Hershey's Kiss trees
One of those marvelous courtyards where the grass is so green is hurts
Dearest Kith and Kin:
Apparently I AM the kind of person who writes a blog, despite what I may have boldly declared before arriving here. But don't get too excited; this is a big step for someone who can barely rouse the technological energy to create a Facebook photo album. So this may be a disaster-but I am doing this for YOU, the people.
(Note: it's difficult to straddle that line between entertaining and overly facetious! I'll work on that.)
So although it seems an eternity, I've only been away from sunnyish Northern California a few weeks, if that. But oh, how much has happened! Upon landing at Heathrow after a pleasant 12-hour flight next to two uncompromisingly dull and silent Midwesterners, I was whisked away to a three day London orientation. No pictures of my temporary home (in a student-type houses in the Bloomsbury district) since I was too busy dragging my three Doberman-sized bags up four flights of stairs, one bag at a time.
Day One: settle in. Meetings. Dinner at Belgo, a bustling, hip Belgian restaurant. I chose the mushroom tart (or rather, was forced to choose it, as it was the only vegetarian option); it was huge, hot, and slightly gummy. I had a delicious and authentic ("authentic"-the catnip of tourists!) beer, Lindeman's Pecheresse. It was deeply fruity and peachy. (Note to parents: If you become distressed at hearing things like this, let me point out that I am of legal drinking age. Relax, and enjoy.)
Day Two: Day of many wonders, one right after another! First up was Hampton Court Palace. Feast your eyes on some snapshots, assuming I can figure out how to embed pictures.
UPDATE: No, I cannot figure out how to embed pictures where I actually WANT them to be. So, I guess you've already enjoyed my photos of the court grounds at the beginning of my post. I had to stumble somewhere, I suppose.
Well, all of this technological maneuvering has left my fingertips bruised and my cerebellum aching, so that's all for now, my lovelies. Subscribe to the blog (don't ask me how to do that, I can only hope it will be intuitive) and keep in touch!
And, not being facetious, I miss you all. Peace, love, ciao.
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4 comments:
First off, you are adorable Liz. Second, I like the idea of a blog. I still intend on sending snail mail, but this way you'll have less to write in terms of the general and you can just share with me all the juicy things you don't want to post. Third, I've subscribed to your blog and you are now on my google homepage (Don't you feel special?). Finally, I miss you! But so far things sound as though they are going well. I'm glad :).
-Love, Liz
wow; blue skies! how long did that last??!
ooooo I get to be the first to comment. In bloggerland I think that's something to brag about. Love Hampton Court Palace. Can't wait to see more. Dana
Liz, you are hilarious! You have managed to straddle the line between facetious and... the other word that you used quite well. I'm glad you are having fun! Also, I sent you a skype invitation so I think if you accept me it will work. Alternatively, you can search my berkeley email, I think that's how I found your name. And I subscribed, it was basically intuitive.
Okay, <3
Jackie
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