Monday, March 5, 2012

Hello from England!

I'm on the hotel computer and only have four minutes left, so this will be short!

Amsterdam was wonderful. I have photos to post later. I managed to visit the Anne Frank house, eat a delicious pancake (apple and bacon), pop into Pompadour, a chocolate boutique, and walk around some. To my relief, everyone I met spoke excellent English. This is helpful since I don't speak Dutch.

Now I'm in Newcastle. I arrived last night about 11 PM, after being awake for 36 hours. I slept 14 hours last night! I've done a bit of shopping (more chocolate, this time at Hotel Chocolat, and books at Waterstone's). I also popped into Boots for a razor, which I forgot. It was either that or go home hairy. I also visited the Grainger market, which I find fascinating. I especially love the butchers; all that meat just lying out in the open. (Most Americans would hyperventilate. Where are the neat packages sealed and protected from germs??) And then I walked along the quay back to the hotel. My room overlooks the river Tyne; it's a lovely view.

I'm excited to be here. I was tempted to break into a happy dance of joy along the quay, but I restrained myself. One doesn't break into happy dances of joy at my age. (Confession: sometimes I do, but only when I'm with other people. Otherwise I'd be taken for a complete lunatic, wouldn't I?)

I love the bridges that span the Tyne here in Newcastle. The Millenium Bridge is the loveliest, with its changing colored lights.

Tomorrow Tanya and I take the train to Edinburgh. Excitement!

More later from the UK...

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for thinking of us during your holiday. Enjoy every minute, girl. Happy Dances are good, y'hear?

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  2. So close, and yet so far!
    Glad you're having fun but WISH you were further south!
    Jx

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  3. Personally, I think you're not allowed to be where you are, doing all the wonderful things you're doing, WITHOUT doing a happy dance. So get happy dancing, lady!!!

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  4. Jeanne and Jamie, okay, okay! I'll do a little happy dance of joy. In my hotel room. :-)

    Jackie, I've thought that same thing numerous times. We are breathing the same air, my dear friend!

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