Comments on: What I Like About England

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:17:42 +0000

Bordeaux, I’ve never been to Ireland, but my parents spent some time at a manor in the Irish countryside. My photos of the Dales reminded my dad a lot of Ireland.

Thanks, I love that one too! Leslie took so many shots of me it was like traveling with a fashion photographer.

By: Bordeaux

Bordeaux — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:03:20 +0000

Your trip sounds fantastic. I’m envious of the great pub food and splendid local drinks you enjoyed. Stunning photos as well. Reminds me of Ireland and makes me want to discover more of the UK. Oh, and I love-love that second picture of you!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:47:16 +0000

Rachel, It is so rugged and beautiful. Next time you visit definitely plan for a few days up there, it will be worth it.

Thanks Bekah, I really did!

By: Bekah

Bekah — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:21:20 +0000

I love the photos! It sounds like you had a wonderful time!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:13:22 +0000

Erin, if you’re a nerd, well then so am I… I also loved All Creatures Great and Small as a child and have wanted to visit the Dales for as long as I can remember. (And yet I never once went during my 7 years in England. Shameful!)

Memorable meals – I’ve had many, but one that particularly sticks out is dinner at the Meson San Basilio in Cordoba, during a trip around Spain with my mom. We ordered several different types of seafood, super-fresh and simply prepared, but best of all were the gambas al ajillo. They were so very garlicky I felt as if I was exuding garlic from every pore! If you’re ever in that part of the world, do go…

By: Erin

Erin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:04:41 +0000

Griffin, not to worry, I would never discount any part of our earth. Only this was the place of my childhood fantasy, and it was better than I imagined. I had braced for disappointment, but it was better than I imagined, which is a rare occurrence. I definitely plan to visit Wales, though you wouldn’t know it to look at me, I have a great deal of Welsh in my heritage.

Thank you! We had a wonderful day!

Mickey, Well, I certainly hope to be able to do as much research on the matter as you! Are you still in Hong Kong? How is married life treating you?

Debbie, I walked around the city until dinnertime and built up an enormous appetite. Though admittedly I only ate a portion of each plate to ensure room for dessert! Have a safe trip!

Carla, I haven’t been to Quebec, but some friends went recently and fell in love. I wish we’d taken advantage when we lived out east. It sounds like a wonderful experience, I’ll have to look it up for the future.

By: Carla H

Carla H — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:36:44 +0000

Hi Erin, glad to hear that you had such a good time in England. I lived in London for about a year, many years ago, and have very pleasant memories of that time. As for memorable meals, I’ve had too many to recount – we just had a quick get-away at a country inn (Manoir Hovey in North Hatley, Quebec) where the food and service were excellent. It is off season and there were only two or three rooms occupied – it was like staying in our private country manor with servants to cater to our every need.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:45:01 +0000

blush

You are so sweet Erin.

I was so disappointed that you didn’t make it to Paris, but fate smiled on us in the end!

Don’t know how you fitted in all that food after lunch!!!!!! But am jealous that you had a glass of sherry. I had absolutely no room to squeeze a bottle in my bag after the wedding.

See you soon Barbara!! Will ring you friday from Brisbane.

By: Mickey (swan)

Mickey (swan) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:48:59 +0000

Ah, good, so you did get tomeet Debbie and Wayne in spite of Eurostar-stuf -I’m glad! They are wonderful people indeed.

Favourite place on earth – I can’t pick just ONE!!! Big cities (Londen, Paris, Amsterdam, Buenos Aires, HongKong, NEW YORK!!!) are a far cry from, for example, the loneliness, emptiness and beauty of Antarctica, and still, I love them both. One of the most memorable meals: The one you had to miss in New York with David, Judy and Greg. I gueass it’s not just the food but very much the company that makes the meal as well.
So…if your next travels bring you to Asia, or to Europe and I’m around, or if I’m anywhere in your direction…we’ll try again!
Happy Anniversary.

By: Griffin

Griffin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:48:51 +0000

Happy Anniversary! Glad you enjoyed your time over ‘ere, even if you weren’t well for some of that time.

Yes, Yorkshire is beautiful, but there’s also the Brecon Beacons of Wales, Northumberland and all the way down south, my county of Sussex (even if I’m living in Leicestershire at present). Sussex is picturesque and has gentle rolling hills. So don’t settle for Yorkshire alone just yet. Come back and have a look around elsewhere too. I do pity you tho’ having to research gastropubs… it must have been hell out there!!! But so good of you to suffer so that others may benefit. You are just sooo brave!