Welcome to Uni

We heard stories. There were rumors. We were warned. I tend to think that people exaggerate. “The climb to the university is called Cardiac Hill for a reason,” they say. It can’t be all that bad. We wanted to check out Ira’s office and the campus, so off we went to Uni. We were resolved … More Welcome to Uni

Tower of London

So the Tower of London isn’t actually a tower like you would expect when you hear the word “tower.” It’s so much more. This was actually one of my favorite things we have done in London. I’m sure we didn’t see everything and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back. There was so much to explore … More Tower of London

Borough Market

Do not go to the Borough Market hungry. Seriously. This will only result in stuffing yourself until you are miserable. Look at those amazing figs!!!! The wonderful smells and gorgeous looking food just made our mouths water. We opted to walk through and see what we wanted, but we already had our hearts set on … More Borough Market

Onward to Exeter

Rested up and ready to see our new home away from home, it was time to get to Paddington to catch our train to Exeter. The station is open and bustling with folks traveling all over London and around the UK. It’s a major hub and, of course, quite famous for a little stuffed bear. … More Onward to Exeter

Trafalgar Square

The morning air was crisp and inviting so we put on our walking shoes and headed to Trafalgar Square. It has a New York City vibe to it, with the exception of allowing people to crawl on the statues. The perimeter was dotted with buskers singing to small crowds of onlookers. Trafalgar Square is located … More Trafalgar Square