Where's Wendy?

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”Mark Twain

Wonder where we go when we're not at home in Ann Arbor? Here are some of our favorite past destinations.
Want more information about a trip? Leave a comment or send me an email-- at wendy@retiredinannarbor.com.

General cost without airfare:
$ (under $100/day person)
$$ (under $200/day person)
$$$ (under $300/day person)
$$$$ (big bucks! $400-day per person or more)

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Isle of Wight--July

Fantastic scenery and a reasonably easy walk
The Isle of Wight is an island just off the southern coast of England, with a long and interesting history.  The most famous residents were Queen Victoria (and her family), and Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Isle of Wight in red
Route of Contours Isle of Wight coast path tour

Tennyson monument
Following the path through a fern forest!
Pubs with centuries of history
Private homes with thatched roofs and beautiful English gardens
Local cider on draft
Curious locals
Sailing on the Solway-- mainland England in the background
Sunday morning regatta
Cutest ice cream truck! 
Town of Cowes
Osborne House which was built in the 1840's by Prince Albert as a summer retreat for the Royal Family
Best cottage name!
Tea and scones in a monastery garden
Shady path on a sunny day!









One of our favorite places to stay!




After hiking the Isle of Wight, we stayed in London for a few days.  Aside from the normal tourist destinations, we discovered a new favorite:   Neal's Yard cheese shop in Borough Market.  We first discovered Neal's Yard cheddar at Zingerman's deli, and immediately fell in love.

Interesting tip:  cheese is a great souvenir!  As long as it is aged, you can declare it-- and the custom's guys don't even raise an eyebrow.  There is no extra duty or limit (like with wine)-- and it is appreciated by all cheese lovers!


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