Riverfront Trolley
In some cities, trollies are no big deal. But we don’t have any where we live, so it’s kind of special to see one. I’ve seen a few buses dressed…
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Out With the Turkey, In With the Tree
Every year it gets worse. This year it’s been as bad as I’ve seen it. Even before the smell of turkey comes drifting from the oven, Christmas lights are going…
Read MoreOutside St. Mary de Castro
This little church on the grounds of Dover Castle in England is St. Mary de Castro. The present Saxon period church was built on the Eastern Heights around AD1000 inside the castle walls….
Read MoreReaching for a Snack
Driving through the country, it’s not uncommon to see a cow reaching its head through a fence to get a piece of tasty grass growing tall outside the pasture. In…
Read MoreInside Canterbury Cathedral
Traveling in England, we spent a half day in Canterbury. The small shops and restaurants lining the small streets have a distinct European flare. You could spend a day just window shopping…
Read MoreA Little Piece of Heaven
Everyone has their favorite “happy place”. For some, it’s a big comfy chair in front of the football game, or maybe high atop a mountain looking down on everything else….
Read MoreThe Tower of the Five Orders
The Bodleian Library occupies a group of five buildings near Broad Street in Oxford, England, and a large number of off-site storage areas. One of the more unique buildings is the Radcliffe…
Read MorePrepping for the Livestock Show
Visiting a livestock show is an interesting event on several points. There is the smell when you first walk in. Don’t worry, you get used to it. Sort of. Then…
Read MoreDouglas A-3 Skywarrior
“The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior was originally designed as a strategic bomber for the United States Navy and was among the longest serving carrier-based jet aircraft in history. It entered service in the mid-1950s and was retired…
Read MoreThe Throne Room of Dover Castle
Dover Castle, the largest castle in England, is a great place to go exploring. With underground war tunnels, beautiful rooftop views and interior living quarters, there is something for everyone…
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