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April 4th 2014
Published: May 9th 2014
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We have wanted to visit to Scotland the whole time we have been in the UK, but winter is not the best time for it. We have very good friends that live in Scotland and we had been in hopes of getting up there to visit them, but they wisely advised us we should push it as late in the spring as possible. We were torn with what to do. Bob still had some dental appointments and we wanted to book our... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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We Keep Thinking of the Mary PoppinsWe Keep Thinking of the Mary Poppins
We Keep Thinking of the Mary Poppins
and the Chimney Sweeps when we see all these chimneys
The York MinsterThe York Minster
The York Minster
is the 2nd largest Gothic Minster in Northern Europe - very impressive
View of the MinsterView of the Minster
View of the Minster
from the top of the wall at Clifford Tower - you see how large the minster is
A Few of the Stone Carved DetailsA Few of the Stone Carved Details
A Few of the Stone Carved Details
of the York Minster
Only One of the Many AislesOnly One of the Many Aisles
Only One of the Many Aisles
in the York Minster with its very high arches makes it quite light
The Sculptures in the York MinsterThe Sculptures in the York Minster
The Sculptures in the York Minster
are so detailed and numerous
The Clock in the York MinsterThe Clock in the York Minster
The Clock in the York Minster
the knights (dark figures below the clock face) pivot out & hit the bar at designated times
The Darkness of the 5 Sister WindowThe Darkness of the 5 Sister Window
The Darkness of the 5 Sister Window
is a result of the wide lead cam holding the small glass pieces together
One of the Stained Glass WindowsOne of the Stained Glass Windows
One of the Stained Glass Windows
which is newer than the 5 Sisters as it lets more light in & has detailed pictorial designs
The Ceiling in the York Minster TowerThe Ceiling in the York Minster Tower
The Ceiling in the York Minster Tower
has intricate designs that are usually lost due to the height
The Chapter HouseThe Chapter House
The Chapter House
from the outside of the York Minster
The York Minster Chapter HouseThe York Minster Chapter House
The York Minster Chapter House
Notice the size of the room by the person in the left hand photo
York Minster Ceiling DetailsYork Minster Ceiling Details
York Minster Ceiling Details
Just a few we were able to zoom in on bottom left is a new one for the Apollo Mission
Restoration of the Stained Glass at York MinsterRestoration of the Stained Glass at York Minster
Restoration of the Stained Glass at York Minster
Notice the removal of the dark, heavy lead cam connecting the glass in top right photo has been removed letting more light in.
Many of the Stained Glass DesignsMany of the Stained Glass Designs
Many of the Stained Glass Designs
were signed by the artists as you can see here.
You Can Learn Alot if You Read the Inscriptions You Can Learn Alot if You Read the Inscriptions
You Can Learn Alot if You Read the Inscriptions
you see in church - This one even refers to an article in a gentleman's magazine! Great for those doing genealogy.
Some of the Scenery on the DriveSome of the Scenery on the Drive
Some of the Scenery on the Drive
between York and Edinburgh.
One of those Country RoadsOne of those Country Roads
One of those Country Roads
we enjoy traveling on when we get a rental car.
Agriculture Appears Live & WellAgriculture Appears Live & Well
Agriculture Appears Live & Well
with fields of green & beautiful farms & barns.
Yes it is RainingYes it is Raining
Yes it is Raining
Just reminding us we are in the UK! Fortunately it was short lived
Beautiful Scenery EverywhereBeautiful Scenery Everywhere
Beautiful Scenery Everywhere
as we drove from Darlington UK to Edinburgh Scotland



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