Richard had warned me about Cornwall being a major tourist destination, but I was not prepared for exactly what that meant. Nor was he entirely, for the crowds have grown much worse than when he vacationed here decades ago. I had really wanted to visit St Ives and see the Barbara Hepworth sculpture garden and… Continue reading Cornwall tourist spots, 8 May
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Helston Furry Dance,7 May
The ease with which we found parking close to the town center told us the main event was over. Down the main street all the shops were garlanded with leaves and flowers looking a bit tired now in the afternoon sun. But hundreds of people milled about, including some of the dancers and children in… Continue reading Helston Furry Dance,7 May
Hereford, 5 May, continued
After visiting the cathedral and its treasures, we wandered over to the Black and White House, through the last of the fair rides and booths. The Black and White House Built in 1621 as a residence and shop, the house narrowly escaped the destruction in the early 1800s and was left standing alone. Afterward, it… Continue reading Hereford, 5 May, continued
Driving to Oban, 28 April
We headed to Oban for an island tour. It’s a delightful coastal town, well worth a return visit. But to get there we first had to hire a car. Hired car We were so eager to be on our way to Oban, we arrived an hour early at the Hertz cabin at the Edinburgh Airport… Continue reading Driving to Oban, 28 April
Edinburgh, 25-26 April
A short train ride from Berwick-upon-Tweed, we arrived in Edinburgh and caught a taxi to our apartment-hotel, near the castle. After getting settled, we wandered up the hill to Lawnmarket, where we had decent beer and indifferent savoury pies at Deacon Brodie’s Tavern. William Brodie (1741-88) was a respected tradesman by day and a criminal… Continue reading Edinburgh, 25-26 April
London 21 April, Courthauld Gallery
While we waited for our timed entry to the Van Gogh exhibit, we enjoyed perusing their collection of Impressionists, one of the most famous and interesting being A Bar at the Folies Bergères. One has seen many prints/digital copies, but until seeing the actual painting never appreciated how sad she looks. I’d interpreted her expression… Continue reading London 21 April, Courthauld Gallery
DFW to Heathrow, 18-19 April
18 AprilAlbuquerque airport. Nearly everyone wears a mask. A few scofflaws and bearders. AA flight to DFW Turbulence as we scale the Sandias, but otherwise smooth. We love first class. Not our usual, but we can get used to it. DFWSurprised that almost everyone was masked: thank heavens, as it was crowded. After confirming matters at… Continue reading DFW to Heathrow, 18-19 April