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The End of the Line

The End of the Line

THIS is exactly what we pictured as the quintessential English countryside.  The last stop on our world trip was the Peak District of England, an area of wild beauty: rolling green hills, narrow canals through open moorland, hundreds-of-years old stone houses and buildings along narrow lanes.  Growing up on Cape Cod (where there are lots … Continue reading →

Family Meeting

Family Meeting

“Hello, cousin. It’s lovely to meet you.” The goal of this last leg of our journey is to get an introduction to the UK, connecting with family and friends along the way. A few years ago, I embarked on a family history project that included tracing my roots back as far as I could. My … Continue reading →

London Calling

London Calling

After 10 months in Asia we’ve come nearly full circle and landed in the UK. With just one night allotted for London initially, we wanted to make the most of it. So… $cha-ching$ we cashed in a bunch of Marriott points and stayed at the Grosvenor House by JW Marriott on Park Lane. Located across … Continue reading →