Lothlorien! Here be where the elves live. 

Pancake Day!

This is the English tradition for celebrating Shrove Tuesday.

I’m spending the next week in a little time of quiet solitude in a monastery with some Benedictine monks in an abbey on the Isle of Wight (see above). When I’ve mentioned this to a couple of people, they have assumed that I was kidding. I’m not. I’ll be off the grid. Have a great mid-February, everyone. 

Now sold as vintage wear in the UK. #iwastherebaby

Snowy night. England. February 2012.

This is just by where I live. The Black Country has a pub called the “Leaning House” where you can put a coin on a window sill and watch it appear to roll upward. Also, I’ve always felt that “Black Country” sounded like something out of Lord of the Rings. 

by John Bulmer, West Midlands (“the Black Country”), United Kingdom.

Simply beautiful. I’d like one of Britain and one of the USA on my wall.  Or maybe the whole set. Only something like 75 shopping days until the big 3-Oh. 

Countries & Colour

Looking out my front door. February 2012.

Hyde Park, London, 1930’s. 

For years I had this picture hanging up in my room in the U.S.  Sadly, it didn’t make the trip across the Atlantic, but it’s still one of my favorites. 

It is worth noting that London cabs are still basically the same design. 

Taking in the Selly Sunset with Dave in Birmingham, UK

Frozen Sunday in Cannon Hill Park. England, 2012.

The old city wall. York, England. December 2011. 

La Gare St. Lazare

Monet. 

Viewed at the National Gallery in London. December 2011.  

You know how I love trains. 

Today was a beautiful day in England. A walk through the park on my way to a local farmer’s market. Made a new friend who sells bread.