England, Scotland & Wales, June 11 - 23, 2002,
is now complete. Enjoy the picture journey and the WOW experience of tour
members.
Welcome to the pomp and circumstance, all that is British.
Of course, London first --
double decker bus
bridge over Thames River
the Queen's guard
The London Mennonite Centre was a treat - to learn of the ministry and
relax in the garden
inside the Tower of London
the mystery of Stonehenge
Windsor Castle - the Queen's residence outside London
A brief visit to Wales, near Cardiff
A typical country house and barn and stone walled garden
at St. Fagan Museum
A visit with Joe and Cheryl Hollinger family to learn of their Christian
ministry in Pontypridd
Joe and Cheryl entertain questions from our group
Potluck supper/Bar B Q and fellowship with local Christians
After worship, Sunday dinner with a Welsh family around their table.
Back in England, our journey continues...
Stratford-upon-Avon and home to William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway
Town tour and pedestrian shopping street in York
The Cotswalds, the Lake District, and Northumberlin area have a beauty all
their own.
Morning tea and a visit to a shire horse farm.
A cruise on Lake Windermere is beautiful even on a rainy day.
Our happy group at the border of Scotland.
Scotland with its many rocks and stone fences. Really a thing
of beauty.
A sheep farmer gives a demonstration of
herding his sheep using sheep dogs.
Farm wool spun the old fashioned way, to the new textile mills, come the
beautiful Scottish tartans
Edinburgh, a center of learning and Scottish culture, and the large castle
built upon a hill...
An evening of Scottish music,
dress and dance, and the farmers food - Hagus. Some enjoyed it more
than others.
Before we return home, a special celebration - a birthday surprise for our
lovely Marie, our hostess and guide for this British Isles Tour.
Thank you and many happy returns.