We left London yesterday and took the train to Salisbury fairly early in the morning. The tube was really delayed and crowded because someone was under a train at one of the stations (no idea how that happened or how it ended). Salisbury is a really pretty little town with cobblestone streets and lots of shops and a market in the morning. We first thing took the bus to Stonehenge, only a 20 minute drive. Stonehenge was really cool and even though you can't touch it you can get fairly close. It was also a nice day, breezy and sunny. They had an audioguide explaining what every stone was called and such, but it was kind of boring and more interesting to just sit and look at it.
When we got back to Salisbury we got a late lunch and Brian and I had a high tea. It was an amazing tea with 4 differnet finger sandwiches and delicious scones. Funny thing was we were in the resturant of a Best Western. Then we just walked around the town for a bit, took a nap, and then later went to a late dinner at Gastrobistro recommended by the owner of the Bed&Breakfast we are staying in. It was quite a good French place, although the portions were all pretty small. The best part was we had a coupon for a free glass of champagne per person and the house champagne was really good! All the wine in Europe has been good. Oh! Actually that reminds me: while we were in London we walked around Brick Alley (flea market type street) and found a guy making fresh mojitos on the street in front of a cafe. We stopped and had some and even though they were ridiculously expensive (£5 each) they were worth it. He ground up limes and fresh mint with a mortar and pestle for each drink individually. Then we sat and enjoyed them in the cafe, which was very chill and had a Moroccan theme.
Today we have been walking all around town looking for an internet place, and we finally found one at the library. We leave in a few hours for Dartmouth (southwest England) and are staying with the family of a friend. Apparently they should have really good fish and chips there since it's a fishing town so I'm looking forward to that. Maybe while I'm there I'll be able to post some pictures of Stonehenge.
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I'm excited to hear about the fish and chips - the concept weirds me out a little. Yet, people eat them and like them, so I assume they must be tasty.
Also, we got Thrashers yesterday and I ate one plain for you. :) (It was not nearly as good as the ones I ate smothered in salt and vinegar)
Did you feel anything magical at Stonehenge? I bet it was glowing green too!
Awwww.....now I miss Thrashers and the beach! Stonehenge was very cool, not a disappointment. I don't know if I would go as far as "magical", but I'm glad we made a side trip to see it. We are so taking at least a weekend trip to the beach when I get back!
I still say that if they build a minigolf course right through Stonehenge, it would be AWESOME!!!111
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