04 April 2009

Nonstop.


burford village
Originally uploaded by approximately_yes
This is a snap from today, about 0930 this morning in Burford Village a half hour from Oxford. It's a Cotswold Village, meaning a quaint town compiled of hundreds of dwellings made of honey colored stone that dates back centuries. Burford is certainly a quintessential English settlement.

We weren't in Burford for very long, just 45 minutes and I unfortunately never made it beyond the Church graveyard. There were hundreds of old stones — hundreds — and so much beauty, character, with a healthy dosage of eeriness. I was shooting the entire time, and never truly felt that I got what I wanted (hence me sticking around for so long, attempting to capture something magnificent). The sun was really gorgeous in the early morning, casting shadows from so many interesting flowers and trees.



Church cemetary, Burford Village. The trees were so unlike anything I've seen before.

Detail on headstone.


We boarded the bus and made our way to Bath. It was nothing of what I'd expected: It was better. Bath is so gorgeous, surrounded by hills dotted with old buildings. The countryside leading into the city was the greenest I've ever seen. And the Roman Baths themselves were quite beautiful. Bath is a very historic, posh city — I'd only wished I could have spent more time there.





The MSU Moorhead group at the Royal Crescent, Bath.



Catching some b-e-a-tiful (and much-needed) sunshine at the Roman Baths!






A quick shot from overhead. I don't know why my camera changed everything strange colors. Maybe the healing waters have that effect on things...

I took plenty of photos, but I'm having issues with my camera/computer. I'll try not to get too behind on posting. I've been busy.

Speaking of busy, I'm really exhausted and need to get some sleep for a big day in London tomorrow, where I plan to traverse the Notting Hill area, visit the British Museum, Albert and Victoria, and explore Central London, catch some great city night life and make it home in time for bed...

Love.

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