Our Wonderful UK Excursion Part A

Our UK vacation had roughly 4 sections to it:
A. Oxford
B. Manchester
C. the English/Welsh countryside
D. London

A. Oxford
To get from London to Oxford, we took some subways and a train...2 forms of transportations that were a first for me (Elizabeth). Shea led the way to his favorite places around Oxford and we were once again so deeply happy to be around scholasticism and beauty. We went up to the top of St. Mary's Cathedral and overlooked the city.









Even though it was a bit warm when we were there, we couldn't resist having tea and scones (all handmade!) at the Rose. Thank you, Mom, for that gift! :)























Shea then valiantly punted down the River Cherwell with me in the boat. It was really fun once we got the hang of it. That evening we walked to a lovely pub on the Thames for dinner.



























Shea and I walked the walks around Christ Church college and Magdelan college (the college where C.S. Lewis taught at). Here are some pictures from those quiet, lush strolls.











We visited the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. It was the first public museum in Europe. Pictured here are Elizabeth sizing herself up to her Greek ancestors and the first seals of Oxford (1249 A.D.).