Back In The Decade: Stonehenge, England & Back To The USA

Day 12 was our final full day this time exploring some of England with a day trip to Stonehenge, Bath, and Stratford-Upon-Avon...home of Shakespeare.

I will admit I was really excited about going to Stonehenge. Besides the historical significance of this ancient site, I have seen it on shoes like In Search Of since I was a kid. Anyway, it definitely didn't disappoint as it is an impressive site and makes clear the 5,000-year-old mystery of its construction.

Westminster

English countryside

Stonehenge!

Stonehenge Mounds

After going through the English countryside it was on to the town of Bath. The town gets its name from the Roman Baths. These mineral baths have been here for over 2,000 years. I did get to enjoy the free area and while I didn't take a dip I did get a glass of mineral water. It wasn't the only thing to see including the Bath Abby. I liked Bath so much I adopted their rugby team (Bath Rugby).

On the way to...

...Bath

Bath Abby

Outside the Abby & the Angels climb Jacob's Ladder

Stained glass of the Abby

World War II memorial

Front of the Roman Baths...

...inside

A beautiful town

The last stop of the day was in the believed hometown of "the bard," William Shakespeare. Since we had a Shakespeare fan in our party it was a treat for them because it was a cool place. Once back in London what better way to end the day than a meal at Shakespeare's Tavern.

Who knew Pennsylvania was in the English Countryside

Yes there are a lot of pubs

I know I have my own store

Arriving in the hometown of 'the Bard'

If you know me you know I love Doctor Who

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Outside Shakespeare's...

...Birthplace

Inside

Heading back to...

...London, Big Ben & Parliament

Sunsets on the Lion of the Empire

Last night in London

All the was left was to head back to the USA the following day. Leaving Heathrow was the hard part. Between the security checks and thunderstorms, it took a while to get off the ground, but we did. One of the highlights coming back was going over the spine of the Southern Appalachian Mountains which meant seeing Asheville, Mt. Pisgah, and Brasstown Bald. So, that was the 2010 European adventure I once again want to think my Dad and Terry 

A flag flies above...

...Westminster Abby

On to Heathrow

Above the British Isles & Ireland

Back over the USA

Clouds & Asheville, NC

Lake Chatuge & Brasstown Bald

Lake Lanier (A) & Hartsfield IA, Atlanta, GA (B)

The Final Chapter Of The Barn Rescue in Southwest Virginia

If I am going to have a surprise on Hump Day going to the Cabin in Southwest Virginia isn't a bad one.

As I documented already I got my COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, so I was thinking I would take it easy on Wednesday. But late on Tuesday evening, my Dad asked if I wanted to go to the Cabin. The reason was that the work on the second barn was set to finish and he wanted to go over, so we did. 

As Pete, gleefully, pointed out it gave us the opportunity to hike up to Buckner Ridge. I was looking for Bear Corn but found Bloodroot instead. On the way back I took a detour with some nice views.

After the work was done we headed up to the Cabin. Since it is late March that means it is about Morel hunting season. 

Even though I didn't think the conditions were ideal (it was bloody hot out!) I decided to look for some spots on Wood Booger Ridge where I have found some in the past. While I didn't locate any I did find a wild turkey crime scene where a bunch of feathers was left behind.

Before long the heat and effects of the shot started to wear on me so I headed to the Cabin. I closed the day relaxing on the porch. Then it was back to St. Clair on Thursday...