Ah finally home again to a very sunny Tennessee. There is something so wonderful about travel. I see things through such a magnified lenses, that the ordinary become extraordinary simply by being in different surroundings.

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Emily was right there to gather me from the airport. We had such a wonderful time over the next five days. So many happy moments were captured on camera and off and true bonds of friendship were forged. We both said on several occasions that we wished I lived down the street.

Wales and England greeted me with it's customary fog. Below freezingleft this foggy wonderland frozen as well. All along the hedges had little icicles and patches of ice. A very different version of a winter wonderland.

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While the fog continued Em and I sat down for some of her wonderful soup and bread and of course great conversation.

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By late afternoon it was time to walk the dog and witness the most beautiful of sunsets.

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Amy, asked for a photo of Em and so here it is. 🙂

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Aren't I naughty? Amy and all of our blogging friends, I promise you some great photos tomorrow from the great birthday party we had for Emily's birthday. More tomorrow and happy weekend.

 

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14 responses to “A Foggy Welcome in Wales”

  1. Maribeth Avatar

    How wonderful that you made this trip! Lucky you. It sounds like you had a great time. I just saw the King’s Speech this evening and am thinking all things U.K.

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  2. Ren Lady Of The Arts Avatar

    These are beautiful photos- the sunset is magical as is the reflections over the water!

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  3. Mousy Brown Avatar

    I’ll let you get away with that one! Not sure Amy will though….LOL xxx

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  4. AG Ambroult Avatar

    nope. not letting you get away with that one, you sneak! hee.
    (i DID get to see some of the birthday gathering, on fb)
    I’ve been eagerly awaiting this post. I was so excited to hear about your visit, and I just knew you two were going to be instant best friends. You and Em are like two crafty, interesting, inspired, clever peas in a pod.
    I loved hearing about Wales’ version of winter, with all its frosty glory. I can almost feel the warmth and love coming from Emily’s table, and I bet her whole house is just was welcoming.
    looking forward to seeing more pictures. I am so happy for you two and dream of the day when we can meet, too.

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  5. Lisa of Rosamund Avatar
    Lisa of Rosamund

    Hello Valarie,
    Back from a break. Your trip looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing more. Happy New Year!
    Rosamund

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  6. Kate England Avatar

    Just like Amy, I’ve been thinking about your get together and eagerly anticipated the big REPORT! I’m so very glad you two could get together, share days and places, and deepen the bonds of friendship!

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  7. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Hi Maribeth! I loved that movie. Wasn’t it fantastic? It was an incredible trip and I’m so incredibly grateful for frequent flyer miles.

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  8. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Thanks Ren. I thought of you so often on parts of this trip. When I was in Paris there were all of these art film theaters and I saw a couple of really great movies. I saw this one called Loup by Nicolas Vanier. Just incredible. It’s only in French but he has a couple others out with english subtitles.

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  9. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    She didn’t but I just had to tease her a little.

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  10. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    We had such a great time and completely missed you. You would be another pea in the pod too you know. You will have an entire week filled with Wales. Hang on. I promise you Amy that when the great thaw happens I will pop up to see you too.

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  11. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    Happy New Year! Hope all is well with you. I’m slowly making my way around to all the blogging friends. I get so behind once I’ve been away. Take care and I’m coming for a blog visit very soon.

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  12. Valarie Budayr Avatar

    We had a blast. Kate, we’re coming back to Sweden this summer. We’ll be in Stockholm the last week of June and on Gotland from July 3rd on. Do the dates work this year? Hope so.

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  13. Jacqueline Avatar

    Wow look like you had an awesome trip lovely sweet friend! Welcome home and im sooo happy to see you back on your inspiring space. So glad you and sweet Emily got together and had a wonderful merry happy time! Love to you!

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  14. perches Avatar

    Lovely pictures 🙂

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