Part of Edinburgh Castle as viewed from Princes Street
As much as I enjoy traveling, it’s always such a good feeling to come home. I missed our son and dogs and each time I return have a renewed appreciation for the comforts of my own turf. We arrived home early last evening, and I engaged in a flurry of unpacking right away; I knew as soon as I sat down the weariness and jet lag would kick in, and sure enough they did.
My body is still somewhat on London time, but it’s back to our weekday routine today regardless. I’ll resume a regular posting schedule next week, and have more bits of our trip to share (though I don’t want to be that neighbor who bores everyone with an endless slideshow of vacation snaps). In the meantime, here are a few random images from the last couple of weeks.
Formal Gardens at Hampton Court
Harrod’s…like Disneyland of shopping
Henry VIII and his decorator discuss improvements to Hampton Court palace
Lake Windermere, early morning
Cool and breezy day at Edinburgh Castle
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Welcome back! You will NEVER be that neighbour who bores us with vacation photos! Great pics so far, and I note that jacket seems to have earned its keep (and weight allowance) on this trip. California warmth is probably one more thing you’re appreciating about home, sweet home. . .
materfamilias, yes I’ll admit the warmth was nice after the cool, breezy weather. Though it was beginning to warm up a bit in London our last couple of days there. I was very glad to have the jacket for most of the trip.
Bored? Never! I love to read about your travel adventures and the pictures are th icing on the cake. I hope your jet lag does not last too long. Welcome home.
Welcome home! I do dislike that jet lag thing. Takes me ages to get over it fully. Looking forward to lots of trip post..not boring neighbor-ish at all!
So glad you are home safe and sound..I agree there is not place like it. But I still love to see your pictures and go along through the blog! Get some rest and love on your son!!
Glad you are home and beginning the process of getting back into your regular routine. I just finished packing this morning and have used your packing post as a model of sorts. I did a much better job this time, but still have a ways to go to be able to carry-on. I hope you get over your jet lag quickly. You pictures have been a delight. Now it’s of to Paris (first time) as we continue to celebrate our 40th anniversary!
Welcome back! I love the picture of the gardens at Hampton Court. My family is currently in the habit of not traveling, because of the expense, but I would love to get back to traveling at some point! Is it bad that I just want to go alone, sans husband and kids? Any time we go somewhere it’s like I just take my mom show on the road and it never feels like a vacation at all, it feels like more work!
Jill, thanks! I know what you mean about taking the Mom show on the road! I definitely do that when we travel with our son. Not quite so bad just traveling with le monsieur, though he does need help with packing and navigation.
Welcome back! You will NEVER be that neighbour who bores us with vacation photos! Great pics so far, and I note that jacket seems to have earned its keep (and weight allowance) on this trip. California warmth is probably one more thing you’re appreciating about home, sweet home. . .
materfamilias, yes I’ll admit the warmth was nice after the cool, breezy weather. Though it was beginning to warm up a bit in London our last couple of days there. I was very glad to have the jacket for most of the trip.
Bored? Never!
I love to read about your travel adventures and the pictures are th icing on the cake.
I hope your jet lag does not last too long.
Welcome home.
hostess, thank you. Today is better than yesterday, and I’m hoping I’ll be fully adjusted by tomorrow.
Welcome home. You look very chic in that coat – and warm, too.
Lorrie, thanks so much! The coat was warm as well as waterproof, both very welcome.
It is always nice to see travel pictures, I really like that. Especially love the scenery in the Lake District!
Glad you had a great journey.
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Lady of Style, we really loved the Lake District. It was like something out of a story book.
Your coat looks as though it served you well. I love to hear and enjoy other’s people’s adventures. Welcome home.
Madame Là-Bas, yes the coat was definitely a good idea. Thank you.
I enjoy your travel pictures as much as my own! Hope you had a good trip, and welcome back!
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Nicolene, thank you!
Welcome home, Susan! Love the pic of Henry VIII.
Patti, thank you. they were both very good, stayed in character the whole time.
Glad you made it safe and sound… and do hope the jetlag isn’t too much of a killer… 🙂
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vicki, thanks! It hasn’t been too bad so far, am hoping by tomorrow it’s gone.
Welcome home! I do dislike that jet lag thing. Takes me ages to get over it fully.
Looking forward to lots of trip post..not boring neighbor-ish at all!
Adrienne, thank you. It takes longer than it used to, that’s for sure!
So glad you are home safe and sound..I agree there is not place like it. But I still love to see your pictures and go along through the blog! Get some rest and love on your son!!
Pam, thank you, and have been doing plenty of that!
Glad you are home and beginning the process of getting back into your regular routine. I just finished packing this morning and have used your packing post as a model of sorts. I did a much better job this time, but still have a ways to go to be able to carry-on. I hope you get over your jet lag quickly. You pictures have been a delight. Now it’s of to Paris (first time) as we continue to celebrate our 40th anniversary!
cathy, have a WONDERFUL time in Paris, and Happy Anniversary!!
What gorgeous weather you had – especially in the Lake District. Sunshine really makes a place shine.
Grace, actually that day was one of the rare ones. Most days we had clouds and rain!
I don’t get to travel enough and your adventures help sooth that sore spot. So keep the travel posts coming, if you wish!
Mara, thank you. I have many more pictures to share, so hope you enjoy. I also hope you get to travel as much as you’d like soon.
These pics are great, and I’m looking forward to more! For me, it’s a pleasure to travel vicariously with friends.
(And I’m pleased to see that your gloves got to take in the sights as well…)
rubiatonta, oh I was so glad to have those gloves, especially in Scotland! Thank you again.
Welcome back@! It felt like a whirlwind trip, and jet lag is a natural outcome. Rest and bask in the comfort of home.
Duchesse, thank you. It WAS a whirlwind trip, but we had so much fun!
Welcome back! I love the picture of the gardens at Hampton Court. My family is currently in the habit of not traveling, because of the expense, but I would love to get back to traveling at some point! Is it bad that I just want to go alone, sans husband and kids? Any time we go somewhere it’s like I just take my mom show on the road and it never feels like a vacation at all, it feels like more work!
Jill, thanks! I know what you mean about taking the Mom show on the road! I definitely do that when we travel with our son. Not quite so bad just traveling with le monsieur, though he does need help with packing and navigation.
Welcome home! Love the cool and breezy photo! Looking forward to more photos of your adventures.
Judith, thank you so much! It’s good to be home.
Oh, plese do show us more photos!! That shot of London makes me miss it!