Yesterday morning we said good bye to London. There was still so much to do and see; this trip is really a cursory look at a country one could enjoy for months. As much as I enjoyed London, I am anticipating the travels through the country. I'm just a country girl. :)
Sandy and I prayed much as we drove out of London. PDave kept up with the affirming "stay left!" and Paul was a champion driver. It was a bit unnerving at times, especially when we hit a downpour near the Cotswolds in Burmick.
We first headed to Oxford and spent quite a bit of time learning the history and city. While we were rewarded with seeing Latimer, Cranmer, and Ridley it continues to be astonishing that the English have no clue about their reformation history - or don't agree with it.
At Wycliffe Hall we found the students don't study him as they study to become Vicars of the Church of England...interesting conversations. I don't have time now to expand as we are packed and ready to head through the Lake District on the way to Edinburgh.
We did have a lovely lunch at the Eagle and Child pub where Tolkien influenced Lewis, who later became a Christian. As fans of their literature, it was a treat to dine in the Rabbit Room in a traditional pub style with new friends from England, Finland and Ireland.
Coming into Liverpool was different - the city is pretty but lacking the charm of England noted other where. Our stay is brief and really just a bed to sleep in before leaving for Scotland - home of John Knox.
It is now Friday and almost a week into the trip. I miss the kids like crazy and wish to squeeze Miri! But traveling with good friends makes the trip even more enjoyable and a blessing as we are likeminded.
More to come.
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