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About Me

Welcome! I’m Kristen and I’m an American currently living and teaching in the United Kingdom. I live in a rural part of England about 80 miles from London, with my husband, son, and two ungrateful cats. We take advantage of long weekends and discount airlines to explore as much of…Continue reading “About Me”

Europe

Brussels, Belgium

26 Jul 201927 Aug 2019

We had the opportunity to take a quick trip to Belgium recently, and I'm so glad we did! We'd gone to Brugge last year, but hadn't been to Brussels yet.…

Europe

Oswiecim, Poland

26 Jan 201927 Aug 2019

Arbeit Macht Frei, or "work sets you free". Such an enormous lie told to many innocent souls who would soon realize that only death would provide freedom. Oswiecim. Translation: Auschwitz.…

Ickworth House and Gardens

20 Jan 201927 Aug 2019

The Ickworth House is a neoclassical building, preserved by the National Trust. It is located near Bury St. Edmunds and makes for a beautiful afternoon of walking or wandering! The…

Europe

Nuremberg, Germany

19 Jan 201927 Aug 2019

Nuremberg, a picturesque Bavarian city on the Pegnitz River lies about 110 miles from Munich. The medieval city with a walled Old Town, also has a recent dark history as…

My favorite city in the world — Florence!

6 Jan 201927 Aug 2019

Firenze, or Florence, on a hazy evening. This photo was taken from Piazzale Michelangelo, the best place in Florence for panoramic views of the city (and it's an easy hike…