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Sparrow Demitriesse Posts: 31 Joined: 23rd Jun 2011 Location: USA | quotePosted at 19:15 on 23rd June 2011 Hello! My name is Laura. I am 33, and former New Yorker now living in Los Angeles. I am a musician and an aspiring writer. For money, I work in Television Production. I am a serious Anglophile and I am planning a trip to the UK in August or September. I have been to London and Canterbury and was completely charmed by the whole place and (Quel Suprise!) enjoyed it more than Paris or the South of France. Anyway, I have been dreaming of England ever since my last trip 4 years ago. I would love to move there if only I didn't have to be an EU citizen to work there. Anyway, I am planning a trip, I will spend a week in Scotland, a few days in the Cotwolds, a few days in London, and a few days in Bournemouth (where I have a friend) and anywhere else that sounds enticing. I plan to rent a car and would love to learn about beautiful and interesting places to go. Castles, literary and musical landmarks, places to enjoy music, and magical places are on the agenda. I also intend to bring my guitar so please advise if there are open mics or bars where a person can play. Thanks so much in advance for any helpful hints! All the Best, Laura Sparrow |
Ron Brind Posts: 19044 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 19:22 on 23rd June 2011 Hi Laura and welcome to POE from Anna and Ron. Sounds like you are going to have a great time, and most certainly be the envy of other anglophiles here in the forum, of which there are many. |
Posts: Joined: 1st Jan 1970 | Hello Laura. If you look at the list to the left you will see The Cotswolds. Click on it for plenty of photos and ideas where to visit. There are sections for other counties and towns plus attractions, POE should be a great resource for your visit. Sure the members could give advice on just about any part of England. |
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa | quotePosted at 19:44 on 23rd June 2011 Hi Laura and a warm welcome to POE (Pictures of England). I really envy you the opportunity of visiting England in August/September which is usually a lovely time of year. |
| Sparrow Demitriesse Posts: 31 Joined: 23rd Jun 2011 Location: USA | quotePosted at 20:51 on 23rd June 2011 Thanks so much Ron, Anna, Mick and Cathy for the warm welcome. I look forward to seeing all of your lovely pictures and can't wait to see England in person again. I look forward to chatting with you! Laura |
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | quotePosted at 21:04 on 23rd June 2011 Hi Laura and welcome to POE. We're quite a happy freindly bunch and I'm you'll feel quite at home very quickly. If you get the chance to take a couple of days in the Lake District on your way down from Scotland I am sure you will not be dissapointed. My favourite part of this beautiful land. You will find a stunning array of photos on the site from every part of the country. |
| Sparrow Demitriesse Posts: 31 Joined: 23rd Jun 2011 Location: USA | quotePosted at 23:41 on 23rd June 2011 I just looked an the Lake District photos. Gorgeous! That first photo looks almost like Hawaii. Just beautiful. The Lake District is definitely on the list! Cheers, Dave! :) |
Ruth Gregory Posts: 8072 Joined: 25th Jul 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 04:02 on 24th June 2011 Hi Laura. Welcome to POE! I'm sure you'll love it here. Just over from the Lake District is the county of North Yorkshire. Heaven! http://www.picturesofengland.com/England/North_Yorkshire/pictures
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| Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England | quotePosted at 07:37 on 24th June 2011 As a Yorkshireman I cannot disagree with Ruth, but if I had to decide it would be The Lakes, but only by a whisker ! ! ! At the end of the day it's only 3-4 hours drive from my home so could always get back quickly if necessary. |
Gonul Posts: 2462 Joined: 30th Oct 2009 Location: Turkey | quotePosted at 07:38 on 24th June 2011 Hi Laura,welcome to POE  |
