Monthly Archives: November 2012
Contemplating the Genius of Place & The Places of Geniuses: Liverpool,Ruins at Great Witley,Chawton
September 20th, 2012. Liverpool, England. I was still ailing in body but was otherwise feeling quite exuberant, due to my pleasure at being able to spend time with my British friends Anne and David Guy, and Janet Hardwick. (Note: Once again, the photos that Anne took, and which she generously allows me to include here, … Continue reading
Major Ramblings Across the English Countryside: Stowe Landscapes; Hidcote Garden; Severn Valley Railway.
September 17th, 2012—Monday morning. Oxford, England. Having finished my mad dash up to the Cupola of the Sheldonian Theatre, I returned to the Old Bank Hotel, organized my suitcase in 10 minutes (remember…packing only what you absolutely need is the most luxurious thing you can do for your traveling-self), and was ready for my 11AM reunion … Continue reading
A Bit More London-Lingering; & a Long Weekend in Oxford
September 13th, 2012. Thursday—London. On Wednesday, I’d left the high-summer of Italy and returned to England’s chill. This London stay would be brief: 2 nights and a day. A long weekend in Oxford was next on my Plan. But first, I had time for several hours of peering at some of my favorite London treasures. … Continue reading