I have been working for the past year to develop a study abroad program between the university I teach at and Durham University in England, and this summer I was able to travel to the UK for site research. It was Mia’s first international trip!
London was a whirlwind. We took red, blue, black, and green underground lines to all the major city sights, pulling a chubby little toddler hand up and down escalators and hot stuffy tunnels toward platforms with loud speeding trains. We explored winding cobblestone streets lined with brick pubs and dark alleyways leading up to markets bursting with flowers, cheese, fresh sea food, donuts, mushrooms, and wine. We crossed the Thames into St. Paul’s to find William Blake and cheered in the green at Chelsea.
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At the end of the trip, we boarded a train from Platform 9 3/4 on route to our next magical adventure (to be continued...)
~Nel~
Great fun photos!
ReplyDeleteI am glad y'all found 9 3/4!
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Nice! Mia is such a cutie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip! And though she is so young, she seems to really understand all the signifigance of it. Favorite photos are four and five!
ReplyDeleteYour mom blogged about your trip...that is awesome. Looks like little one really enjoyed her one on one time with me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful trip, Nel. A couple of pictures on here I haven't seen. That brick building with the red window frames is so charming. I just want to kiss Mia in these pictures. Glad you had this experience. ~mom
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful adventure!
ReplyDeleteNow that is an amazing adventure for Mia.
ReplyDeleteAnd so happy she got to visit Platform 9 too.
Mia is so cute - she really likes to pose for pictures - I wonder if she will remember her trip - I sure do hope so. That is wonderful to be able to travel like that!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the beautiful, fun photos!
ReplyDeleteMia is super cute!
You asked about my blog name - I was inspired by John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. I was reading the book when I came up with that name! I am a big fan of John Steinbeck.
Hugs and blessings, dearest Sheri.
Oh, London...my next destination after I hit the countryside and coastal villages in Cornwall! Best of success, Nel!
ReplyDeleteWhat an experience for Mia. A blessing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely there.
ReplyDeleteI just love travel posts. :-) Cannot wait for part 2! :-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely trip and great memories to look back on for Mia. Thanks for taking us along via photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun, darling photos of Mia, and enjoyed seeing the photos of iconic spots in London. The last time I was there was in 2015.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity and a lovely trip for little Mia! So sad to hear of the Queen's passing. She certainly lived and interesting life.
ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds like a lovely adventure. Have been to London several times and loved it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely trip!
ReplyDeleteI recognize a lot of those spots! What a wonderful time away -- and so delightful to have Mia there, too. Did you go to Pollock's Toy Museum and shop> One of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful visit to London with you, Nel. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your relationship with Durham. Your photos of Mia are darling! I also need to catch up with your book. Hopefully soon!
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