We’ve always loved kayaking when we lived in Florida – with the exception of the crabs hanging in the mangroves on a kayaking trail in Tampa bay. Not a fan. Ira liked torturing me with them. You get a different view of the world from a kayak. You see what the great blue herons see. … More The River Exe
On our journey to see the Exeter Quay (pronounced ‘key’), we were able to catch this little historical building. “The House that Moved” was originally built in the late Middle Ages, but it was relocated in 1961 when the entire street was demolished to make way for a new bypass leading to a new bridge. … More Exeter Quay
One of the joys of having such a lovely person to rent our flat from, is that we get lots of suggestions for things to do and see. One of the first was a short train ride to Exmouth to enjoy the beach before the school year starts and the weather gets cooler. Our flat … More Exmouth
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
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
Under the Bodhi Tree 