I am currently taking a break from this blog. It is one of my fondest wishes that at some point, in the near future, I can devote more time to writing and photo-posting here, but right now that’s just not possible. For those of you nice enough to follow me, thank you for your attention.
The photo above was taken at the Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, CA.
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From the National Railway Museum in York. This sprawling warehouse dedicated to all things train and railroad, from actual trains and engines to the most minute bit of train travel items is a must-see day out if you’re in the York area. Beautifully laid-out and curated, this museum appeals to everyone, even if you’ve never even been on a train.
https://www.railwaymuseum.org.uk/
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One of the beautiful shopping arcades in Leeds. I love these venerable old buildings, the world’s first indoor shopping malls, I suppose (although any market could be categorized as a “mall” when you think of it). I especially love them when they’re all gussied up with holiday decorations. I’m hoping my upcoming trip will include lots of British Christmas cheer!
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Another British river, but this time from York. I loved York on my first visit … it’s winding cobblestone streets made me feel like I was walking on history every step of the way. I also really enjoyed the remaining segments of the Roman wall around the city and walked all 3 of them. I’m going to try and pop in for a brief visit while I’m in northern England, just for a day, but York definitely deserves a second, longer visit from me someday.
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I love this view from the Southbank area of London, looking past the restored OXO building to St. Paul’s Cathedral and beyond. This is my favorite part of London, from about Westminster Bridge all the way up to the Tower Bridge. This photo is also at high tide for the Thames. And, oh! Those Clouds and plane contrails! I can’t wait to go back.
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While Parliament seems mired in confusion and disarray these days, there’s always a glimmer of hope when you see this statue of Winston Churchill outside of that august assembly of buildings. Maybe someday soon a Churchill-like figure will rise to unite the country again and displace the blond-headed bozo currently masquerading as PM.
That’s enough political commentary for this blog. That’ll do, pic.
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I’m traveling back to the UK soon (Brexit be damned), so in honor of my favorite fall vacation place, the next few weeks will feature photos from last year’s trip to England.
I stumbled upon this used bookstore in the Marylebone section of town and just had to snap a photo of its picturesque exterior. Books (and magazines) still seem to be a much more important part of British life, a quality that endears the UK even more to me.
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Okay, this one isn’t really a flashback. It’s a newbie. If you follow my Instagram account (@gg92118), you would have seen this recently. But it’s quickly become one of my favorite photos, so I decided to share it on here, too.
It was a perfect autumn night. I had just left one of my favorite San Diego restaurants, Bankers Hill and came across this beautiful sunset. As I walked to my car, I turned and saw the combination of the blue-orange-pink sky with this orangeish building on the corner of 5th Ave. and Ivy, and there it was … magic (if I do say so myself).
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Back home again and the familiar sight of the Coronado Bridge and a bicycle rider, framed between palm trees. This area is known as Tidelands Park, and besides this amazing view of the bridge, it also features some huge grassy areas, space to picnic and barbecue, a beach, and a sort-of make-shift marina, with a number of boats moored out in the bay, reachable by dingy. It’s part of one of my walks, which sometimes takes me under the Coronado Bridge (celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year), depending on how energetic I am. (Sadly, not much lately.)
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Brighton vista.
I’m still sorting out my feelings about my visit to Brighton. One one hand, I loved it, it’s a funky seaside resort town, but certainly not like my childhood in Atlantic City, NJ. Brighton reminded me more of Haight-Ashbury in San Francisco, less of a boardwalk and amusements-filled beach town. The beach was all pebbles; the amusements were confined, pretty much, to one pier. Still, it was great to visit, and I may even go back someday, since it’s only an hour or so on the train from London. And I love my British train rides …
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