Discover Eccleston Square

Posted by AR on October 3rd, 2008 filed in Journaling through England
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Here is the view across the street from where we stayed in London. Ecclestion Square is beautiful in the Spring. We did not know that we could actually go into the garden area until the day before we left the city. These city gardens (there are many around the city) are locked and only open to those who live around the square or to those who happen to catch an open weekend.

Just for Me!

Posted by AR on September 30th, 2008 filed in Paw Prints
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The city were Cocoa Joy lives is very dog friendly and this is just one example. Recently, a new park opened within walking distance of her house. She decided it would be fun to check it out and see what was there. Besides a walking trail that winds along through the woods, there are drinking fountains with special bowls just for dogs. We have been back twice and each time, she heads straight for the water. Imagine having a fountain of water that never runs dry! Pretty Sweet!

Pardon Me Boys Is This Windsor Station?

Posted by AR on September 29th, 2008 filed in Journaling through England
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Hey—Here’s a photo of the train station at Windsor. It was taken in May 2003 before its renovation and emergence as a mini mall complete with places to eat, shop, and have coffee. I have only been to London twice, but I can see the difference between my two visits. This past May I returned and it just seemed so much more like America. I love the US but I really pray the British stay true to who they are.

Changing the Guard

Posted by AR on September 29th, 2008 filed in Journaling through England
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Here’s the typical tourist shot that most people take at some point while visiting London. It is the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. I recently completed reading a biography of Queen Elizabeth’s life (The Queen’s Story), which contains interviews and insights from friends and family members close to Her Majesty. One section in the book talks about how she views Buckingham Place as an office and not a real home. Home is the title she reserves for Windsor Castle where she spends her weekends. Another entry quotes her admitting how when she was young, she would stand near the windows in Buckingham Palace and look out at the people who had gathered to watch the changing of the guard.

After taking this photo I remember looking up and thinking, “Wonder if someone is up there watching all of us do what countless people have done—take photos of these young soldiers, who have made a commitment to guard the Queen’s Palace. Are we just silly Americans or Patroits?

A Starbucks’ Moment

Posted by AR on September 25th, 2008 filed in Paw Prints
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One of the best things in the whole wide world is an afternoon at home writing, editing, and stopping for a cup of Starbucks!