Trip to England and Scotland 2009

Wow! That about sums it up...just wow! The trip to England was amazing. I think my favorite part was singing with so many beautiful voices together in the old churches in England and Scotland. I think of how many many voices have lifted up praise to the Lord in song over the years. The architecture was so ornate and different from the "brutalist" styles of the 60s (as our guide would say). We saw Big Ben, the Tower of London, the London Eye, Stonehedge, Buckingham Palace, the Crown Jewels. We did not see the Queen although I waved as we drove by where she was staying at the time.
London was very saddened by the death of Michael Jackson. His death was announced by the pilot on our transatlantic flight. The mood was somber. So many in London were anxiously awaiting his coming concerts. No matter what your feelings were for Michael, he was an amazing artist and I loved his music and dancing.

Oh yeah, one thing to remember if you go to England, it doesn't always rain and it isn't always cool....and (note to self) they don't necessarily have air conditioning even in the nice hotels!! The official "hottest days on record" happened while we were there. Let me just add, spoiled Americans don't like to sweat if they don't have too. Some days we had to really be on guard not to be too cranky! Yikes!

I had a great time and am looking forward to another trip soon. I will be flying to Jason and Mandy's house next week for a few days. The cats have already accepted the fact that they live in this duplex and that I only visit them most of the time.