The overall purpose of this trip, or at least the inciting obligation (ooo fancy) is to check in with our scattered family units every couple of years. Despite the modern…
Murica!: North America 2023, Part 2
We left the charming, perfectly sized Halifax airport and flew south to begin the American portion of our North American tour. And really, if you are going to visit “America”,…
Just the Halifax: North America 2023, Part 1
For more than a year now, we’ve had a big trip on the books. We had promised our family when we left the States that we would be back every…
Just a Little Push: Dursley 2023, Part 8
The last excursion of note on this trip was into Cardiff, the capital of Wales. To this day I don’t think I (hi, it’s John this time) I could accurately…
Home of My Favorite Steak: Dursley 2023, Part 7
Look, I know it’s not actually a good steak, but I was a loyal Swanson’s customer as a child, and Boston Market as a young “adult”, and I have definitely…
Early Days: Dursley 2023, Part 2
We began our last minute-ish excursion to southern England at 3:30AM. E-frickin-gad. This allowed us to get cleaned up and repack the few things we’d used while being in a…
The Day We Met Glen Albyn: UK 2023, Day 07
Ah, Glen Albyn. Not the kind of famous that you instantly recognize the name, but once pointed out to you, you’ll never forget and may feel a little silly that…
It’s Only a Model: UK 2023, Day 06
A nifty bit of serendipity revealed itself on our first full day in Scotland. One of the people we were traveling with had a clear idea of their Scottish ancestry…
With a Little Help From My Friends: UK 2023, Day 05
After exhausting everything we could possibly see and do in the Borders (please tell me that by now you get how absurd that statement is) it was time for us…
Are You Sad Because You’re On Your Own?: UK 2023, Day 04
On the last night of this trip, we four friends sat at dinner and chatted amiably about the week that was. Lisa and I broke out one of our go-to…
