Don't get me wrong... I am an American, and proud of this. I suspect that if you cut me I would bleed red, white, and blue blood. But I also have a incredibly strong love, appreciation, and connection to this land - be it England, Wales, Scotland, or Ireland. Had I the financial ability I would live 6 months of the year here and 6 months in the states. (probably in 2 month time frames because being separated from family would be wrenching otherwise - love each and every one fiercely). Having the time and funds to explore here would be brilliant! One could argue that our heritage plays a role. That would be a - yes.
But since this not about to happen, I will have to content myself with occasional jaunts here. Had to leave the hotel early because my flight time was changed so I missed the Farewell breakfast. Ah well, that's another story. Think I will just have to return and stay longer at the end of the tour... maybe take a jaunt over to Wales and Cornwall and/or a quiet drive down to Canterbury and Dover. But return I will as long as I have funds, stamina, health - I think that's all that's necessary because the desire is definitely there.
I am planting little England seeds into the family in hopes that at least one person will decide to begin saving for this trip now. Returning in 2-3 years max - gotta get my England fix.
Why am I so nutsy about the UK, especially London? History folks, history and heritage. This is the land we sprung from family... at least 85% according to my ancestry calculations. Perhaps because it was the first European country I went to on my 2+ month, self designed tour those many years ago. My favorite comment back then was... wonder what that is? and wonder where I'm at? Truth. Perhaps that's also why I planned a day of wandering and discovering - my day off in the midst of a tour. Well worth it. Loved the (expensive) rickshaw return from the London Eye to the hotel.
One of my personal goals for this trip was to break out of the routine. There is absolutely nothing wrong with routine since it does give structure, but every once in awhile you need to shake it up, do something totally different. This adds a better perspective to what you are doing... and why. I did and I have. Same quirky person... and yet... Never assume that the person you are with is the same right now as they were yesterday. They may be and then... maybe not. If you don't assume, you may discover a surprise in those who populate your world. Always let it grow. Atrophy in any area of our lives is a killer, and I think boring. Don't do boring.
Thanks for joining in on my London Adventure. Hope it brought you some smiles and some new understandings.
Celebrate life, especially yours! 🙌
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