4ThVqGWddiwagAZqjdP9z_SnQFQZdXytWE5a80g4IyhAoPD5xiwQNdAR_w9ndhEEFVGUR5VExVxQMK7/s640/blogger-image-1589237617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsty4Cc13R825z9hWU9eWNnaJKeLK-pJqhzPNl4DpBmmKRQIi4KS_Ivz221AIoT4ThVqGWddiwagAZqjdP9z_SnQFQZdXytWE5a80g4IyhAoPD5xiwQNdAR_w9ndhEEFVGUR5VExVxQMK7/s640/blogger-image-1589237617.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In the memorial gardens, there were lovely Protea blooms, the South African national flower:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uAGdo_7Hq0YMTEHLvix7HbKhcIEDGAQdGPZTkX_LQkSc1Zp0duox_ADq6LHgkcDmIglY02CIvK18molnGDvFljejWiSN4ipYhCs8TBrXbhAZI5PucduWeMs3M0TyXEdOQmfKOuaAAmnV/s640/blogger-image-303110968.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0uAGdo_7Hq0YMTEHLvix7HbKhcIEDGAQdGPZTkX_LQkSc1Zp0duox_ADq6LHgkcDmIglY02CIvK18molnGDvFljejWiSN4ipYhCs8TBrXbhAZI5PucduWeMs3M0TyXEdOQmfKOuaAAmnV/s640/blogger-image-303110968.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Then, on to the tram tour!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nSVoHA0f1aOU08O7dDxPWlj-DJYAsofUmI_QYZlkz5nVoas1s47he0Eu9ZpasWk29JaaZyMudu6ElaxFG7hIPfcF89I86-v5G1958OfsfFd16ZRc5W9vv6qpcKJ-x-xSy6ibE8s8iox0/s640/blogger-image--929090729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nSVoHA0f1aOU08O7dDxPWlj-DJYAsofUmI_QYZlkz5nVoas1s47he0Eu9ZpasWk29JaaZyMudu6ElaxFG7hIPfcF89I86-v5G1958OfsfFd16ZRc5W9vv6qpcKJ-x-xSy6ibE8s8iox0/s640/blogger-image--929090729.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We visited three wineries. . .each having its own 'flavor', much like Tuscany. 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Can't go wrong with crystal clear water!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLuFOvFEhJoP3L51I3a3TZVDkqLygvPpIRGkD5zvLG0521U3oQlUHjJDCbDkbhsvoPDUd4NKEg1EXbncup7lxXa0hTBlOYeZ-phWeqtERP_r0A56NiuuVJos_oAH3ZvM2N7H7rVphpaSF/s640/blogger-image--686194782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixLuFOvFEhJoP3L51I3a3TZVDkqLygvPpIRGkD5zvLG0521U3oQlUHjJDCbDkbhsvoPDUd4NKEg1EXbncup7lxXa0hTBlOYeZ-phWeqtERP_r0A56NiuuVJos_oAH3ZvM2N7H7rVphpaSF/s640/blogger-image--686194782.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One winery had sculptures . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eppyXawZyNDKEsPls0H8puK1XR7ITJwvlGAUC5BB4bYH86y8XIpZT89qHULbzVl31AaMFLlm8PfC_LX8lthuQywF9_9GnOlzi0exM_tSnY3tQz15zY7swEJ2K6cCIz1Tr67h-m9xKAUr/s640/blogger-image--915822134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It's good to be working on my biblical fiction chapter book after a couple of frustrating months. I just couldn't put my fingers to the keyboard. Then I pondered the answer to the question above.<br />
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I'm honored to have my post featured on Becky Fyfe's <a href="http://chapterbookchallenge.blogspot.com/2015/09/writers-block-or-pracrstination-by-jarm.html">ChaBooCha (Chapter Book Challenge) Blog </a>today.<br />
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A pic of Charles Dicken's manuscript reject pile, from his home office in London. It's preserved to remind us we aren't the only ones who struggle.</div>
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The day began with a wasp sting, as I tried to remove him with a Kleenex. The fella had stayed in our room all night. No redness or swelling. . .grace!</div>
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Olivia and I prayed for wisdom, attentiveness and safety before starting the engine. I drove out of the lot and onto the York city streets at rush hour, and took to left had driving with all its turnabouts with aplomb. And oh, did I tell you that a garmin was waiting for us, an hour earlier than expected? Grace upon grace.</div>
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We took off as our GPS instructed us. The voice had a lilting British accent, gently instructing us as we went along. I was thinking of a name for her. Of course, it had to be literary. And it came to me. . . Mary Poppins. Perfect! "Take the second exit at the turnabout and. . .let's go fly a kite!" You get the picture. Olivia and I began to sing that song as we moved along. </div>
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I have been admiring these brilliant yellow fields along the way, which I am told, are Rapeseed, used in industry. Hard to believe such a sweet fragrance, almost like honey, could come from a flower used in that way.</div>
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Our itinerary is so full. I wanted to take the time to visit the coast, but was having a hard time fitting it in, since it was in the opposite direction to our Brontë tour. But, the thought came to me to head there today, and to focus on Whitby. It has a literature connection as well (naturally), as the Whitby Abbey inspired the novel, "Dracula". Not that I have read it, or endorse it, but, I am always fascinated with where writers get their ideas. See for yourself:</div>
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Then, we headed for our lodging near Ripon, but we both felt we needed a good cup of Yorkshire tea (strong, full bodied, but not bitter. . .such a pleasure to drink!) Well, we learned something these past few days. Afternoon tea begins and ends in the afternoon. Don't dare go into a tea shop after 4:30pm, or you will be sorely disappointed, or worse. . .turned away. </div>
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Ta da! It actually tasted almost like duck, but tougher, similar to the texture of beef. So, we ate the bird, and then noticed something hard in the flesh. When we asked what it was, the waitress said, nonchalantly, "Oh, that's shot. They can't use a large bullet, because it will tear the bird apart." </div>
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We arrived safely at this charming 1300’s (believe it) farmhouse called 'Mallard Grange'. I thought I was transported to France. So idyllic. . .even the smells were present. Wish we could stay for more than two nights! </div>
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Maggie, the owner, was explaining the marks on the sheep. She said they identify the mothers with their babies, and their date of birth, in case they are parted from one another. The herders search for them if lost at the end of a day. We caught a couple of lambs sneaking under the fence to cross the road, but skipped back to mother when we drove by!</div>
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Look at our adorable room. . .isn't it right out of 'Country Living Magazine?</div>
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What a day. I'm sure a pedometer would have registered at least four miles.<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">We walked into town, and saw some gorgeous homes along the river:</span><br />
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Queen Victoria stayed in the original station hotel, shown below, with Albert and the children. When a server gave her a bill for their meal, she was furious, and vowed never to come to York again!</div>
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The old homes with their uneven surfaces and structure, along with streets designed for horses and carts:</div>
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Tomorrow I will face the biggest challenge of the trip. . .hiring a car and driving on the left side of the road for five days, as we scour the Brontë territory. If you think of it, say a prayer for us. We are hoping to get a GPS with the car, but it's first come, first serve. But, we trust a God who guides our paths daily, without the aid of a human device! Now, on to Ripon. . .</div>
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I never know the obstacles I will face along the way, so I always plan to be at my destination far ahead of time in case traffic, weather or misfortune slows me down. My husband knows I'd rather scurry around beforehand like the proverbial chicken, than be sweating bullets and barely make my connections at the end. He, of course, is placid no matter what, and assumes everything will always go as planned.</div>
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We had three legs or routes to our journey to York this fine morning. The first, a 15 minute ride via commuter train to Bath Spa. This is the train we have taken each day on our trip to visit Jane Austen. The second is another 15 minute ride to Bristol (a much larger station with 15 tracks instead of two), where we catch our cross country train to York. This train (final destination, Glasgow) takes four hours, and only leaves a very few times a day.</div>
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Well, I wanted to leave at least an hour early on the first leg to Bath, so I had time to pick up our tickets for the second and third portion of our journey. On Monday, that train was late, and left the station 20 minutes late, so I felt justified. So, that's what we did.</div>
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When I picked up our tickets in Bath, I realized that the 10:30 am departure for the first leg from Bath Spa to Bristol, was really the departure time for the Bristol to York portion, so, had we not left on the earlier train to Bath, we would have missed our train to Viking land!</div>
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I was so thankful for my inclination to be early, but even more grateful that the Lord for knew all this before hand, and was gracious to have it play out the way it did. My word for the year is TRUST (in the Lord). I know we will find many reasons to do so in the middle portion of our adventure. Especially when I hire (rent) a car for our northern explorations, and need to 'keep left'. This morning at the station, I was bounding down the right side of the stairs, when a business man addressed me brightly with, "You're on the wrong side, Miss!" (Yes, he really did say 'Miss'. Bless him!)</div>
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Ah, yes. . . keep to the left. I've always been fascinated with the British term 'leftenant' (our lieutenant). Jane Austen had a few dashingly uniformed officers (in the militia) well placed in her novels.</div>
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Since we had not eaten all day (except for tea, fruit and nuts), we wanted something substantial. Meat in particular. Well, we found a perfect place to satisfy our Vikingette pallette!</div>
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When we arrived via train (which was a half hour late), we walked up the cobblestone street to the visitor's center (always the best move), and purchased our tickets for all the attractions we would need for our two days in Bath.<br />
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Our first stop were the Roman Baths. . . Actually discovered long before the Romans arrived, but they dedicated this natural mineral spring to their goddess Minerva. Later, it became a popular place, especially in Jane Austen's era, to 'take the waters' for the sake of one's health.</div>
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Me and Jane. . .or is it 'Jane and I'?<br />
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It was a lovely sunny day, <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">with just a few wisps of cloud decorating the sky. O</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">ur drive took us though picturesque farmland </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">and rolling hills. I could barely keep my eyes open.</span></div>
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Before we went sightseeing, we had to pay for parking, but, alas, no one had enough coins. One of the Meadlings happened to find a few pence on the ground, and before we knew it, the entire family, including Olivia got in on the act. Soon we not only had enough to pay for parking, but some left over for a gentleman who needed 20 pence. God filled our need to overflowing.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's now been almost a month since we've returned from that mighty, but tiny nation across the Big Pond. Long enough to distance ourselves, but not too long, so we can still bask in its glow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All in all, we had a delightful time in England. Much of it is similar to the U.S. People are generally the same everywhere, but it's their culture that marks them as different.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- although the British drive on the left-hand side (and move through a 'roundabout' clockwise), the escalators in the Underground and at the Airport are on the right. The exceptions are the rail stations, which have signs to warn you to 'keep left'. Funny thing is, in a city, everyone walks on the right, except for tourists like us, who are trying to be consistent and 'keep left.' Very confusing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- the gas prices were almost double to that of the U.S. They have unusual makes of car, like the Vauxhall, which I hired for our 5 day trek into the Yorkshire wilds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">- there are no dangerous critters, big or small, in England. It's refreshing to know one will not be attacked, bitten, or eaten at night. Okay, I was stung by a wasp, but that's besides the point. ;-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our time truly was idyllic. . .a holiday to remember. Feel free to look at my last two weeks of posts. . . the sights are amazing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is so much more to say about this lovely country. But, we will say, "Cherrio" for now. </span><br />
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Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-83470939777016203122015-06-01T04:49:00.001-05:002015-06-02T05:18:27.218-05:00Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason . . .A Victorian Shopper's Paradise<div><br></div><div><div>During our time in London, we stopped in two department stores which go back over 300 years. The story of the first, Selfridges, is told in a BBC series of the same name. It's fascinating to learn how a large store like this one (began in 1856) grew from the ground up. They were nominated as the best department store in the world three times. I believe it was Selfridges that first had the motto, 'the customer is ALWAYS right'. This link will give you a quick summary: http://www.selfridges.com/content/our-heritage</div><div><br></div><div>Here is the front of the building:</div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERSwh5uJ2s-FQMKI-LnCRUA7Xedxx3IUJbbpotir-_26y_jHTY_uHP47y3xRtt31w5oCCvIcWpqpeavLusy-hq1YZkWRGLt4-RUmGL9HZbc3aPgN9Hfj3UG9syQuG-qw4y6_G87FM24KB/s640/blogger-image--953085298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERSwh5uJ2s-FQMKI-LnCRUA7Xedxx3IUJbbpotir-_26y_jHTY_uHP47y3xRtt31w5oCCvIcWpqpeavLusy-hq1YZkWRGLt4-RUmGL9HZbc3aPgN9Hfj3UG9syQuG-qw4y6_G87FM24KB/s640/blogger-image--953085298.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The ornate clock above the door . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKW0o860xhPh2AeCOSZRKwYvwOmLkEoXdgFG36VnuSDY-kzNcnayQbaIFb9oWHV8dsDi8QEo38jfHmL-DF9YKU30rjORNSUJdbV6IPQSuexw7INQwt-6r3jvu4wGLx9-LdRDKa94D6YIH2/s640/blogger-image--1382060122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKW0o860xhPh2AeCOSZRKwYvwOmLkEoXdgFG36VnuSDY-kzNcnayQbaIFb9oWHV8dsDi8QEo38jfHmL-DF9YKU30rjORNSUJdbV6IPQSuexw7INQwt-6r3jvu4wGLx9-LdRDKa94D6YIH2/s640/blogger-image--1382060122.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The corner stone plaque:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZdmzHzdMDGx5cRSaSK10mPDAoH99hVxja-Gu1by2xu2KGdUCmBh6pTfOMZTJkJycjoGaJFv8BGbwkarLFVjRiUCGw07iExFX-g2Zu-ZWSR02fMYeZomUvif_eOfh98kqaCsVe7pC-MCW/s640/blogger-image--799021584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ZdmzHzdMDGx5cRSaSK10mPDAoH99hVxja-Gu1by2xu2KGdUCmBh6pTfOMZTJkJycjoGaJFv8BGbwkarLFVjRiUCGw07iExFX-g2Zu-ZWSR02fMYeZomUvif_eOfh98kqaCsVe7pC-MCW/s640/blogger-image--799021584.jpg"></a></div><br></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>Lovely things: colorful (and expensive) clothing:</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PgTv-f6doNn7tRlT0A-E64pI75VzSD_RG31JNukW1_y_JICCDq-0WLRDg_kWwgLh0JFpNt-5aybGACU9Qdu3BBO92mCcgXe91XTrezJTCDePi4qLp_t0iJRs2d1KFJK_0FzXl1oZ20ru/s640/blogger-image--544080201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3PgTv-f6doNn7tRlT0A-E64pI75VzSD_RG31JNukW1_y_JICCDq-0WLRDg_kWwgLh0JFpNt-5aybGACU9Qdu3BBO92mCcgXe91XTrezJTCDePi4qLp_t0iJRs2d1KFJK_0FzXl1oZ20ru/s640/blogger-image--544080201.jpg"></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">When Mr. Selfridge, an American who began his career at Marshall Fields in Chicago, opened the store, the window displays were the main attraction. He was known to have the most unique window dressings in London. Here is one:</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIffoH448M07Uso1Vh2ReOKidPcmV6mdFgnx4T93VjPFHshrfuoMS1k_sD9FOatpk0cyBxEYHA3MwUEKMNLXd6Cjc72AR5ItAphTeIuyfF3YCFaMIVkCduESK-ztp9AAte579hQ-sdRnJg/s640/blogger-image--724517597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIffoH448M07Uso1Vh2ReOKidPcmV6mdFgnx4T93VjPFHshrfuoMS1k_sD9FOatpk0cyBxEYHA3MwUEKMNLXd6Cjc72AR5ItAphTeIuyfF3YCFaMIVkCduESK-ztp9AAte579hQ-sdRnJg/s640/blogger-image--724517597.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And another window display catering to women:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnZjj-TQl1Jm3sfDfVLd8D1If3k5WQogZbyWDVuFH8dAG3FCGHy7AJzEs_MmKmUfUbpcx8Qm1s13G-sJ6cb1DnG94lps3xEkOiUWAZfIH_zD1F8seuTr0YAdfEVEXknDMFftZ2JjJv241/s640/blogger-image--1627870704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdnZjj-TQl1Jm3sfDfVLd8D1If3k5WQogZbyWDVuFH8dAG3FCGHy7AJzEs_MmKmUfUbpcx8Qm1s13G-sJ6cb1DnG94lps3xEkOiUWAZfIH_zD1F8seuTr0YAdfEVEXknDMFftZ2JjJv241/s640/blogger-image--1627870704.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here is an example of the original brass work on an upper floor:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheABxZbIBJRPgxrY2BIt6RyNatnaLduk5bN4fMuQhhuDJ919DwYXdXdjDsHuGUpxXENRJrSEZa1HlT7HwEcv-wX1vdUfs0fvXGbPSPTOQZdNjdA0hivdr136aESaYNwku173GW5_atqaj0/s640/blogger-image-1136642134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheABxZbIBJRPgxrY2BIt6RyNatnaLduk5bN4fMuQhhuDJ919DwYXdXdjDsHuGUpxXENRJrSEZa1HlT7HwEcv-wX1vdUfs0fvXGbPSPTOQZdNjdA0hivdr136aESaYNwku173GW5_atqaj0/s640/blogger-image-1136642134.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Because we spent the hour (after taking a quick tour) eating dinner on the top floor (it was closing), we did not have the chance to shop. Not that anything was in our price range, but we could have found a small something, because I wanted a bright yellow Selfridges bag as a souvenir. I asked on the way out (they were closing out the registers) if I could have one, but they said because of security issues, they were not allowed to give them out without a purchase. Too bad.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Here is a photo inside the front entrance:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSeSfwGwpI3tgT35V8wQLw2cw0X1ieJIqCIgzvd4HTCSDA6XNA2hjr7JHF1XsfdR0-uR2b5n6rvloaH1H1-opwEz0GeJz6VKlnfgRs1V2j0QwBEMrEOM38WAyaMHVuAo1_v3qi71qT1wx/s640/blogger-image--1749781930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizSeSfwGwpI3tgT35V8wQLw2cw0X1ieJIqCIgzvd4HTCSDA6XNA2hjr7JHF1XsfdR0-uR2b5n6rvloaH1H1-opwEz0GeJz6VKlnfgRs1V2j0QwBEMrEOM38WAyaMHVuAo1_v3qi71qT1wx/s640/blogger-image--1749781930.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A view down the escalator:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQABH0LnTidm4228Xznr8dwQXAy3A15UOwtoh4JhPrsbIHw-m2FfeemijKejHWpqollGduE1MeKt3SlcvgULo95RmatKxedpKZi0IqOK0fu6LRyLmyC9MfQc_83O6VCKrUEzV0VnA7Ykf/s640/blogger-image--337058301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihQABH0LnTidm4228Xznr8dwQXAy3A15UOwtoh4JhPrsbIHw-m2FfeemijKejHWpqollGduE1MeKt3SlcvgULo95RmatKxedpKZi0IqOK0fu6LRyLmyC9MfQc_83O6VCKrUEzV0VnA7Ykf/s640/blogger-image--337058301.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">I was disappointed that Selfridges had lost the 'Victorian' look of old fashioned glass cases and displays. Instead, it was quite modern! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">But, we did find one that was. . . </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUNSgiDwgRtCBe9AmCKrLp-yrWEhneWwSRK-ge229d5ObaJELO9NSfQmedZ8qDvlScmFR05R1w78PKa_Em4rED3aYvuQmDOSAFjUqckU61ks2-9hN4lsgGNhSAp90Ua-LGiWpDRl3ycXR/s640/blogger-image-150950275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiUNSgiDwgRtCBe9AmCKrLp-yrWEhneWwSRK-ge229d5ObaJELO9NSfQmedZ8qDvlScmFR05R1w78PKa_Em4rED3aYvuQmDOSAFjUqckU61ks2-9hN4lsgGNhSAp90Ua-LGiWpDRl3ycXR/s640/blogger-image-150950275.jpg"></a></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">. . . my favorite department store, Fortnum and Mason! It features men and women's accessories, China, silver, stationary, and, of course, their speciality foods: tea, lemon curd, marmalade, etc. They opened in 1707, and were known for their 'Scotch egg' for travelers, which consisted of a soft boiled egg, wrapped in sausage meat, then rolled in bread crumbs. They also supplied to royalty and to soldiers, are known for their sumptuous picnic hampers, and won an award at the Great Exhibition. Find more fascinating information here, on their website: </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">https://www.fortnumandmason.com/information/our-history</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The accessory floor was </span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">eye-catching, and had some fashionable hats:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpcxAXEzwZ5LUSN6L81qb0qBUdS6lORI-XPijMzmx2rhSxsL-3Yoeh6nptCkSM-lyJww-OTE8ardc3GhUmNUnJP7lDKEPQ29zLcYUsNli3SDdMMFl6ShNu3Ltr3QuOCrXhR_c7ZefMdkF/s640/blogger-image--1207915459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpcxAXEzwZ5LUSN6L81qb0qBUdS6lORI-XPijMzmx2rhSxsL-3Yoeh6nptCkSM-lyJww-OTE8ardc3GhUmNUnJP7lDKEPQ29zLcYUsNli3SDdMMFl6ShNu3Ltr3QuOCrXhR_c7ZefMdkF/s640/blogger-image--1207915459.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUuPM6QLmoazB91BxD83VZvyeLSb5XL7a5aMZJ5xsSzpg4RgBiEJ-UuhIsXkm3hHlWGYb0tX662j9giKhvKhWvx2x9Cz6h1thRcGdZqeyCM9qf2rAu5DRXvtT02E67rdmC8H5w2UGbkQ6/s640/blogger-image-1388649353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihUuPM6QLmoazB91BxD83VZvyeLSb5XL7a5aMZJ5xsSzpg4RgBiEJ-UuhIsXkm3hHlWGYb0tX662j9giKhvKhWvx2x9Cz6h1thRcGdZqeyCM9qf2rAu5DRXvtT02E67rdmC8H5w2UGbkQ6/s640/blogger-image-1388649353.jpg"></a></div> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The woman below was representing her husband's great, great grandfather's perfume company, called Grossmith. To the very right, in the glass case, are their Victorian versions, which are found in a few Downton Abbey episodes!</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3jUhvNwS-CWCPyByyCnVC-RfZk9r9tmBJAfk-V-gWkT20SnGKvWBOpPvrIxnL_xcTr2sdgfVCNWS-eGqconenmriwilk0MM2BzAxCzuxvzJedc8FL_a9weR89hne1Oy0G3q-hD_tJEcG/s640/blogger-image-237351812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3jUhvNwS-CWCPyByyCnVC-RfZk9r9tmBJAfk-V-gWkT20SnGKvWBOpPvrIxnL_xcTr2sdgfVCNWS-eGqconenmriwilk0MM2BzAxCzuxvzJedc8FL_a9weR89hne1Oy0G3q-hD_tJEcG/s640/blogger-image-237351812.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">We were fascinated with fascinators, made popular by Princess Katherine. They really are to be worn askew on the head. These two were particularly comical (the purple puff is actually an ice cream cone). So much so, that our friend Hannah and Olivia almost burst out laughing. But of course, they displayed their self-control:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimv1RU2KD9VsSo6PufU_dnlaPaYG2C55pmx5tlWmhQZRy1mGQN6BLLWR2Q1YSe2kVC1hH-GKyNqGSK6mHoGKcHu1YsSHoVTk9w6b7vfCC4bMxj2lpf118Ua6c9lM-Ft5X19whiYfry2LPO/s640/blogger-image--491364981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimv1RU2KD9VsSo6PufU_dnlaPaYG2C55pmx5tlWmhQZRy1mGQN6BLLWR2Q1YSe2kVC1hH-GKyNqGSK6mHoGKcHu1YsSHoVTk9w6b7vfCC4bMxj2lpf118Ua6c9lM-Ft5X19whiYfry2LPO/s640/blogger-image--491364981.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is a final photo of the ground floor (not the first floor, mind you, which was quite confusing to us at first):</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDCJwt7_DH5L6x1H_ot6y3AWYaIHk2moy7f0SxnRbBVLlkMf53IwOvl_pZYoWVT_xJci1tngtp9csFzR0FeWjM71pTBRtC9kh779A2MlilARmxuEL6N3cMp_lPxHoq9UEyZtOf1F69LT3/s640/blogger-image-1209549901.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFDCJwt7_DH5L6x1H_ot6y3AWYaIHk2moy7f0SxnRbBVLlkMf53IwOvl_pZYoWVT_xJci1tngtp9csFzR0FeWjM71pTBRtC9kh779A2MlilARmxuEL6N3cMp_lPxHoq9UEyZtOf1F69LT3/s640/blogger-image-1209549901.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can see why it is my favorite Victorian styled department store! Wished we had much more time to browse . . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-49313764490641709702015-05-31T15:38:00.001-05:002015-06-01T04:50:26.727-05:00Circling the Globe at Shakespeare's TheatreMissing the tour of the Globe due to misinformation, we returned again today for a visit. The performance of 'As You Like It' was fabulous. Well acted and the costumes were perfect for the time period.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQegK_DNLU60-hyp4wwSPU7VekRN0wnpkNzDvH7B_WUky3NRmb2VOcVCT60Abl5oK-YU4pU5siQePwg5GsXc7-PQN-v9VwuX3flr-vbe6uBp-xmx8E4lmQqnz4OjxEHEdoRhsEEavMH0d4/s640/blogger-image--1056969713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQegK_DNLU60-hyp4wwSPU7VekRN0wnpkNzDvH7B_WUky3NRmb2VOcVCT60Abl5oK-YU4pU5siQePwg5GsXc7-PQN-v9VwuX3flr-vbe6uBp-xmx8E4lmQqnz4OjxEHEdoRhsEEavMH0d4/s640/blogger-image--1056969713.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here is a photo of the set for 'As You Like It'. . .</div><div><br></div><div>And here is the set for 'Merchant of Venice' showing this afternoon, put together in ONE hour. We watched them do it as we listened to our tour guide. Unbelievable!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzCJLUO5FU7LfTfBV2U9mCzgSzY_AMRRA400Re9hohBnkUyBybVAWbFXDjiPzHKSsm6olIpzNXA6wfKDrJ4gagEyV05pSzGwIvbp7iK-88wjHve2EZsZ3WLZFB97tvxUSpas4_H55a1YA/s640/blogger-image-2119652812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxzCJLUO5FU7LfTfBV2U9mCzgSzY_AMRRA400Re9hohBnkUyBybVAWbFXDjiPzHKSsm6olIpzNXA6wfKDrJ4gagEyV05pSzGwIvbp7iK-88wjHve2EZsZ3WLZFB97tvxUSpas4_H55a1YA/s640/blogger-image-2119652812.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It was not pleasant to be an actor on this stage in Shakespeare's time. The crowd standing in front would stink from sweat, be rowdy, and loud. The upper class sat on either side of the stage, and they would be discussing the actors during the play, even to the point of criticizing their acting, and asking questions about the next act, etc, during the performance!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GwxPqQ0MEVgaHdA35Y4PW-irqPjX2cwuRROftVBhCEaR1V9o1tK0tCCKmSDmp4r9r4GbbOcpHnLBr1XkkHaljmvRANjzt6EksEkyCC21OSgMt_NWlee7objYYHL13rL7Bh612Pzkt8VF/s640/blogger-image--1357799956.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GwxPqQ0MEVgaHdA35Y4PW-irqPjX2cwuRROftVBhCEaR1V9o1tK0tCCKmSDmp4r9r4GbbOcpHnLBr1XkkHaljmvRANjzt6EksEkyCC21OSgMt_NWlee7objYYHL13rL7Bh612Pzkt8VF/s640/blogger-image--1357799956.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Today, we toured the place, and visited the exhibition, which gave insight into all that was involved. Here is a model of the Globe in Shakespeare's time. It was burned down when the director decided to use special effects. . .a cannon, forgetting the theatre was made of thatch and wood!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0JBOlqBc__DozJvaw2lqrZ5iZs9eUJItsKWcUqHOIhOEEPtNxIHir07c7Y0tDDRE8a6xx37RL7QZkDGfx1v6dulNFvW443ij2IZVb1veM6u97IqtJtDubOjqtLTkRTqKvLQb5Eyy6Tri/s640/blogger-image-1098947367.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq0JBOlqBc__DozJvaw2lqrZ5iZs9eUJItsKWcUqHOIhOEEPtNxIHir07c7Y0tDDRE8a6xx37RL7QZkDGfx1v6dulNFvW443ij2IZVb1veM6u97IqtJtDubOjqtLTkRTqKvLQb5Eyy6Tri/s640/blogger-image-1098947367.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Play goers would put their coins (1p for standing room in front of the stage, 2p for center seats, and 3p for seats nearer to the stage, with cushions), in this slot, and when it was full, the collectors would break it open and put the coins in a box in the office. Thus the term, 'box office' was born.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGHRVRPbZKGjU_4CRF3n-gW3gqHHyeSITgFp0MnRBDpmgpFtiVo3EJlSxyah0gEDxxDaKRsxOuAStFffl1pZ0ergrHB6V94pDJt_fxoBEvQNums5B2XcXxmKiaH6liAdvsSbH5SDQ0vnv/s640/blogger-image-1175155854.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSGHRVRPbZKGjU_4CRF3n-gW3gqHHyeSITgFp0MnRBDpmgpFtiVo3EJlSxyah0gEDxxDaKRsxOuAStFffl1pZ0ergrHB6V94pDJt_fxoBEvQNums5B2XcXxmKiaH6liAdvsSbH5SDQ0vnv/s640/blogger-image-1175155854.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Here are a few costumes from past plays:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHm76QcKqQiEAvy-kiGDuqK4ZRPrOYKPYenk8H0OnMEkuCkS7XgqwHemYNynaBOwObcMFqURcyTT0rEuU4Gy0jG-mY4wcE7Oj5VV4tz44eZwQt1OITKb-y9gU0xXa5unnT_SdFYT7B0Vz/s640/blogger-image--580797658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHm76QcKqQiEAvy-kiGDuqK4ZRPrOYKPYenk8H0OnMEkuCkS7XgqwHemYNynaBOwObcMFqURcyTT0rEuU4Gy0jG-mY4wcE7Oj5VV4tz44eZwQt1OITKb-y9gU0xXa5unnT_SdFYT7B0Vz/s640/blogger-image--580797658.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div> Juliet's nurse</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2HrCB3WeTyn30hkOMc_a8-Gs6izdFAP_dnruWzk_z12FNzs9UThcugz2-S-msYh27AjjKOdRyds-EtlJ9it3lsLmyYipPkJoQsjVTGNKizT_fPP1U4bypofYhrEnQSpoblCYJ0TBVxQ8/s640/blogger-image--2081050775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2HrCB3WeTyn30hkOMc_a8-Gs6izdFAP_dnruWzk_z12FNzs9UThcugz2-S-msYh27AjjKOdRyds-EtlJ9it3lsLmyYipPkJoQsjVTGNKizT_fPP1U4bypofYhrEnQSpoblCYJ0TBVxQ8/s640/blogger-image--2081050775.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Merchant of Venice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDToXNVdb_JCsrWJLOAQ8HPv0viliW253c6lAc8JculfOtcHyB48g9e-n6CmA5b2QNoX1jwIRob6DS9IStUOXNg_NAQxNAoSUN_Vvbw7sc-4UJgrFmZyAu81brGt9cqFCSZEeA2nGwlbJ/s640/blogger-image--709852855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDToXNVdb_JCsrWJLOAQ8HPv0viliW253c6lAc8JculfOtcHyB48g9e-n6CmA5b2QNoX1jwIRob6DS9IStUOXNg_NAQxNAoSUN_Vvbw7sc-4UJgrFmZyAu81brGt9cqFCSZEeA2nGwlbJ/s640/blogger-image--709852855.jpg"></a></div><br></div> Cleopatra, played by a man</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGETSYI1n8E8WTQdanq4_7AnWaPet2Eby-MnPfIBzyL-0fFrCe6Nqbx-HREJFbnqPB217SW-1OwL2vbXPV_dBT1uLj7vv7ISCQwDA8vL9cUHBk6kBxrsBxyxw59NW78tlxiNxIMIGJY9i/s640/blogger-image--1178037390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGETSYI1n8E8WTQdanq4_7AnWaPet2Eby-MnPfIBzyL-0fFrCe6Nqbx-HREJFbnqPB217SW-1OwL2vbXPV_dBT1uLj7vv7ISCQwDA8vL9cUHBk6kBxrsBxyxw59NW78tlxiNxIMIGJY9i/s640/blogger-image--1178037390.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>In those days, everything was hand made. . .</div><div><br></div><div>The props, too, were hand made:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECuFKHN_p_vpRkzEulWKnnvYCs-6CAUUywTfzDw7ll0eWNkTL352phwGKiX1zgEkXS7kqnMUssEsqzEiya8Kq-B29tVbg5rN8KForE1vZP-aY-h41w6T9yiCkNDktL8f4HFogk7r7YsY9/s640/blogger-image-925972551.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECuFKHN_p_vpRkzEulWKnnvYCs-6CAUUywTfzDw7ll0eWNkTL352phwGKiX1zgEkXS7kqnMUssEsqzEiya8Kq-B29tVbg5rN8KForE1vZP-aY-h41w6T9yiCkNDktL8f4HFogk7r7YsY9/s640/blogger-image-925972551.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQMHMUARuhJg90IwjhI_bFkP21bJyxSX0Up5zitVCiizfFZsBo2s9yQIYuZG7gFzKnmROjCAjkonQl2C-_YQVaW2PK48nzic2lzdNtox0o9G50bjR2M5A-evBWtPu8czPwJKAZwr31Oir/s640/blogger-image--666867867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQMHMUARuhJg90IwjhI_bFkP21bJyxSX0Up5zitVCiizfFZsBo2s9yQIYuZG7gFzKnmROjCAjkonQl2C-_YQVaW2PK48nzic2lzdNtox0o9G50bjR2M5A-evBWtPu8czPwJKAZwr31Oir/s640/blogger-image--666867867.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>And so ends our tour of Shakespeare's Globe Theate. By the way, did you know that we have hundreds of words and phrases that came into the English language throught this prolific writer?</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i>Gossip</i> and <i>monumental</i> are two words he brought to us. </span></div><div><br></div><div>And the phrases, </div><ul><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Eaten me out of house and home <i>(2 Henry IV)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Forever and a day <i>(As You Like It)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Heart of gold <i>(Henry V)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In my mind's eye (<i>Hamlet</i>)</li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Melted into thin air <i>(The Tempest)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Neither rhyme nor reason <i>(As You Like It)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Parting is such sweet sorrow <i>(Romeo and Juliet)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Spotless reputation <i>(Richard II)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Too much of a good thing <i>(As You Like It)</i></li><b><li style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The world's my oyster <i>(Merry Wives of Windsor)</i></li></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></b></ul>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-49745440493866791842015-05-31T02:49:00.001-05:002015-06-01T04:59:25.392-05:00Victoria and Albert: A Royal Love StoryI must admit. I'm in love too. . .with the fantabulous (no other word for it) Victoria and Albert Museum! Due to a misinterpretation of late Friday hours at the V&A, and prohibited access to many galleries, we returned to visit our best-loved English history exhibits. Here is the museum's website description of the museum and its origin:<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa-POfMNGiTFYRMdJJK0vxV5hYg7QE3jApZhMs6PdMvVvtn39d9sUxa9irO7qpNmbmyw4lglYkWBWAPpjZoMV4-s_8UD_-hLu4VU5zD7Euw1pIYU0c9fKLxFZgaPuKcLSPEK7fXiIlkiY/s640/blogger-image--1977012617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAa-POfMNGiTFYRMdJJK0vxV5hYg7QE3jApZhMs6PdMvVvtn39d9sUxa9irO7qpNmbmyw4lglYkWBWAPpjZoMV4-s_8UD_-hLu4VU5zD7Euw1pIYU0c9fKLxFZgaPuKcLSPEK7fXiIlkiY/s640/blogger-image--1977012617.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><p style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">”The Victoria and Albert Museum's collections span two thousand years of art in virtually every medium, from many parts of the world, and visitors to the museum encounter a treasure house of amazing and beautiful objects. . .</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The Museum was established in 1852, following the enormous success of the Great Exhibition the previous year. Its founding principle was to make works of art available to all, to educate working people and to inspire British designers and manufacturers. Profits from the Exhibition were used to establish the Museum of Manufactures, as it was initially known, and exhibits were purchased to form the basis of its collections."</span></p><p style="-webkit-backface-visibility: hidden; margin: 0px 0px 20px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: 0px 0px;"><font face="Helvetica Neue Light, HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Simply put, it's a place where you discover how people lived in a time different from your own. How they ate, worked, played, and what they wore and thought. But, instead of focusing on the history itself, they SHOW it to you, (good for a visual learner like me), and while you are soaking it all in, you are infused with its history as well. Brilliant!</span></font></p><div>Here are some of the highlights of our tour:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvbx7_0l_dSlV0rua6IeLFTPuCsitUwHvfY6Fw25f31c78tSIjtoBG9q8wY8olnbOxecbY8vAvsxP928n8lWbtlxjLi5geS8p-vzWi1tE3NRifdq6LMoYC5K-yKoYTZrLdtndsiU9SOcH/s640/blogger-image--507125531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRvbx7_0l_dSlV0rua6IeLFTPuCsitUwHvfY6Fw25f31c78tSIjtoBG9q8wY8olnbOxecbY8vAvsxP928n8lWbtlxjLi5geS8p-vzWi1tE3NRifdq6LMoYC5K-yKoYTZrLdtndsiU9SOcH/s640/blogger-image--507125531.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">First, to have the energy for this feat, it's imperative to refresh yourself with a tea and scone in the gorgeous V&A Café. The place is enormous. After today's visit (our third) there will still be things left to see. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VPg_vNwsNZFOEi3utr35eI8JNGGhKQuojdCqwD92bJ5bCzJ7-dNu4sZuXiNL0Gd2I7Vq48UqBOWmteTQjuPTC6FbZZjZ7hQR3RhUeyqyrJaV80Nirf9PowU_XQlHAhlKBUUxqqOLn2HP/s640/blogger-image-2067198852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7VPg_vNwsNZFOEi3utr35eI8JNGGhKQuojdCqwD92bJ5bCzJ7-dNu4sZuXiNL0Gd2I7Vq48UqBOWmteTQjuPTC6FbZZjZ7hQR3RhUeyqyrJaV80Nirf9PowU_XQlHAhlKBUUxqqOLn2HP/s640/blogger-image-2067198852.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yes, yes. . .Olivia and I did break our health diet here (but, please don't tell our doctor). Can't come to England without having a proper tea and scone. They were, in a word, scrumptious!</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">. . . then visit the toilet (common word 'loo') which is a work of art on its own. The British use the word 'toilet' even in the most proper situations, because of course, they don't take a ’bath' or truly 'rest' here. I'm sure they think Americans are a bit odd in their label for this necessary room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDL8LBzseYfhyphenhyphenMb3ocnO0HS28Z1EyAQqvhW-2gIr4hlN1n2prG2f0zilzj6emDociTvvigUaMJnWV0V2XOQG4oGylE6s6fs_cgRaWQjtRYzaRKSed740vybqkn8qtnk7z9FHF0QE_fAgFY/s640/blogger-image--603745356.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDL8LBzseYfhyphenhyphenMb3ocnO0HS28Z1EyAQqvhW-2gIr4hlN1n2prG2f0zilzj6emDociTvvigUaMJnWV0V2XOQG4oGylE6s6fs_cgRaWQjtRYzaRKSed740vybqkn8qtnk7z9FHF0QE_fAgFY/s640/blogger-image--603745356.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, on to the galleries. Where shall we begin?</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91tA8DmNuvA_INyrIPqP3p-KC9MF-S_wB5QR61UwNUQ0IrXC-FRXXN4xdTdl26mvtm0ndxjHTB62ynfeBfrxM4rpi3Np2TN02HQYEJe6sRYSOQWtYzx3PbEXiw06O4EcStWqsHH9rDsI4/s640/blogger-image--922062138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj91tA8DmNuvA_INyrIPqP3p-KC9MF-S_wB5QR61UwNUQ0IrXC-FRXXN4xdTdl26mvtm0ndxjHTB62ynfeBfrxM4rpi3Np2TN02HQYEJe6sRYSOQWtYzx3PbEXiw06O4EcStWqsHH9rDsI4/s640/blogger-image--922062138.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dress of the 1800’s, around Jane Austen's time?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP_8Ai9ZbzxF3R5MvmUTETF-llktWqRBmxbW11rsArI9PQV_671BbhOOuW8bGuhRrWs-nCIAAKJHuHZF4CYySEvlWzYmS8a0vyB01skQ3cYq8Rp_BaK12A7UFWh1-t6TUTAE-AqqTHk8K/s640/blogger-image-936396148.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfP_8Ai9ZbzxF3R5MvmUTETF-llktWqRBmxbW11rsArI9PQV_671BbhOOuW8bGuhRrWs-nCIAAKJHuHZF4CYySEvlWzYmS8a0vyB01skQ3cYq8Rp_BaK12A7UFWh1-t6TUTAE-AqqTHk8K/s640/blogger-image-936396148.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Or the mutton sleeve era (Anne of Green Gables ADORED these)?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0ftDOE9TBp50NNgKm_ymQrJ3dUGE5jtUShfv7kjJpSUancYeGZHa6lwoqwgBBuhnLuOXT3slvQVeP1KJZPGweWZ0hUMYw8gIdxTrlM5L9KfMFw9s6EWc04aYC02ybp8WhNiFlXwlU4Sz/s640/blogger-image-561833875.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0ftDOE9TBp50NNgKm_ymQrJ3dUGE5jtUShfv7kjJpSUancYeGZHa6lwoqwgBBuhnLuOXT3slvQVeP1KJZPGweWZ0hUMYw8gIdxTrlM5L9KfMFw9s6EWc04aYC02ybp8WhNiFlXwlU4Sz/s640/blogger-image-561833875.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Our how about the 'Luxury' exhibition, which featured a coat made from laser cut polyester?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or, a stroll though the ironworks gallery. I never though gates could be so handsome . . .</div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKciJ7RsbeUfw3_FtypYKZqiX8As0rqobCBN4cTYytaipbghGbdiEstEg5j_10Wi463u-oHlDh_FVcymLuxQOaLF3O9s0OuT59hMd6wzVROZ0qFDeNi70gW7mOcgsVapIwundV43E10hDr/s640/blogger-image--869621406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKciJ7RsbeUfw3_FtypYKZqiX8As0rqobCBN4cTYytaipbghGbdiEstEg5j_10Wi463u-oHlDh_FVcymLuxQOaLF3O9s0OuT59hMd6wzVROZ0qFDeNi70gW7mOcgsVapIwundV43E10hDr/s640/blogger-image--869621406.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This is the last (I mean first) straw. Germany, between 1500 and 1700. One would drink through the deer's mouth!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoxOia8mkHTdVseQFrQUrjJJwK3JgFBGFWb9SPCs2bJ_z1VHLsZ9oMzrjxm7L6e52QmhmYQur3See0GcnCGRgv6KsMdGbSuaszqQYKw-WKvXDlgjT-vWY4lPAYDTAoDF-Udw8BqdwRSeQ/s640/blogger-image-985645258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoxOia8mkHTdVseQFrQUrjJJwK3JgFBGFWb9SPCs2bJ_z1VHLsZ9oMzrjxm7L6e52QmhmYQur3See0GcnCGRgv6KsMdGbSuaszqQYKw-WKvXDlgjT-vWY4lPAYDTAoDF-Udw8BqdwRSeQ/s640/blogger-image-985645258.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Or, these well crafted doors. . .</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirurt9d4jEeUqY3wk830EVdLBVZ8dQ7Uwpl14UOX4CkZ6XI0lJ5S5pMqHhQ3UCNo9w0pZM9p1ZwlwtoRk_M22rGqqTy-SOm4M8OMbKv59-P5OpOdck1m0LSwUtKXoayrC5vFRQteti7iPh/s640/blogger-image-661010622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirurt9d4jEeUqY3wk830EVdLBVZ8dQ7Uwpl14UOX4CkZ6XI0lJ5S5pMqHhQ3UCNo9w0pZM9p1ZwlwtoRk_M22rGqqTy-SOm4M8OMbKv59-P5OpOdck1m0LSwUtKXoayrC5vFRQteti7iPh/s640/blogger-image-661010622.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>An angel was on guard as well descended the stairs to the next floor:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpWjavhsVcQ1Dt4tJ-aTDHKOU7v9T7RDhDk5-WyHMv0X5vUvu9b5HO5XoWlv8BDd9WL_vNLF1D_94s2GiTvs91IVFEB_jcKA8g70DzqJwAIobSsL1C_B3_9-86gTci8sa_xGb3zOYVR6R/s640/blogger-image--39031662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpWjavhsVcQ1Dt4tJ-aTDHKOU7v9T7RDhDk5-WyHMv0X5vUvu9b5HO5XoWlv8BDd9WL_vNLF1D_94s2GiTvs91IVFEB_jcKA8g70DzqJwAIobSsL1C_B3_9-86gTci8sa_xGb3zOYVR6R/s640/blogger-image--39031662.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This always amuses me: the 'Bed of Wares', mentioned in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'. Evidently this bed was so large, that the inn would place numerous people in it for one night's rest (!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVI1BtsYYtruwRQ3RzTyJixxZ731XWNxYFdH_VHcbopNp76wd20uYkoysCNuTIEJ1tGw4vyXDf9R32GAyAPVWT_8jOzycy49RdtaNHu1tWzj_hYM2kEBjT0prjQJgLbrkMuL6P1M9VJY_/s640/blogger-image-216853164.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVI1BtsYYtruwRQ3RzTyJixxZ731XWNxYFdH_VHcbopNp76wd20uYkoysCNuTIEJ1tGw4vyXDf9R32GAyAPVWT_8jOzycy49RdtaNHu1tWzj_hYM2kEBjT0prjQJgLbrkMuL6P1M9VJY_/s640/blogger-image-216853164.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">They would carve their initials, or leave their seal on the nightstand as if to say, "I was here".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlUyxFpKFVf8xgkkoIzOYhSjxAf-qcibx79VA-mt8WmmNbuOjd1QMtaebj8N7ZeN8tlceTV1Dgq9RnccSuAGhM2cOcBL5JwgsU88u9ntwvT5MUp7F37epVVvYlUMCp5VQbJ8zU21MkQTT/s640/blogger-image--2104611728.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtlUyxFpKFVf8xgkkoIzOYhSjxAf-qcibx79VA-mt8WmmNbuOjd1QMtaebj8N7ZeN8tlceTV1Dgq9RnccSuAGhM2cOcBL5JwgsU88u9ntwvT5MUp7F37epVVvYlUMCp5VQbJ8zU21MkQTT/s640/blogger-image--2104611728.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Who would have thought hardware could be so beautiful. They took their craft seriously in those days.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sQR8oAf-HgbJ94ztdFauO3zUDsdFSYABtb3Qe_KnIUqVGW4HkYzxDbaZr4UwjcHKIPww4PEdhcmKt9t4AgYbd_f1TaiMNYRmrBl3URfg7zcvF3Cxp9fiJNgSILyPABNClPN9288sIO_S/s640/blogger-image--1691952140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9sQR8oAf-HgbJ94ztdFauO3zUDsdFSYABtb3Qe_KnIUqVGW4HkYzxDbaZr4UwjcHKIPww4PEdhcmKt9t4AgYbd_f1TaiMNYRmrBl3URfg7zcvF3Cxp9fiJNgSILyPABNClPN9288sIO_S/s640/blogger-image--1691952140.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>How about a pair of shoes?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXzrVuJQXPNssag1D0Z1pB2NxONOnYiabYy2uEgobTGzB8Nr5zLCitx_HpNZzWBUFOzlqi7c1G-a3_iuHVAH0AY_w11qooQl_NumdkRuPo1qFzqXcBX_pek8u3SCP5DnjP-_3Mv6aoP0p/s640/blogger-image-790374386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDXzrVuJQXPNssag1D0Z1pB2NxONOnYiabYy2uEgobTGzB8Nr5zLCitx_HpNZzWBUFOzlqi7c1G-a3_iuHVAH0AY_w11qooQl_NumdkRuPo1qFzqXcBX_pek8u3SCP5DnjP-_3Mv6aoP0p/s640/blogger-image-790374386.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This is a dress which Jane Austen would have worn to a dance. Fashion left the ornate, and moved to the Grecian model at this point:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IeQ3eMQEKPPIbFGrpTE6cJTNhVhvQszG1YL0ajnWME7JdVIMhGMGiqH5ixoL-Oo2AdQGfVu68Zza_FCu5dQRSrk1KicoWMb3jw_YbmK-273C6TI2lJqouPjpvV8aTQGMNTNNF0nIE0pQ/s640/blogger-image-1749577043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1IeQ3eMQEKPPIbFGrpTE6cJTNhVhvQszG1YL0ajnWME7JdVIMhGMGiqH5ixoL-Oo2AdQGfVu68Zza_FCu5dQRSrk1KicoWMb3jw_YbmK-273C6TI2lJqouPjpvV8aTQGMNTNNF0nIE0pQ/s640/blogger-image-1749577043.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Wouldn't you like to wash your dishes in this decorative sink?</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmc5etoGWWz_PoKEfvTxGEgZu6Wx58KhBiZi4q0jp-EL3QQjF8VtLE7jg2YgtUrp0cWkCIg4QdiLIoMOTfxXO9gOWWgKd2heVXkIYQTASL5lYDYhRgNDBlZnY-7UaLvZUmy1gtx05wXPM/s640/blogger-image--336564782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCmc5etoGWWz_PoKEfvTxGEgZu6Wx58KhBiZi4q0jp-EL3QQjF8VtLE7jg2YgtUrp0cWkCIg4QdiLIoMOTfxXO9gOWWgKd2heVXkIYQTASL5lYDYhRgNDBlZnY-7UaLvZUmy1gtx05wXPM/s640/blogger-image--336564782.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or have a cup of tea from one of these pots? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Did you know that tea became popular in England only in the 1800's? Before that, it was gin and hot chocolate. The government took advantage and began charging tax (and we Americans know where THAT lead), so the mistress of the house kept it under lock and key (literally) in a tea chest. She was the one who would prepare the tea for her guests. And only in the morning. Never after lunch or in the evening. Then it would be coffee or hot chocolate.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMp0NaVkHm41f7x8merCA1JH6UZzDqdHNVkIt_mDc3XRydUsbI2PR945KGE5RWKoZmjzUXJqveju-59FVv6F1Zuf2GAy2m2TebgibddmXniIjgwSrX6dsXBcV1gqJbbhTHvwcghKA32GI/s640/blogger-image--985291737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMp0NaVkHm41f7x8merCA1JH6UZzDqdHNVkIt_mDc3XRydUsbI2PR945KGE5RWKoZmjzUXJqveju-59FVv6F1Zuf2GAy2m2TebgibddmXniIjgwSrX6dsXBcV1gqJbbhTHvwcghKA32GI/s640/blogger-image--985291737.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>If one became too sick to eat, they would be given beef broth and tea from this feeding pot. Olivia and I remember seeing this one in the series, "North and South'.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0pqBqRXMtf9Z41pXCaK8S64Qc22ne5h6n10b8LdFeLgIJ2xV95W8hAU77JdRZxgu2hPUjFXNy9bpzRIdFvOt2YAbecV8zyr8HisW8ylmBFZ5FduwXikxcDnp1zCzzEDUIMBPlHkS8pnM/s640/blogger-image-580102303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis0pqBqRXMtf9Z41pXCaK8S64Qc22ne5h6n10b8LdFeLgIJ2xV95W8hAU77JdRZxgu2hPUjFXNy9bpzRIdFvOt2YAbecV8zyr8HisW8ylmBFZ5FduwXikxcDnp1zCzzEDUIMBPlHkS8pnM/s640/blogger-image-580102303.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This one struck my fancy. . .it was entitled, "King René's Honeymoon. How sweet! Can't remember ever seeing a stained glass like this before.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3gkNMT7zG1_J0K245WHKd5T4Vgu74fuoXrnmVgoQ_T6rJki06ohS-mD2ro6ZIkuYyid922IvFCF-80t84b4FtHLVno2o8RarEbiNugGOQZSyJ1z51V208-mxtcDqJMkE0QtXenM9cwud/s640/blogger-image--1232666350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3gkNMT7zG1_J0K245WHKd5T4Vgu74fuoXrnmVgoQ_T6rJki06ohS-mD2ro6ZIkuYyid922IvFCF-80t84b4FtHLVno2o8RarEbiNugGOQZSyJ1z51V208-mxtcDqJMkE0QtXenM9cwud/s640/blogger-image--1232666350.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div>I love the story of Victoria and Albert (Prince Of Saxe-Coburg). They were so dedicated to each other, that Victoria insisted that Albert be recognized as a royal in England and received the title 'Prince Consort'. The Queen gave him a desk across from hers so they could work side by side each day. . .how romantic! </div><div><br></div><div>And work, he did! Being a good <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">German, he oversaw the planning for the Great Exhibition in 1851:</span></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0N9oKXta8evYaE1MeHIxEOeJj2EaJq6DtJ18wyj8ON-Z9qh4pMFr_OUNES7Y2x9nTpiPAQ8kmz041W68xZ8awW2OEw4iEd5uoU9YP2aoHl8IBvQsEr8cMxv-gU38-rVuRR8YxVI46O1L/s640/blogger-image-588605626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk0N9oKXta8evYaE1MeHIxEOeJj2EaJq6DtJ18wyj8ON-Z9qh4pMFr_OUNES7Y2x9nTpiPAQ8kmz041W68xZ8awW2OEw4iEd5uoU9YP2aoHl8IBvQsEr8cMxv-gU38-rVuRR8YxVI46O1L/s640/blogger-image-588605626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They actually built the frame around the mature trees without harming any. Victoria presided over the opening of the Exhibition, and pronounced it one of the happiest and proudest moments of her life.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7pilszaF7-Nax968tE7QdXbcDXfbV7w0UpNL3SjV7dBvBCePrGZPwwBm3Wxoaj-X8eRqBdt-x4fEkb-kZwwoqbnR2C1otb2QsN1WHiySMxM45xalfq25Y39RYBPjcVICtN_0UWkvJIrz/s640/blogger-image-1997628834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL7pilszaF7-Nax968tE7QdXbcDXfbV7w0UpNL3SjV7dBvBCePrGZPwwBm3Wxoaj-X8eRqBdt-x4fEkb-kZwwoqbnR2C1otb2QsN1WHiySMxM45xalfq25Y39RYBPjcVICtN_0UWkvJIrz/s640/blogger-image-1997628834.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Here are a few things featured at the Exhibition:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9YmeAl57F5FRNAcLqCa5Uk2aqgXoFj0xrtBydZZ4NOXVV5NX5O_9uDH1rwkxA9ENhWKC9js3uHHTdsPb9TwFCu777qI-b6VT4cvzcQSnjfNYq30ozSqmBfgCAUydhXWlFP5qjtSPKWYc/s640/blogger-image-2017093625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9YmeAl57F5FRNAcLqCa5Uk2aqgXoFj0xrtBydZZ4NOXVV5NX5O_9uDH1rwkxA9ENhWKC9js3uHHTdsPb9TwFCu777qI-b6VT4cvzcQSnjfNYq30ozSqmBfgCAUydhXWlFP5qjtSPKWYc/s640/blogger-image-2017093625.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Latest shoes and sock for children. . .</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1y1n7YcxdOM8VaKqpMFhtZ_BkEMCORkxOBKCduTTyio2eRAZSF1lEebWjCbmJ4VQE9ZxeZoN1Hb4Qbmqn2BmzjdAA0g-Qh2lO54mubTxJhOkvgerpOgGG9V-6RL6v58P8DVp4cDIUhF-/s640/blogger-image--714607752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1y1n7YcxdOM8VaKqpMFhtZ_BkEMCORkxOBKCduTTyio2eRAZSF1lEebWjCbmJ4VQE9ZxeZoN1Hb4Qbmqn2BmzjdAA0g-Qh2lO54mubTxJhOkvgerpOgGG9V-6RL6v58P8DVp4cDIUhF-/s640/blogger-image--714607752.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Unique furniture . . .</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIscz5MMv4QW0ofgrNL8x2rZmsDK_0Vc7sSyTNDe8SiwYGLFYX-UHdXn2d8gccz4J-AOoNVjQ1eWTuVfjqAVIN13Ng-eDjFDdrImuphLXrA9NgkpWhw-T6qt3wtg0v1g_4aDn4yX4T500j/s640/blogger-image--1580835093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIscz5MMv4QW0ofgrNL8x2rZmsDK_0Vc7sSyTNDe8SiwYGLFYX-UHdXn2d8gccz4J-AOoNVjQ1eWTuVfjqAVIN13Ng-eDjFDdrImuphLXrA9NgkpWhw-T6qt3wtg0v1g_4aDn4yX4T500j/s640/blogger-image--1580835093.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Gorgeous fabrics and embroidery. . .</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1d6c9eMCoKUgcyDxIZwabLoRY5EDIyb1nsp02WN-mctF2AgZnpLRJ84IyAVsNjk4qpvwY1EYJm8zuX2MFvAwIuwCkhYp6FUu5cqsUv_Bnzlvqcwd54m0TTzxNUa_sW2CxtPOjE5cU0Ym0/s640/blogger-image--235189407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1d6c9eMCoKUgcyDxIZwabLoRY5EDIyb1nsp02WN-mctF2AgZnpLRJ84IyAVsNjk4qpvwY1EYJm8zuX2MFvAwIuwCkhYp6FUu5cqsUv_Bnzlvqcwd54m0TTzxNUa_sW2CxtPOjE5cU0Ym0/s640/blogger-image--235189407.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>Unusual items:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhq0rhyD1oub3blhiTV5TmsTmup9GzUjTEnGQ_qJN1S0R5EU9nski1jz5LL5w9fqIjNT_LnerK_B06HIveokOk0cTge9V95M7QblXdnJ4oaQdM79qVwLWt5Ttca2ek21X9MIB4GkBzRmnR/s640/blogger-image--613777210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhq0rhyD1oub3blhiTV5TmsTmup9GzUjTEnGQ_qJN1S0R5EU9nski1jz5LL5w9fqIjNT_LnerK_B06HIveokOk0cTge9V95M7QblXdnJ4oaQdM79qVwLWt5Ttca2ek21X9MIB4GkBzRmnR/s640/blogger-image--613777210.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The first 'ice cream cone' made of glass!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, or 60 years of reign, rarely comes for a Monarch (the present </div><div>Queen Elizabeth is nearing hers). It came in 1897 for her, and invitations were sent out to the honored guests. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkL2AXXbx7aR-pTlC0QZvwTWhl7uuZGsX2TeO6DQVBWfroSBivRkUge3kxxtWVVce2Vy0d35o5qxepqIm55kU06UfLazUkHdePKXh_uk6yDZ79eRDWiICopB5Cxtv6XgW8Tf_VhJhYYkP/s640/blogger-image--519805942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkL2AXXbx7aR-pTlC0QZvwTWhl7uuZGsX2TeO6DQVBWfroSBivRkUge3kxxtWVVce2Vy0d35o5qxepqIm55kU06UfLazUkHdePKXh_uk6yDZ79eRDWiICopB5Cxtv6XgW8Tf_VhJhYYkP/s640/blogger-image--519805942.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>They even had souvenirs made for the occasion. Here is an apron honoring the event.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPX7zqibBjmqNDehUoTn2jhlmUuzydJgFvH6QFFhrL68JMD0zbkP9a_hTFuKSU9fOV6bV_37gIaoik5z43FgTLYqihaocKtd-NQx6Cw9lYMu1Q4rWfyOsn4UrbTTFxUOCzicesZ8MNVn4/s640/blogger-image--1239705877.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPX7zqibBjmqNDehUoTn2jhlmUuzydJgFvH6QFFhrL68JMD0zbkP9a_hTFuKSU9fOV6bV_37gIaoik5z43FgTLYqihaocKtd-NQx6Cw9lYMu1Q4rWfyOsn4UrbTTFxUOCzicesZ8MNVn4/s640/blogger-image--1239705877.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Look closely at the print:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRIrN5Mri0WyGuXvLBxpc1DhVm0XeZWL8qlzTW5i-5j6vk5RzgT1lQoP3hhjC1862fKp__iGLR7zwUJSTjRgoH3Y4jiRTVCt21IG-7Yn9T14x1KanvTx_eJdRR9YLfKRywx8fRPu-TuUL/s640/blogger-image-1963624681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCRIrN5Mri0WyGuXvLBxpc1DhVm0XeZWL8qlzTW5i-5j6vk5RzgT1lQoP3hhjC1862fKp__iGLR7zwUJSTjRgoH3Y4jiRTVCt21IG-7Yn9T14x1KanvTx_eJdRR9YLfKRywx8fRPu-TuUL/s640/blogger-image-1963624681.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>It was sad that her beloved Albert never lived to see this day. When Victoria and her Prince were married, the bride wore white, evidently not common in those days. But, as it happens, white became the fashion for brides because of it.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPWoIM_jzsirJ987J1VXtcBOnZySJpA7wnV2DslJpYwzgiJw3dQKjJ9vAWki1hCNO7bOXpYJFibDjhmiNJV90Gdvth0zYdjaxrEOauNntReYaJucb3e4AbAMFnvCpts9UCFz2Gc0yMgfu/s640/blogger-image-464270819.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinPWoIM_jzsirJ987J1VXtcBOnZySJpA7wnV2DslJpYwzgiJw3dQKjJ9vAWki1hCNO7bOXpYJFibDjhmiNJV90Gdvth0zYdjaxrEOauNntReYaJucb3e4AbAMFnvCpts9UCFz2Gc0yMgfu/s640/blogger-image-464270819.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>On a sadder note, when Albert died in 1861, and for the next 40 years, Victoria mourned and wore black. This too, became the fashion, so many people felt free to wear the color on other occasions.</div><div><br></div><div>At the end of our tour, we saw some incredible casts of famous monuments and pillars from all over the world. Since Victorians didn't have the chance to travel as we do these days, the V&A, being all about education, brought the world to Britain. Even a casting of Michelangelo's <i>David was there!</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJGn_XMrzidizJLLlqUjQ342nrhgTxSuMapfzdZRokfHN_vZWSHYqjD7BVbJswJZggsJNlPe9z0YJz-iJcNe1-oxBcDB1c3XCsERPzhyphenhyphenTyrsAze0FFonn0FXAdh5LwNoSCPDX8hvIPYCsp/s640/blogger-image--1941254413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJGn_XMrzidizJLLlqUjQ342nrhgTxSuMapfzdZRokfHN_vZWSHYqjD7BVbJswJZggsJNlPe9z0YJz-iJcNe1-oxBcDB1c3XCsERPzhyphenhyphenTyrsAze0FFonn0FXAdh5LwNoSCPDX8hvIPYCsp/s640/blogger-image--1941254413.jpg"></a></div></i></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I could go on and on, but hopefully you understand my love for this place. If you ever get to London, you MUST visit the V&A!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-7396359305706349972015-05-30T02:05:00.001-05:002015-05-31T01:46:22.665-05:00A Dickens' of a Good Time. . .Today we were again on a mission, but ended up with a twist. It was lovely to connect with another friend in London for breakfast on this rainy day, and head to the Charles Dickens Museum. . .perfect ambiance.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_GEMgt-xuFA10PHLC2W5ZSK8K9-euVVdC5o8qQ6eO9DSEhrQKXoxfhJTcWVpcE9HE4yiMP5Lruc1BkZIqQffqA5q16RmrNR6dk3sk6blxJFLo2EFpkZ9GJ7ZA1mVe6ZVpUxCviyWtQG_/s640/blogger-image--839485360.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_GEMgt-xuFA10PHLC2W5ZSK8K9-euVVdC5o8qQ6eO9DSEhrQKXoxfhJTcWVpcE9HE4yiMP5Lruc1BkZIqQffqA5q16RmrNR6dk3sk6blxJFLo2EFpkZ9GJ7ZA1mVe6ZVpUxCviyWtQG_/s640/blogger-image--839485360.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dickens was 25 when he moved to this home in London with his wife Catherine:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjRhm2yzshgZaatIEI-0UDv2pbks7UlNlEvrh53FuZdQgbT2Z4wCmCRSU5SyGYKLH_3rXQTV8xdua2hEqZqfvLb8MOVFZcKBvPJq_Z8u3oug7yqLn9AmQEeQ4Nbbcg7BNRIx3vtUmakZg/s640/blogger-image-1343737381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjRhm2yzshgZaatIEI-0UDv2pbks7UlNlEvrh53FuZdQgbT2Z4wCmCRSU5SyGYKLH_3rXQTV8xdua2hEqZqfvLb8MOVFZcKBvPJq_Z8u3oug7yqLn9AmQEeQ4Nbbcg7BNRIx3vtUmakZg/s640/blogger-image-1343737381.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>He was moving up in the world, had many influential friends, and finally had enough money to buy this home. Here at his desk, he spent many hours on his famous stories:</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohchb3txhrENlujHyEbn4NqeZ1gEf1MEL6L5sZSgDiYng2CQb9wzWrRJRTrZKd2WQIq5mMSNrmTL5y4liYxmC9rGidQTKLZB_0ZIQWDht6BtaKzNdoVG_QN8uEIzvkJeGasJZElMrvGNL/s640/blogger-image-231665903.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohchb3txhrENlujHyEbn4NqeZ1gEf1MEL6L5sZSgDiYng2CQb9wzWrRJRTrZKd2WQIq5mMSNrmTL5y4liYxmC9rGidQTKLZB_0ZIQWDht6BtaKzNdoVG_QN8uEIzvkJeGasJZElMrvGNL/s640/blogger-image-231665903.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It comforted me, as a writer, to see that he too, was not satisfied with his manuscripts at times, and had to start over:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwITkMwSrLtbuYCxtfjHHTjhEg_DaUOkEBPvUBI6oe7z1gJ3lxYl1TqBBCa_cA9tkFk49LMHKIYYWA88bvs7QGS39at_7hujdSM3pUeVv7eksk83fmHzir-sb1Ron4vC83x5uXQj0n47Bi/s640/blogger-image--859071464.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwITkMwSrLtbuYCxtfjHHTjhEg_DaUOkEBPvUBI6oe7z1gJ3lxYl1TqBBCa_cA9tkFk49LMHKIYYWA88bvs7QGS39at_7hujdSM3pUeVv7eksk83fmHzir-sb1Ron4vC83x5uXQj0n47Bi/s640/blogger-image--859071464.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>These are the tools of his trade:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6WTAxDquJI62bLFFWYBc-W1Y91sMmTmUbfkr0wHq7QUAqVpTtmyBavAZ3FJ4vHr6pRufR7gfiO91EN9cGMzvnEJYubFoTUEGI3K_TeK94Vq9Eh8GDJOEArL0BNo1zFIn0XKqUqdoUtv8/s640/blogger-image--1041260621.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6WTAxDquJI62bLFFWYBc-W1Y91sMmTmUbfkr0wHq7QUAqVpTtmyBavAZ3FJ4vHr6pRufR7gfiO91EN9cGMzvnEJYubFoTUEGI3K_TeK94Vq9Eh8GDJOEArL0BNo1zFIn0XKqUqdoUtv8/s640/blogger-image--1041260621.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>And a handwritten portion of <i>Oliver Twist:</i></div><div><i><br></i></div><div><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGjtCoHFvvhq1epPeIxq3r-RFuISBD-NtCcLMz-TyHb04UjiAWusqcQ6S9OYpAQsuNa_GUrKC_QO0OXcAXKjjTxNATXCFfXLroMewJiTh0WINIe2sl6CsxowjAvPsxjZJCYyvv1t_zgXI/s640/blogger-image-1765571653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGjtCoHFvvhq1epPeIxq3r-RFuISBD-NtCcLMz-TyHb04UjiAWusqcQ6S9OYpAQsuNa_GUrKC_QO0OXcAXKjjTxNATXCFfXLroMewJiTh0WINIe2sl6CsxowjAvPsxjZJCYyvv1t_zgXI/s640/blogger-image-1765571653.jpg"></a></div><br></i></div><div><br></div><div>Meanwhile, his wife was busy with life in her home in this lovely morning room:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_k6CDKyh9dlHXmitbyVEdsjVcZUlmD6oa8hN8UCQMGaHezL35gZnH8CVZTotlxucAo8xemHCJVxVDK9vmNnb3fgL7GxI1CFrNCSe7L-Y8OcFXyMSGBTQ4Q_DxS_Hdg4HyO3iY5HkAzV6/s640/blogger-image--1073202880.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_k6CDKyh9dlHXmitbyVEdsjVcZUlmD6oa8hN8UCQMGaHezL35gZnH8CVZTotlxucAo8xemHCJVxVDK9vmNnb3fgL7GxI1CFrNCSe7L-Y8OcFXyMSGBTQ4Q_DxS_Hdg4HyO3iY5HkAzV6/s640/blogger-image--1073202880.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Dickens early life was hard. His father went to Debtor's prison (just like <i>Little Dorrit's</i>) so Charles worked long hours at the Blackening Factory (just like <i>David Copperfield</i>). To rise to his present status was downright amazing.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFETiOiLBmDNxKiqxbn2MawnmANJyAPolQBMx7KPKvU_mWzCMEqhGenJiDYzOdQzV3XrfQCo99xYhz65rNKrcEpJywhMweKm06wuuwW-pgoGw6nCMYrpYWpJSxMrN7XoVPA9E_mSoqjWN/s640/blogger-image--1297393278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFETiOiLBmDNxKiqxbn2MawnmANJyAPolQBMx7KPKvU_mWzCMEqhGenJiDYzOdQzV3XrfQCo99xYhz65rNKrcEpJywhMweKm06wuuwW-pgoGw6nCMYrpYWpJSxMrN7XoVPA9E_mSoqjWN/s640/blogger-image--1297393278.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Blackening pots. . .because of his poverty, he felt the need to reveal the poor's plight in his stories.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It was so appropriate, then, to visit the Foundling Museum, just up the street from Dicken's home.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf06IyKUMdx8gXcTrBNr-BGi0gzwaeCwsW_depzN45Ddn1yQ6d4iOV_pcbSWjfvaBNXBlhggmTtys6WV4p8CglCF_mK5xHS5cR37h0VRiXuC8deB17R21WUxQr5kWiKu4mMNQ9o_L75a-W/s640/blogger-image-1889069497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf06IyKUMdx8gXcTrBNr-BGi0gzwaeCwsW_depzN45Ddn1yQ6d4iOV_pcbSWjfvaBNXBlhggmTtys6WV4p8CglCF_mK5xHS5cR37h0VRiXuC8deB17R21WUxQr5kWiKu4mMNQ9o_L75a-W/s640/blogger-image-1889069497.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It was the first of its kind in England, taking in children whose mothers were unable to care for them, due to the poor economic situation of the time. When they entered, the mothers would be given a white ball (child accepted), red ball (waiting list) or black ball (rejected). They were required to leave a token for the records as an identifier, in case they came back to claim the child later. Here is one:</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxeoNK0nVu7dZf6c11ZGaL1mgycJU7YR2WXBHeQr2WWxO5Jof8zSn59DumrtSLasDzpUQRD5SPWRFqhK_pm_VPtZ_3QADRmEh2f9xsLxhM8IFH4fxp3pbXQ1V6emu3KZrmIHN_GKdT3_GF/s640/blogger-image--1003124557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxeoNK0nVu7dZf6c11ZGaL1mgycJU7YR2WXBHeQr2WWxO5Jof8zSn59DumrtSLasDzpUQRD5SPWRFqhK_pm_VPtZ_3QADRmEh2f9xsLxhM8IFH4fxp3pbXQ1V6emu3KZrmIHN_GKdT3_GF/s640/blogger-image--1003124557.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>And here are their uniforms:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2Sac75-f5PTWtMpJ7b54H6S7WoZgsQE5bYKIZTyZ6JE8e6E43-rv930fPJ_Kosh74dXI3v7FHMH57OqooxE2UC7WTPRNKRpS73HZV8xGXuKPcpKxWa7G2n2mat5UxyaPuIbVNsC6J11r/s640/blogger-image--757638106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-2Sac75-f5PTWtMpJ7b54H6S7WoZgsQE5bYKIZTyZ6JE8e6E43-rv930fPJ_Kosh74dXI3v7FHMH57OqooxE2UC7WTPRNKRpS73HZV8xGXuKPcpKxWa7G2n2mat5UxyaPuIbVNsC6J11r/s640/blogger-image--757638106.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBZutNPudosMVh58VElBfMU7tlf6pTGg3WXxdvga2VJ5pFLTceYUVMM3LRi5tEa2caQH67IzLyAIPSwrQ8qjx7Ph9H62X_ybarXCMeruVGh1fj7JXuYegfLV9MatwZoFmXOX31MbOOjLI/s640/blogger-image-1582191544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCBZutNPudosMVh58VElBfMU7tlf6pTGg3WXxdvga2VJ5pFLTceYUVMM3LRi5tEa2caQH67IzLyAIPSwrQ8qjx7Ph9H62X_ybarXCMeruVGh1fj7JXuYegfLV9MatwZoFmXOX31MbOOjLI/s640/blogger-image-1582191544.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>A gavel to keep them quiet at mealtime. They were actually very well cared for here and educated well.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKYnLTM-qESJL0Vyyc62NtLrl_yRHw1K83H0sJhnEF9IpA3qyHpQJfNmZMhyesWayDxbbgphNl51jzvCEuLWrhJaQHcZDhMExBFcZvYBummmU5M4GAUNg9bt_rQcIIiMSY0bgXX-UVNs4/s640/blogger-image--620633085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFKYnLTM-qESJL0Vyyc62NtLrl_yRHw1K83H0sJhnEF9IpA3qyHpQJfNmZMhyesWayDxbbgphNl51jzvCEuLWrhJaQHcZDhMExBFcZvYBummmU5M4GAUNg9bt_rQcIIiMSY0bgXX-UVNs4/s640/blogger-image--620633085.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div>The court where the children would be chosen:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi111HPJbJzWRNZuaXwPxHUr5n8PqlByRQ75HXdKlUb-SlQv8EZUNx86FCVYsH9EwdAbd56H6TbiC6p4Ky6fvYK043YUq9Cqz5y55RLO3o35fb_0BSVo2GMMU3oyxQOQGube6JDurfAyAIC/s640/blogger-image--880971153.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi111HPJbJzWRNZuaXwPxHUr5n8PqlByRQ75HXdKlUb-SlQv8EZUNx86FCVYsH9EwdAbd56H6TbiC6p4Ky6fvYK043YUq9Cqz5y55RLO3o35fb_0BSVo2GMMU3oyxQOQGube6JDurfAyAIC/s640/blogger-image--880971153.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This was a perfect place find inspiration for another historic picture book, and that's just what I did! Lots of material, and best of all. . .a real live foundling who volunteers at the museum! Had a lively conversation with Ruth, and, she is willing to be interviewed, which will lend credibility to my story. What a blessing!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7LM87P-VvBp8AE_fmbkV7mh7gDulpMlal5wZ_0DveRGPLopn7n1Jt2m4tG0SD_IcFhVGQjuysU52K-NpJTgJMFsitwj6c03kR3H57DDn7M5W59yDYM4ruzGf9Y6dehJ06nWAKB47d0hW/s640/blogger-image-1726468962.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM7LM87P-VvBp8AE_fmbkV7mh7gDulpMlal5wZ_0DveRGPLopn7n1Jt2m4tG0SD_IcFhVGQjuysU52K-NpJTgJMFsitwj6c03kR3H57DDn7M5W59yDYM4ruzGf9Y6dehJ06nWAKB47d0hW/s640/blogger-image-1726468962.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>Although we did get to the Victoria and Albert Museum this afternoon, the galleries we wanted to see were closed. On Sunday, we will attempt to see them, along with the Globe Theatre tour. Farewell for now!</div><div><br></div>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-80233542546521272892015-05-28T16:20:00.001-05:002015-05-28T16:22:07.666-05:00Tea, Mice, Box Hill and the Queen's Quarter. . .I'm hoping to catch up with this blogpost. We have been on the run for some time, but the last two days we slowed down a bit. Yesterday I celebrated my birthday in two cities: York and London. If the truth be told, if we had to live in a city in England (one we have visited), it would definitely be York! It has everything. Culture, history, shops, charm, fairly easily navigated, and the most lovely tea room . . .Bettys.<div><br></div><div>That's were I chose to have my birthday breakfast. It was so nice to relax with a pot of Yorkshire Tea (the best. . .even when strong, it's not bitter), poached eggs with asparagus and a bun. (A once in a blue moon treat)!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4H6YHSwNwqMqf_k_li3nQcBhG7dPW39t6A0iaMVSFNCdO5GjsUbDAKsfyXNwLdOQBHqkF8zwBIpQIZjjbe0-oDY7rmnZ_VBu8AWNFMbVDb9TPHalcfmPT8RGEbjTdnGAWW-BE5P15JgN/s640/blogger-image-53534626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4H6YHSwNwqMqf_k_li3nQcBhG7dPW39t6A0iaMVSFNCdO5GjsUbDAKsfyXNwLdOQBHqkF8zwBIpQIZjjbe0-oDY7rmnZ_VBu8AWNFMbVDb9TPHalcfmPT8RGEbjTdnGAWW-BE5P15JgN/s640/blogger-image-53534626.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We were relieved to drop off our rental car (a Vauxhall) the night before. The two of us cheered when I turned off the ignition for the last time. Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed our travels. But the narrow streets and the constant dodging of parked cars, bikers, hikers and the occasional sheep left me tense at the very end of it all. But, I'm so grateful for God's protection through it all.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpyMi_fTgigPi3cu424HuWKtvpIRVIhOzYvIqvs7H8y4HRoEtFeFSx1is720EaIRfRcItJhe0e60oX39aTSAqYYSqWBb4D-hZJDyobkkDcLl6NIElTHMCh8HrA1yleuRgn9X_TmCRSD64/s640/blogger-image-781473074.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBpyMi_fTgigPi3cu424HuWKtvpIRVIhOzYvIqvs7H8y4HRoEtFeFSx1is720EaIRfRcItJhe0e60oX39aTSAqYYSqWBb4D-hZJDyobkkDcLl6NIElTHMCh8HrA1yleuRgn9X_TmCRSD64/s640/blogger-image-781473074.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So, on to London. We took the rail, found our way to the hotel, rested a bit, then headed to dinner and a play. The crowds were enormous. Discovered today that the Queen was in town with pomp and ceremony to open the first day of Parliment since the election. The buses took forever, and we were unsure of what stop to exit at, so a kind man got off at the same stop and walked us half way there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">We have found everyone SO helpful with directions, almost going overboard for us. Another blessing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">After dinner, we walked to our theatre, St. Martins, which featured the longest running play in London. . .over 60 years! Mousetrap, an Agatha Christie mystery, never made it to publication, but was made into a very popular stage production.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_x8GP3m46kzTdftBCwVAXwSnYKvDGdguZ_lXiY8sqKScv9mQKeLatkDm_UBqiTU-meiU7NVuxKLn3NgFNhHIkEss-N1Wcxi_R7rt0ETPAzuLAYqsaRUn4dynRlwSvnyU7FjJJT6XYtM5/s640/blogger-image--1233166808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO_x8GP3m46kzTdftBCwVAXwSnYKvDGdguZ_lXiY8sqKScv9mQKeLatkDm_UBqiTU-meiU7NVuxKLn3NgFNhHIkEss-N1Wcxi_R7rt0ETPAzuLAYqsaRUn4dynRlwSvnyU7FjJJT6XYtM5/s640/blogger-image--1233166808.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We weren't allowed to take photos, so here is a pic of the cast from a poster in the lobby:</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov5qrlI4hPub9UEH6Ulo0Xt55xbbzjUrc85SygYM1IdKgpc1dzQiBJv4DHVrRwkhRUumMZN5AKwbqjgvT7M8lsUm7N54lB_DysTAsVEZHpuRY2cAHYfmJ7LhY8KogNLVUACQA2AKFtQie/s640/blogger-image--1966983888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjov5qrlI4hPub9UEH6Ulo0Xt55xbbzjUrc85SygYM1IdKgpc1dzQiBJv4DHVrRwkhRUumMZN5AKwbqjgvT7M8lsUm7N54lB_DysTAsVEZHpuRY2cAHYfmJ7LhY8KogNLVUACQA2AKFtQie/s640/blogger-image--1966983888.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>And the curtains . . .</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOYv5A9i2EkfuQBosbIaHusRrCG5qbeInv_hHfzakSa_1tRijBFMeM7q5vF0oUfN-tpoSewA9HB5HZH6y9bnjnyXRsZvOqoSRFdGAWpsa4VB1y2WoTe1pKtIHkwfufN0APUVOjp4Q3x_E/s640/blogger-image-1049321283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOYv5A9i2EkfuQBosbIaHusRrCG5qbeInv_hHfzakSa_1tRijBFMeM7q5vF0oUfN-tpoSewA9HB5HZH6y9bnjnyXRsZvOqoSRFdGAWpsa4VB1y2WoTe1pKtIHkwfufN0APUVOjp4Q3x_E/s640/blogger-image-1049321283.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>It was very well done, and, as usual, I couldn't work out the plot, and was surprised by the ending. We took the tube home, and even at 22h30, the station was mobbed with people. When we arrived at Paddington Station, it took us a good ten minutes to find the way out that would lead to our hotel. We ended up walking through an empty parking garage and up a ramp to get there! Thankfully, there were security guards around.</div><div><br></div><div>Today, friends took us to Box Hill, a scene in Austen's novel, "Emma". She has never been out of her district, so going quite a few miles from her home is a big deal. Emma and a number of friends go on a picnic, but it is ruined when Emma plays a silly game that thoughtlessly offends one of the older women on her party. Mr. Knightly chides her with "Badly done, Emma. Badly done!"</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHSSOPuoJWEkmMrHqUEhIKy5F17YexaY7_hI3MNhCWbkwnBIccXSh8dpv0Wxi7y8ATvy9u7KghrcrmGUrzkC0jqpdPxHGJ3TBBQr-31g3ujeD9dLrBASJUG_hs2TruMUkizc8a5ZnAGGs/s640/blogger-image--1209061244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHSSOPuoJWEkmMrHqUEhIKy5F17YexaY7_hI3MNhCWbkwnBIccXSh8dpv0Wxi7y8ATvy9u7KghrcrmGUrzkC0jqpdPxHGJ3TBBQr-31g3ujeD9dLrBASJUG_hs2TruMUkizc8a5ZnAGGs/s640/blogger-image--1209061244.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>The view is stunning. . .there were even picnickers where Emma and her party would have sat!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjesISKWWgK3yyOAujwpho93tAjRW-AoFKyiVb-RkfZIYfVAzGmfqwya8sU22y8z7FW6z9qHqOYaESY09mo8vSHXwbimrUGNqcpH7F3STxuj3wkK_xU6p8hMIGr4LsdZtTAQPuLK_pqDI0V/s640/blogger-image--366720453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Tomorrow, Olivia and I will meet another friend for breakfast, and attempt to fit in three museums in one day. Cherrio!</div>Jarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com0