I have just spent 19 days here with lots of sun and warmth. I am flying back to the UK with a suntan, highly unusual from this part of the world. I stayed with 3 different sets of friends; Cathi and Ches from Goose Bay Labrador; Denise and Peggy; and my old friend Barb. Denise... Continue Reading →
Belfast!!
I spent weekend in Belfast. With a population of 500,000 and I don't think I understand troubles that happened here anymore than I did before I came! It’s an old gritty city, with nice people, creative restaurants and great old pubs!! The Titanic exhibit is excellent. It’s very well done, in a building as high... Continue Reading →
Amazing Edinburgh!
Wow, what a beautiful city! I took the first class train from London, arrived in the sunshine and met my friend Will. Will is Minister with The Church of Scotland. He calls himself a shy Scott, but he has an important radical side and has made a difference. I met Will at the Spirit of... Continue Reading →
Community Bus!!
I am living in the country, about 45 minutes outside of Cambridge, in a village called Great Staughton. It has 2 pubs, a butcher, a hair salon, one large church, a village hall, and that's all. I am a few minutes outside of St Neots. It’s a very busy town with all the shops and... Continue Reading →
Lisbon Portugal!
Hot, sunny, nice, lovely people, safe, inexpensive, and tourists are flocking to this city and helping the economy big time. I should also say it is a very stylist city in many areas with beautiful fashion; but they don't have a Uniglo store yet! Malls have shoe areas, jewelry etc. It really helps with competing... Continue Reading →