“Half memoir, half travel, A Yank Back to England...is an absolutely wonderful book, not only about going home again but also about love and family and tradition and the passage of the years.” —Michael Dirda, Pulitzer Prize-winning literary critic (Washington Post) To see the entire quote, click here.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
New Canterbury Tales
Surrounded by snow, we're definitely ready for a trip...at least mentally. To get in the mood, here's a lovely shot Prodigal Wife took in Canterbury on one of our annual visits.
What a pretty photo!! I do so want to go back to the UK for a visit. My cousin just got married at St. Mary's Church in Leciestershire, I so wish I would have had enough notice to go.
Great photo! I have been there twice. Was there this past summer and the town has grown so much since I was there 20 years ago. It was very busy. My favorite Bed and Breakfast there is Queen Anne's House located near the church which supposedly has the head of Sir Thomas Moore buried there.
Standing, from L to R: Lew (Dad), Frances (Prodigal Wife), Denis (The Prodigal Tourist), and Jessie (Mum). Floating: Kate (Prodigal Daughter).
About this blog
You are reading random vignettes, deleted scenes, and other extras from and about my book, A Yank Back to England: The Prodigal Tourist Returns. Enjoy, let me know what you think, ask questions, and thanks for your support! Cheers, The Prodigal Tourist
Years ago I shed my Cockney accent and left London's blighted East End for America. Since then, I’ve only returned to see my increasingly cantankerous parents and assorted relatives. Until my American wife comes along. She wants to tour, see the sights. No thank you. It’s not for me. But she insists, and I become a reluctant tourist in my former homeland.
6 comments:
Aaaah Canterbury! I used to visit there a lot when I was a wee nipper: my mum's family's from round those parts. Gorgeous photo!
Such a romantic looking place. Nice shot Frances.
Oh how lovely!
Do you have plans yet? It's been such a cold, snowy winter. I think everyone is ready for a holiday!
What a pretty photo!! I do so want to go back to the UK for a visit. My cousin just got married at St. Mary's Church in Leciestershire, I so wish I would have had enough notice to go.
Great photo! I have been there twice. Was there this past summer and the town has grown so much since I was there 20 years ago. It was very busy. My favorite Bed and Breakfast there is Queen Anne's House located near the church which supposedly has the head of Sir Thomas Moore buried there.
That is a lovely photo. It looks so peaceful and I love the tudor style(?) buildings.
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