They are scheduled to leave the US on March 27th and arrive here early the next day. I can't wait. Diana then will depart the US on Mar 27th and arrive here for good on the 28th. Then we'll be a reunited family :)
Anyway, we had scheduled a couple of visits for Diana to come over. We've been together for almost 16 years, and almost 3 months apart has been tough on both of us.
This weekend was her final visit before the 28th. She'll leave on Tuesday and it'll then be 10 days before she comes back.
While here this weekend, we had 1 great day of weather and 1 really crappy day. On the first one, we took the train about 30 minutes out of London to Windsor and Eaton. Windsor is a castle the royal family still uses and it dominates this small town. Here's some info about the castle as a Royal Residence
Across the river is Eaton, where one of the most exclusive colleges in England is. Both towns are very picturesque, although Windsor is a bit touristy.
On Sunday, we went back into London for the St Patrick's Day celebration in Trafalgar Square. They've been shutting the subways down on the weekends for a few weeks to perform track maintenance, but this Sunday the trains were shut down from here as well, so we had to take the buses.
A quick look at a map and where the photos were made (Note: This is a blog technique I'm still working on)
http://picasaweb.google.com/nourider60/StPattySWeekend/photo#map
A double-decker bus is THE way to see London, though today it was so rainy all the windws fogged. We spent a little time at the celebration, then came back home as it was just miserable outdoors. We did stop for lunch and have a pint of Guinness and a bowl of Irish stew to mark the holiday.
Pictures are below. You guys tell me if you like this slide show format. It's the second time I've used it and have no feedback.
Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona dár gcairde agus teaghlach
Happy St. Patrick's Day to our friends and family.
3 comments:
Love the slide show. Michele and I will be having Guinesss stew this evening because we first kissed at a St. Patty's day party back in 1902!!! That's our St. Patrick's Day tradition-Guiness stew that I get to make while drinking the rest of the Guiness. Works for me...
I LOVE the slide show!! Thank you guys so much for sharing these moments in your life with us!! Hank and I are both well. My NEW job is going wonderful. Hank is a little mad at his, but new things are on the horizon!! Hope all continues to go well!!!!
Loved the slide show, makes me thirsty for a pint!
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