Sunday, June 19, 2011

Day One: Hampton Court Palace

In spite of the title, don't expect daily updates!  But I'll start off strong.  I'm going on 30 hours without sleep right now.  I think all those long hours working two jobs is paying off!

Anyway, here are some photos so far.

Not Hampton Court Palace.  Just our home away from home.



Here we go...



This is more like it.



First stop is, naturally, the kitchens of King Henry VIII.  There were two of these massive fireplaces...in the first of 3 huge rooms.



Yes, we are in England.  Just a reality check.



Out to the gardens...Smurfy trees!



The kids stop to enjoy a luscious English garden.



Foxglove?



A real golden gate



A final view of the the Georgian facade.

9 comments:

  1. Oh, wow! Castles! And gardens! And cooler weather!!!

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  2. Fabulous photos. Did you just love the chimneys at Hampton Court?

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  3. Wow, wow, wow. I'm officially jealous :-) Thanks for sharing the pics with us. They are amazing.
    Keep having fun!!!
    xo jj

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  4. Jumping up and down!

    More, please!

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  5. Wow, what gorgeous photos! That looks like such an interesting place, thank you for sharing!

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  6. Beautiful and love it and am particularly fond of the flowers!!

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  7. Yes foxglove! And so many other garden treasures!

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