Ozguy made it to England!

[just_mills]

Woo!!

Received a message from him this morning on my phone!
He's here, safe and sound after a tremendously epic flight, and ready to see the sights!

I told him that he'll need to update on how his trip is going, or there will be trouble, lol.

Is it silly that I'm exicted for him being on my home turf!? Wish I could show him so many things. Stupid fucking work, hahaha!

But anyways, he is here! On GMT for once, lol!

 

[Gamby6]

I thought you live in Toronto. When did you move to England?

 

[just_mills]

I thought you live in Toronto. When did you move to England?

I'm from England, lol. I drift back and forth between here and there..

 

[star-warrior]

Yay! for Ozguy Hope you have a nice time in old Blighty!

 

[ozguy]

.... But anyways, he is here!

Indeed I am ... and loving it! Day 1 spent seeing the sights of Shrewsbury, where I'm staying for the next week. Shrewsbury is amazing .... It's like stepping back into medieval England. Shrewsbury is also famous for being the birth place and home town of Charles Darwin. Can't wait to see more of it tomorrow. A few pics from today's sightseeing ...

Typical Shrewsbury buildings ...

The aptly named Grope Lane. The story goes that it was a 'red light' district back in medieval times ...

Fish Street ...

Shrewsbury Library. Formerly Shrewsbury School, where Charles Darwin was educated ...

Shrewsbury Castle (wouldn't be England without a castle!) ...

More sightseeing in Shrewsbury to look forward to tomorrow, then we're going for a drive around North Wales on Wednesday. After that, we'll visit the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Bristol etc etc before heading to London next week. My camera is going to be very busy!!

I LOVE this place!!!

 

[star-warrior]

Lovely photos Oz. Wales has loads of castles

 

[Yooper]

What did you do, take the weather with you?

I don't believe weather that nice is English.

(Things actually look a bit dry to me.)

 

[treanir]

Ooooh, so close and yet so far!

Enjoy your trip!

 

[unloadonme]

If you're in Shrewsbury, try:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-attinghampark

I was there only last week. Also, if you like steam trains:

http://www.svr.co.uk/

 

[Croynan]

wonderful pictures. have a great time

eM.

 

[Knucklehead]

Great pictures.Enjoy your holiday..

 

[kallipolis]

Gorgeous views. And with such marvellous weather.

 

[braex27]

I am green with envy, Ozzy.

 

[Sam Blum]

Have a wonderful, delicious, exhausting, fun, thrilling time! Are you taking LSL as well as your hols? I think that there are a few festivals on in the UK & Ireland at the moment, too. Could be wrong, but some friends were muttering about performing there...

And the roses must be flowering heavily. You can be inspired by all of the beautiful, extravagant English gardens. How intoxicating for you.

Don't let the opportunities to eat tasty things with tea pass you by, either. Take care, and let your heart flow over. M

 

[quasar]

What did you do, take the weather with you?

I don't believe weather that nice is English.

(Things actually look a bit dry to me.)

We're actually getting some really nice weather at the moment - anywhere between 23c to 28c, and yes, we could really do with some rain as things are getting a bit dry, the green, green grass is starting to look like yellow hay!!!

 

[ozguy]

Some pics from today's meanderings around Shrewsbury. A little overcast today, but still very warm. Shrewsbury is just full of delights. I love this place!!!

Hanging baskets and floral displays in tubs are everywhere. Really lovely ...

Buildings from medieval England are lovingly retained here ...

Shrewsbury town square ...

'The Dingle' within Quarry Park. Absolutely breathtaking! ...

 

[ronboy]

Beautiful pics of a beautiful place!

Thanks for sharing with us Oz...

 

[ozguy]

More pics from today ....

Shrewsbury Abbey ...

St Chad's Cathedral. One of only three round churches in England, St Chad's is the largest ...

We ended our day of sightseeing with a delicious afternoon tea (English breakfast tea with scones, jam and clotted cream of course!) in this gorgeous little place. A perfect ending to a perfect day! ...

 

[kallipolis]

Lucky tourist.The gardens and the churches are a marvel.

 

[ronboy]

I soooooo want to go to the UK.....

The scenery there is almost as beautiful as UK men are!