Category: England

  • Line at the Royal Observatory

    This is one of my favorite “cheesy tourist photos.” As a geographer, standing at the prime meridian is a thing. Standing at the prime meridian at Greenwich is more of a thing. I was also with my favorite traveling companion. (Greenwich, England, 2015)

  • Seriously Good Pie

    We had been tipped off by a friend where we could get some “seriously good pie.” To be honest, I could have come back every day for a different flavor of pie. These were outstanding and unique styles and flavors. (Bath, England, 2023)

  • Not Far from the Park

    A few years ago I was visiting a friend in London. He has a flat overlooking Regent’s Park. He walked me along Regent’s Canal to King’s Cross so I could catch my train. The revived landscape along the old industrial canal was fascinating–and I have to go back. Recently I watched episodes of Slow Horses…

  • Walking Through the Graveyard

    I was giving a major talk at a conference. The easiest path from my hotel to the meeting was along the public walkway that took me through the graveyard. It must have been good luck, because the talk went well and I had a great day. (Winchester, England 2015)

  • I Had to Stop and Rest Here

    The had turned gorgeous and I wound up walking way more than I had planned. I was exhausted and about another hour walk away from my hotel. (London, 2023)