Tasty Thursdays: Steak and Ale Pie
As I might have mentioned in previous posts, I'll try anything. My tour of Stonehenge came with lunch so we stopped at the George Inn in Lacock. Even though I'd never had it before, I selected the steak and ale pie. It seemed pretty straight forward and most importantly, hearty. It was an all day tour and I had no idea when my next meal would be. [caption id="attachment_5788" align="aligncenter" width="706"] Steak and Ale Pie[/caption] Since we'd pre-ordered lunch, we were served as soon as we…
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The Roman Baths at Bath
Long before houses had indoor bathrooms, public baths were the most convenient way for people – rich and poor – to keep clean. They were not just for bathing, however, they were also a great place for socializing. Founded in 75 AD, the Roman Baths at Bath, which are situated below street level, consist of a sacred spring from which water, as hot as 114° F (46° C) bubbles up at a rate of 257,364 imperial gallons a day, the…
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Bath on Foot
I wasn't prepared for Bath. I knew that it was the location of the Roman Baths but I didn't realize that the town itself was so beautiful. [caption id="attachment_3179" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="The Circus"][/caption] These residences were designed by the architect, John Wood. Unfortunately, he died before he could see them built and his son, also named John, completed his work. [caption id="attachment_3177" align="aligncenter" width="471" caption="Detail"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_3181" align="aligncenter" width="467" caption="Lights outside in the Circus"][/caption] [caption id="attachment_3178" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="More Wood…
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(Belated) Happy Easter Sunday!
I'm not sure when it happened. I can't pinpoint the exact time, but I haven't been to church in quite a while. I'm so clueless that I didn't realize this would be Easter weekend, yesterday Easter Sunday. When I was growing up, I knew the liturgical calendar. I knew when it was Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Had I been going to church, I would have known. I’ve always loved Easter. It’s flush with hope and full of renewal. It's always been special.…
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Soulful Sundays: Charles Aznavour
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="270" caption="Image via Wikipedia"][/caption] I discovered Charles Aznavour when I was at university and have loved listening to him ever since. Aznavour's songs are profoundly romantic, his voice passionate and seductive. He sets a certain mood that's perfect for a Sunday afternoon (or anytime!). This song, Mourir d'Aimer is one of my favorites. Enjoy! [youtube]Cv9fVD4spMw[/youtube] Related Articles Yesterday When I Was Young .... (growingyoungereachday.wordpress.com) If smells evoke memories what about... (growingyoungereachday.wordpress.com) Celebration - SHE (mbconsulting.wordpress.com) Sometimes, the…
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Lines
[caption id="attachment_3120" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Hungerford Bridge"][/caption] I went back and forth on this photo. Each time, I rejected it only to come back to it again. Then, I'd look at this and think, this is the one. [caption id="attachment_3121" align="aligncenter" width="480" caption="Lines"][/caption] What do you think?
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Tasty Thursdays: Steak and Fries
I can count on one hand the number of times I've had steak. Once when I saw Ella Fitzgerald in concert in Toronto, and the other at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte in Paris. I wouldn't have known about Le Relais de l'Entrecôte but for my friend, Karen, who'd been working in Paris for a few months before I arrived. Karen and I had tried to meet for dinner in New York but couldn't seem to synchronize our schedules. Then we found…
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Do You Still Buy and Send Travel Postcards?
[caption id="attachment_4759" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Some of my postcards"][/caption] My blogging buddy, Ozias Sanchez who blogs as First Year of Freedom has me thinking about travel postcards. Ozias, or Mozes as he’s also known, collects them - new. I’m old enough to remember a time before digital cameras and Facebook, when travel postcards were the primary way people who went on vacation shared their memories of what they saw with their family and friends (though the vacationer typically returned home before…
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