Tag Archives: britain
The Eye
The Eye, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Thought I’d randomly post a photo I took in London in May. The London Eye is a photographers dream. Interesting structure, loads of different perspectives, and it’s situated in a fantastic spot. We’ve been home now for almost a month. I’m missing traveling this morning. Feeling nostalgic about ourContinue reading “The Eye”
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Beverages in Britain, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. A few beverages at the Water Witch in Lancaster, England. Taken September 8, 2007 with the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT.
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Jug Of Tea Anyone?, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Morecombe, England. Taken on September 16, 2007 with the Canon Digital Rebel XT.
A Photo A Day From Planet Earth
; } Piglets Near Ullswater – The Lakes, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Well, it happened again. On Friday, August 29, this photo was used at the planet earth photo of the day. Pretty cool. Go over and check out the page HERE. It’s pretty cool. There are some great photos to see. They titled myContinue reading “A Photo A Day From Planet Earth”
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Piglets Near Ullswater – The Lakes, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Piglets in Ullswater, England. Taken in September 2007 with the Canon Rebel XT.
Photo Hunt – Clouds
This week’s theme for the Photo Hunt is clouds. I’m going to do something I’ve never done… I’m going to post more than one photo. Why you ask? I can’t decide which one to use, so you’re getting to see all the candidates. If you’d like to join in all the photo hunt fun, clickContinue reading “Photo Hunt – Clouds”
Photo Hunt – Supported
Devil’s Bridge – Kirkby, U.K., originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Wow, I’m actually posting this on Saturday, the day I’m supposed to be posting the photo hunt photo for the week. I’m impressed with myself. Especially considering that I’ve been very late in posting the last few weeks. Luckily I remembered today was Saturday. Today’s theme…Continue reading “Photo Hunt – Supported”
Along The Wall
Along The Wall, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl. Stone stacked wall, Lakes District, U.K. Taken with the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT.
More Downtown Lancaster
More Downtown Lancaster Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
Lancaster, U.K. – Downtown
Lancaster, U.K. – Downtown Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl One of the last photos I took in Lancaster when we went out to get pasty and chai.
Pasty
Pasty Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl Our Last Day In Lancaster was spent hanging out at Mary and Martin’s place, taking a jaunt to the Cornish Bakery for a couple of pasties and Cafe Nero for some chai, packing, grocery shopping with Mary, going to the University to pick up a couple of t-shirts, and goingContinue reading “Pasty”
Back In Lancaster
It’s Monday, September 17, and we are back in Lancaster. I’ve just done a massive update to my page here with pictures from our sojourn to Barcelona. I’ve not done a very good job in that they appear in reverse. If you want to view things in order, you have to scroll down to whereContinue reading “Back In Lancaster”
On The Waterfront, Morecambe
On The Waterfront, Morecambe Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl This building, like many, is abandoned. They are trying to restore it, as they are others in the area, in an attempt to revitalize the town.
The Stone Jetty
The Stone Jetty Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl This is part of the attempt at revitalising the waterfront in Morecambe.
Side Street – Morecambe, U.K.
IMG_7258.JPG Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl The Wednesday before we ventured off to Barcelona we took a little trip out to Morecambe, the town close to Lancaster that’s on Morecambe Bay. The thing with Morecambe is that is used to be a very hip happening and busy seaside town. People went there to vacation and hangContinue reading “Side Street – Morecambe, U.K.”
Lancaster Countryside
Lancaster Countryside Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl Still on the famous, at least to us, sheep walk. At this point the path has left the canal and enters sheep pastures.
Lake District National Park
Lake District National Park Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl Just lovely. We had perfect walking weather. It was not too hot, overcast, and slightly windy.
The Most Common Resident
The Most Common Resident Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl These are the guys that are everywhere in the lake district and really, all around northern England. They are different looking sheep than we’ve seen in the U.S.
Cheers From The U.K.
Here I sit, 29 hours after getting up at home yesterday morning, sleepy yet chipper, enjoying a cup of tea at Mary and Martin’s house in Lancaster, Lancashire, UK. They live on, get this, Portland Street. Fitting eh? The trip this long day went very smoothly until we got to Chicago. And really, getting thereContinue reading “Cheers From The U.K.”
