RHYS BOWEN: I know this is supposed to be my week to host Jungle Reds, but I am in the middle of traveling. On Thursday I flew to England, arriving on Friday. I spent Friday night with family members in Hampshire, who live in a pretty cottage. (I say cottage because that's what it looks like from the outside, but it has seven bedrooms, eight acres, a pool and tennis court, a guest house etc etc. Quite lovely.
Now I'm happily in my friends house. On Monday to drive together to Lincoln where we're meeting up with more college friends. Lincoln is famous for its Cathedral, its castle that contains one of the few copies of the Magna Carta, as well as the Bomber Command museum, But mostly we'll be chatting, eating and drinking, I expect. I'll post pictures on my Facebook page, if you're interested.
Then back to London on Thursday for an important business meeting that I may be able to tell you about later. It's a fleeting visit but very nice to be in what still feels like home to me. Do you still have a place that feels like home the moment you get there?
What lovely photos! Thank you for sharing, Rhys! My home away from home was my Aunt Nancy Sue's home. You might go for a short visit and still be chatting hours later. And you knew if you wanted, she'd make up a bed for you and cook breakfast in the morning. It was like being at my Mom's house, my grandma's house, all in one place
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have a place like that. ! I’m trying to make my house the family center where everyone drops in
DeleteThat really is a pretty home! Were you loving the rain? It sure makes England lush and green. Have a wonderful time with your college friends Rhys.
ReplyDeleteA friend who lives near Chicago had a wonderful Arts & Crafts home, three stories of nooks and crannies, glowing woodwork, and charming murals. Roberta and I became instant best pals when we met 35 years ago, and I used to visit every year. I had my "own room" in her house, a tiny space on the 3rd floor where she kept her extensive kimono collection, and a bed covered in one of her amazing quilts. I always felt completely at home there, and we always had fun together.
Her life is totally different now, but I still feel "at home" with her, wherever we are.
P.S. it wasn't a heart attack! Myocarditis, and I am out of the hospital now, and with a few adjustments, back to our original travel plan. Thank you all for your kind words, thoughts, prayers, and in one case, burning of precious rare wood. It was really scary, and took the starch out of me for a couple days.
Oh Karen. I’m so glad it wasn’t a heart attack. I’m waving to you across England.
DeleteFrom Karen: waving back!
DeleteThat’s great news, Karen!
DeleteGood news, Karen. I'm glad to hear that you are out of the hospital. Take care and enjoy the rest of your trip.
DeleteGreat news Karen. Now you enjoy your trip, regain your oomph, and get back to your garden. Did the NHS give you free drugs to go home with? I heard that medication is a part of their health care service.
DeleteHope you have a lovely visit, Rhys . . . travel safely.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteHave a great trip, Rhys. The photos are lovely. Enjoy your family visits.
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of home, I usually think of Kansas City, Mo. I lived there from 4th grade through 11th grade and I still have friends who live there. When you go back to previous places you have lived, it is never quite the same.
ReplyDeleteI always felt most at home at Grandma B’s house and at my parents’ house. Now that they are all gone the place that feels most like home is my sister’s house. And this might seem weird, but I get that feeling of home at the cemetery where my parents, all 4 grandparents, and several other relatives are buried.
Sounds like you're in your happy place, Rhys! Fingers crossed for the important meeting.
ReplyDeleteI love where I live and my house, so I'd have to say I feel most at home right here in my own home.
What a grand cottage! I love the kitchen. Enjoy your travels! I certainly am noticing the peace and beauty and quirkiness of my home city of Portland right now. (where else would the response to the possibility of federal troops be an emergency naked bike ride?) Portland is my home and I love it here.
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