Sunday, October 17, 2010

First Day in England

Hello All
Believe it or not, I am in England today.
Southampton to be exact.
I am here visiting my dear friend.
We had a lovely day!

(So....do I look excited or what???)

Here we are having a delicious pub lunch.


The Bridge in is totally charming! Inside it is full of antique tables and mismatched chairs. The ceiling is white washed timbers, and the paned windows let in warm sunshine.


I had my first visit to Winchester Cathedral. It is quite the magnificent place. The town of Winchester itself is very interesting. So many things to see! We will be going back to see more.

Jane Austen is buried in the cathedral. There is a lovely exhibit about her and her family. Jane is one of my all time favorite authors. Her books sit on my bedside table. I felt great appreciation for her and her life while standing by her memorial.

We went for a walk along a steam by the pub. It was so beautiful, so tranquil. I thoroughly enjoyed my first day here.

Thank you so much for stopping by.
Hugs,
Terri
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24 comments:

  1. LoveyOctober 17, 2010 at 2:30 PM

    Wow Terri! How exciting! Have such a wonderful trip!! Take lot's of photos!

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  2. MarlynnOctober 17, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    Oh, Terri - your photos are exquisite! I wish I were there with you. I so love England and really believe in a pervious life I lived there. I get more excited about there than Paris - do tell! LOL. Enjoy your journey. Hugs

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  3. MarjanneOctober 17, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    thank you for sharing your journey with us! I hope (I know you will) have a noce time!

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  4. AnonymousOctober 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    1st....I'm jealous
    2nd...your hair is adorable (as are you)
    3rd....The Bridge is HUGE
    4th....have a specially wonderfully good time.
    Cheerio,
    Jan

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  5. Heather's Blog-o-ramaOctober 17, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    Oh, the photos are lovely. I'd love to visit England again...the photo of the house as seen through the trees reminds me of the house used in the movie "Pride and Prejudice" with Keira Knightley :) :) I'm glad you are having a great time. Thanks for letting me tour England with you via your photographs :) Love and hugs from Oregon,Heather :)

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  6. Home and HeartOctober 17, 2010 at 3:30 PM

    SO jealous! Hope you have a great time!!

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  7. RellaOctober 17, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Yes, you look very happy and excited!! I'm so delighted you are there and doing well...enjoy every moment and thank you for 'taking us along'
    xox Rella

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  8. FarahOctober 17, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    Oh so excited you are looking ans its so nice to be with your friend... Enjoy every moment, I am waiting for more fab photos.
    Love
    Farah

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  9. joanne foxOctober 18, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Oh welcome to England Terri! I have never been to Winchester Cathedral myself, so already you have one up on me!

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  10. Susan FreemanOctober 18, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Hi Terri! Thanks for bringing us along on your travels! Have fun!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  11. ClaudiaOctober 18, 2010 at 7:19 AM

    My dear Terri, you are quite the world traveler lately! I love England. Enjoy your time with your friend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  12. ClaudiaOctober 18, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    My dear Terri, you are quite the world traveler lately! I love England. Enjoy your time with your friend.

    xo
    Claudia

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  13. Terri GordonOctober 18, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    Hi Terri, Have a wonderful time and thank you for sharing your trip with us. Love the photo's. Have fun. Hugs, Terri

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  14. Marguerite (Tina) Smith HartOctober 18, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Looks like a great adventure, have bundles of fun Terri!
    Tina xo

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  15. JannOctober 18, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Oh, I love your photos--have a wonderful time!

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  16. VictoriaOctober 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM

    Terri!!! Wow...what a fabulous post..I am thrilled for you..have a most magical time!!Beautiful photos...and so lovely about J.A! Shine on!
    Hugs
    victoria~

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  17. Norma BennettOctober 18, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    How wonderful to be in England! Those old pubs have a special 'ambience' you can't match anywhere I think.

    Thanks for sharing your great pics :)

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  18. Maminka Girl - Loribeth RobareOctober 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    How lucky for you to be able to travel to such wonderful locations! Have a cup of tea for me!

    xx Loribeth

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  19. Pear tree cottage!October 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    Terri you stand at the footprint of many a geneologists dream.... you will have a wonderful time I know and it is so nice to visit with friends too. Lee-ann

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  20. MarieOctober 18, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    Well hello there Ms. Terri. I was about to link to your teacup tuesday, and I find this post instead. Wow, what a surprise. Good for you. Have a great time in England...stay warm!
    -marie

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  21. KathyB.October 19, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    England! What a great trip.Do you think you might come home with more teacups?

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  22. ArtyjenOctober 19, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Hope you have a fabo time in the UK....see you have been to Glastonbury...one of my fave spots...think King Arthur/Merlin/The Holy Grail....magical :)
    xoxo Sioux

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  23. TerriOctober 19, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Thank you all for your good wishes on my trip! I appreciate your kind comments.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  24. tracyOctober 25, 2010 at 5:43 AM

    Terri
    You have to try a "plow man's" platter, the next time you have a pub lunch.
    Its such a simple meal but soooo yummy...and dont forget scones with devon cream!!!
    Have a wonderful time.
    Love, love your photos.

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Thank you so much for stopping by!
I so enjoy each and everyone of your visits.
I read every single comment and try to get back if I can to visit you as well.
Please forgive me for not always being able to as there are so many of you lovely friends to see!
Hugs,
Terri