Hegdale Barn

Kent, a county in southeast England, is well worth visiting. Kent is one of the “home counties” that immediately surround London.  Kent has the mildest climate in the United Kingdom, and for many years was a major farming area, particularly for hops. It used to be that London families would travel out to Kent by train to participate in the…

The English Bathroom

A delicate subject, for sure, but it is worth sharing a few tips on the English bathroom and how they vary from a typical American bathroom. There are some quirks worth knowing about in advance that may make your “visits” better. First off, the English bathroom has, on average, zero counter space. Counters are for kitchens, not for bathrooms, at…

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

In London there are many attractions and unique offerings for a visitor. We have not personally been able to see them all, but that doesn’t mean we cannot tell you about them. Our good friend, Misty Watkins and her husband recently visited London for a few days before going on to other sites and then joining us for a cruise…