Ye Olde English Sweet Shoppe
Here’s a funny thing: I’ve no idea whether or not sweet shops (candy stores) such as the one pictured above ever existed in the U.S. or not. This Mr. Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe is in Falmouth, England. The jars of sweets, especially the boiled sweets, reminded me of the thrill of excitement my sisters and Read the Rest…
Trebah Gardens
I took these photos at Trebah Gardens in Cornwall when we visited earlier this year but I saved them for today – you’ll see why below. This view of the gardens was taken from in front of the house looking down on the gardens towards the bay. According to the history of the gardens, this Read the Rest…
All About Tulips At Eden Project
For Photo Friday today, I’m sharing my totally self-indulgent flower photos. Much easier to capture in the right pose than children will ever be 🙂 These photos were taken at the Mediterranean Biome of the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK in March. By now, I hope you’ve been able to enjoy tulips blooming in your Read the Rest…
Cheer for Earth Day with WEEE-Man
This is WEEE-Man. WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, waste which usually ends up in landfill but from which this seven-foot tall piece of artwork was constructed. His teeth are computer mice, his eyes the doors of front-loader washers. Within the structure there are kitchen appliances such as toasters and microwave ovens; large Read the Rest…
Farm Shops in Cornwall
I found Cornwall Farm Shops a great alternative to shopping for organic food at a grocery store – the sights and sounds are much more interesting. The cows were a huge attraction for BigB and his younger cousin – who was very proud to show us “his farm”. The Long Close Farm is between the Read the Rest…
Proposed Cornwall Trip Itinerary
Truro Cathedral, photo credit: Flickr I obsess about trip planning. There are times when I’ve been known to research a destination so deeply that I’m stymied by all the possible things to see and do when we get there. Inevitably, I find I need to step back, think about the goal of the trip whether Read the Rest…
News from Cornwall on the BBC World Service broadcasting on KUOW
I happened to catch some midday radio on KUOW, my local NPR station today and I was surprised to find myself listening to a piece on how the UK recession is impacting people in Truro, Cornwall. When the segment finished, the presenter then welcomed the “new listeners to the BBC World Service in Seattle”! Read the Rest…
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