Blogs from Ramsgate, Kent, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 2

Geo: 51.3347, 1.41787Today was a beautiful day. Blue sky's, warm sun and light wind so Lily and I went for a walk on the Ramsgate Main Sands. While on our walk we found two starfish on the beach. Sorry for the quality of these photos, they were taken with my phone.... read more

Geo: 51.3347, 1.41787Our Friend Julie came to see us while on her 2008 European vacation. We tried to keep her busy with showing her the sights around Kent. Wetook her to Lilys favorite beach (Botany Bay), Ramsgate Harbor,Canterbury (to see the Cathederal), Walmer Castle, Dover Castle,Samphire Hoe park Dover,A day trip to Brugge is always a fun way to spend a afternoon, so offwe go. While in Brugge we to the opportunity to visit the Church ofOur Lady where there is statue of Madonna and Child by Michelangelo. This work is also notable in that it was the only sculpture byMichelangelo to leave Italy during his lifetime. It was bought byGiovanni and Alessandro Moscheroni (Mouscron), from a family of wealthycloth merchants in Bruges, then one of the leading commercial cities inEurope. The sculpture was sold for ... read more

Geo: 51.3347, 1.41787Hello Just a posting of happenings around town. July 19 2008 - The Kent Beer Fest. This was a great way to spend my birthday. Kim and I went to the Kent Beer Festival in Canterbury. It was held in a huge barn out in the country. There were lots of different beers there from different breweries but almost half of them had run out because this was the last day of the festival. Beth and here boyfriend Adam had been there the night before and drank most of the beer. We still got to try lots of good beers, packed a tasty picnic lunch to take with us, enjoyed the sounds of a U2 cover band, great weather and meet some new friends. It was a good day all around. July 20 2008 ... read more

Geo: 51.3347, 1.41787 It is the anniversary of America's independence from the British so of course we had to celebrate. Kim put up the American flag; we invited some of the other expats, and fired up the BBQ. Jessica and D'Andre who both work with Kim at Pfizer and are from Michigan joined us in the celebration. Beth was feeling under the weather but her British boyfriend also joined the party. Kim was able to find a local fireworks company that delivered fireworks to the house so it was a true 4th. The BBQ was packed with burgers, dogs, shish kabob and we had baked beans, Cole slaw, potato salad and apple pie. It was a beautiful day and the cold beer tasted great. After our small firework display we ended the evening with the true ... read more

Geo: 51.3287, 1.41078We got to see the blue bells! You cannot imagine how amazing it was. So pretty. We went back to Kings Wood for one last shot. Our timing was perfect. The weather here has been pristine. Sunny skies and warm. It has lasted more than a week, this is heaven. Steve takes Lily to the beach and the park everyday. We think she prefers the beach. Who would have thought our Lily would become a beach bum! I have been working a lot in the garden. Planting flowers in pots and trying to get the garden under control. The down side to not having a hard winter is the plants take over! The ivy is engulfing a small tree, small plants in the border need dividing, the hydrangeas are massive and the compost piles ... read more

Geo: 51.3347, 1.41787Hi all,Sorry I have been such a slacker lately. I have no good excuse, I have just been lazy. I did do an entry for our road trip to the mainland. Click "Our First Road Trip" at the left.I have many topics to discuss however it is late here and I must get up early for work tomorrow so I will save them for Sunday. Our friend Jim is coming to visit (YEAH!), he arrives Jan. 11th. We are planning a couple trips to Stonehenge and Bath here in the UK and then maybe a few days in Marrakesh, Morocco. We are so excited!!!Enjoy the Bruges entries. I'll be in touch in a couple days. Love to all.... read more