In the continued collaborative spirit of Improving Foreign Relations between our respective countries Blighty and I actioned a road trip to Oxford and loved it sick
My university was an unattractive concrete 1980s style arrangement with limited character. I can't imagine what it would be like staying in a college that was founded in the 13th century. Everything was so picturesque and beautiful
We had a good old wander about the traps at Trinity College
and we were shocked at how YOUNG all the students looked (they looked about 13 to me) I 'spose this means we're getting OLD
Remember in the Great Gatsby the man who fixed the World Cup (is it Myer Wolfsheim?) says to Nick Carraway that Gatsby was an "Oggsford Man"? Well it turns out that Mr Blighty in fact is an Oggsford Man too! He and Gatsby are practically twins! Apart from the fact that Mr B isn't a Bootlegger. Or American. Or in love with Daisy Buchanan. But apart from that they're Twins!
These student dining halls are flash aren't they? Look at all that HISTORY.
Off topic I bought this lovely Christmas decoration from a charming English village shoppe called All About Eve.
and I love the English countryside. So soothing and calming.
But by God it is cold. Look at this frozen grass:
This is Blighty's garden. I loved it. She claims to have little deers that frolic about the traps but I didn't see any.
here's a Blighty Vignette:
and a cold frosty Blighty Endorsed Sunset (at about 4pm)
and this is the hotel where Hugh Grant finally gets his girl (Andie McDowell) in 4 Weddings and a Funeral
I'm not in England anymore. I'm in Honkers. I'm telling you- the scenery and climate couldn't be more different! I miss the UK. But I'm loving being back in Honky Town.