Castles of the Iron Ring

The year was 1272 when Edward I, son of King Henry III, became the King of England. Unlike his father, … More

Here Comes the Sun

Give me the sun give me the sea give me a place just to be me. It might rain tomorrow … More

What’s my photographic groove? It’s simple, really. Simplicity! I love to take photos of uncomplicated things. The simpler, the better. … More

My grandkids just got a new puppy! They are learning that puppies must be taken out repeatedly – even in … More

We wrapped up four wonderful days in York and headed for the Cotswolds. The three-hour journey was the furthest distance … More

Aww, the Lake District… home of lush green valleys, wildflower meadows and azure blue lakes, where the cascading slopes of … More

Wales, UK has more castles per square mile than any other country in Europe. With castles, abbey ruins, and scenic … More

I pondered for weeks about how best to share my recent travel experience in Great Britain. I thought about grouping … More

A three-week self-driving tour of England and Wales was an ambitious undertaking, but we did it! It’s something we have … More