Happy Friday Bloglandia! In case you missed it in your WordPress Reader, Episode 7 of The Book Owl Podcast hit the air waves...or rather the pod waves yesterday. Although Episode 6, in which I took listeners to the moon with some Fake News, is my favorite episode so far, this one is a close second. … Continue reading The British Library Birthday Bash — The Book Owl Podcast
Travel Pic Thursday – Kew Gardens Part Three (UK)
Well, the weather here Portland isn't exactly get-out-in-the-garden weather, but that's no reason to not continue on our virtual garden tour of Kew Gardens situated just a short Tube hop away from the heart of London. The previous two weeks, we've roamed around Kew's Palm House and the other glass houses that are pretty impressive, but … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday – Kew Gardens Part Three (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: Kew Gardens’ Houses of Glass (UK)
After stopping for a warm up inside the Palm House, this week we're continuing on our stroll through few of Kew Gardens other indoor attractions: the Temperate House, the Waterlily House, and the Princess of Wales Conservatory. The landscape architects of Kew Gardens clearly understood the need for cover with the UK's weather (it rains now … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: Kew Gardens’ Houses of Glass (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: The Palm House at Kew Gardens (UK)
Thanks to a cheap flight and some rapid vacation planning, I had the good fortune to be in London for my birthday last year. Because I love gardening and all things botanical, I made plans to trek out to Kew Gardens for my birthday outing. Kew Gardens is huge, so rather than overwhelming you with … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: The Palm House at Kew Gardens (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: The Walls of York (England)
Yes, after a long absence during my website remodel, Travel Pic Thursday is back. Sort of. To all my many new followers, Travel Pic Thursday is usually just a posting of one or two photos taken during my travels along with a few interesting facts regarding the history and lore of the place. However, sometimes … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: The Walls of York (England)
Travel Pic Thursday: York Minster (UK)
I'm cheating again with Travel Pic Thursday by stealing borrowing a post from an old blog of mine that has long since gone to blog limbo. As I used to get far more detailed about my travels, this Travel Pic Thursday won't have the usual quick facts, but don't worry because York Minster is fascinating enough … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: York Minster (UK)
Travel Pic Thursday: Arthur’s Seat – Edinburgh, Scotland
It's been a busy Thursday for me, so I'm cheating a bit with this week's Travel Pic. Instead of the usual couple of photos and quick facts from my travels, I've copied a full post from a now-retired travel blog of mine. So, strap on your hiking boots and let's climb up Arthur's Seat (wait, … Continue reading Travel Pic Thursday: Arthur’s Seat – Edinburgh, Scotland
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