Sep 17, 2010

Brett and I joke with each other that our 20 week European Adventure was ‘epic’ – and on all accounts, it really was. It totaled 140 days of travel. We weren’t on the go continuously (thank goodness!) and we didn’t see every inch of the land or site at each location either. But, we definitely tested my packing and organization...

Aug 6, 2010

Where to begin? The past five months have been nothing short of incredible. We visited 8 countries over the course of 140 days. The food, art, language, castles, markets, historic sites and interesting experiences we have had during our time traveling throughout Europe have been numerous. Favorite train trips: Florence, Italy to Venice, Italy and Holyhead,...

Jul 30, 2010

It seems like just yesterday we were stepping off the train onto the platform in Paddington Station. Times flies when a world class city keeps you busy. We’ve done and seen a lot over the last four weeks. Unfortunately, we are wrapping up a five month trip which means that we’re not blogging about all of the places we’ve visited. Below...

Jul 22, 2010

Located on the southern bank of the Thames River next to London Bridge, Borough Market is one of the most popular food markets in London. There are a wide variety of foods available for purchase: everything from typical fresh fruit and vegetables to prepared foods, meat, cheese, bread, pastries, candy and juices. We made two trips to Borough Market- one on a...

Jul 19, 2010

Hyde Park consists of 350 acres of green space in the heart of London. With its partner Kensington Gardens (technically separate but there is no barrier separating the two of them) the two areas make up a total of 625 acres to explore. I have made a habit of beginning each weekday with a run through Hyde Park, which I enjoy immensely. There is a network of...