Now that our time here in England is short, I thought it would be a good idea to drive around the countryside and take a few scenic pictures to help remind us about the subtle beauty that can be found all around England. Elsa and I set off and drove all around Suffolk one afternoon and while Elsa decided to take a two hour nap, Dad took the camera and snapped a few memorable photos.
This picture was taken just outside the village of Gazeley on a typical English road that most locals simply refer to as "B Roads". They are small roads that can seem pretty tight when you come upon a car travelling in the opposite direction. Every once in awhile you come across a lorrie (semi-truck) and the driving experience turns into a nerve racking moment behind the wheel. And, the national speed limit on these roads are 60 mph!!! Most of the time there is not room for two cars!
This photo was from Icklingham...I still get a kick out of the red phone booths after being here for three years. I've never seen anyone using these phone booths, but I think they are a neat part of England.
This next photo is also from the village of Icklingham. Every village seems to have it's own church and while most are not in use, the local Brits are good enough to take care of them as a centerpiece of the town.
This is a shot from Mildenhall where Courtney and I fist lived when we moved to England. I just liked the view!
More scenery...there were small creeks with flowers blooming everywhere the day Elsa and I took our drive. The flowers come and go pretty quickly.
So, one of the things Courtney and I enjoy about springtime in England is all of the baby lambs running around the pastures. It is a for sure sign that spring is near. Here is a typical setting just outside the village of Moulton.
One thing I have noticed during our time here in England is that many English people take great care of their old and stylish homes. These thatched roof homes are a great example of that point. Neat looking roofs and a great way for a house fire to quickly get out of control!!!
A nice and brightly colored home in the village of Dalham next to the creek with the springtime flowers in full bloom!
One last thing I could resist taking a picture of was a typical hog field in England. Most hogs in England have more elbow room than your typical Brit living in a larger town or major metropolitan area!!! While the accomodations aren't exactly high class, the open views and spacious living area is tough to beat in England!
Thats about all for now. We hope to post photos of Elsa's first birthday party soon and I will also try to post a few pictures from my golfing trip to St. Andrews, Scotland.
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