[HPFGU-OTChatter] Re: Eb in England--Historical Trust Sites #1

[Angela Boyko]

My last visit to England was in September 1990 - my grandmother and I
went on a bus tour through England, Wales and Scotland. 

I wasn't as moved by Salisbury Cathedral - but I left my mark. I don't
know if they still do it, but there was a major fundraising effort in
1990. For 2 pounds, you got to engrave a message on a lead sheet that
would be placed on the roof of the cathedral. We both got a rectangle to
engrave upon, and a little certificate letting us know where the sheet
would be placed, so that we could view it on a roof tour the next time
we visited. I've promised my grandmother I will take my own
grandchildren there one day to show them her message. I still have to
get started on having children, but I hope to be able to do that one
day.

I liked the cathedral, don't get me wrong, I just think Ebony had a
deeper experience. :-)

Stonehenge, now *that* I loved. They had the ropes there in 1990. I was
disappointed by the ropes but I also know that Stonehenge would be
chipped away bit by bit without them. It was a cold day, the winds
seemed to come straight from the ocean, but I stood out on the moors and
shivered with the cold and the excitement. Very good vibes in that
location. I thought the site was well-done - the parking lot and gift
shop were hidden from view from the site by careful placement.

I thought the tour was a good way to get to know the countries we
visited. It was commercial, but it was a good time, well organized, and
it was nice not to have to worry about hotels and transportation. When I
do go back, I'd like to strike out on my own. But I'm really glad I was
able to have this experience with my grandmother. After this trip was
when my grandfather started failing health wise, and she became more and
more bound to him and his needs. He passed away in 1995 and she started
travelling more. She even repeated the tour with friends and family
before a serious stroke two years ago. She's alive and alert, but she
can't get around like she used to.

Angela