A used bookshop in an old train station
[June 2026] Alnwick, an old town in Northumberland, England, has more to offer than just its castle. One such attraction is the used bookshop, “Barter Books.” What makes it special is that it was once…
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In the town of Alnwick
[June 2026] The minibus tour that departed from Edinburgh, Scotland, crossed the border into England. You might think it’s strange to call it a “border” since it’s all part of the UK, but the UK…
On a tour
[June 2026] On our second day in Edinburgh, Scotland, we took a tour heading south. The tour company was our usual, Rabbie’s. We’ve used this company quite a few times since our first tour in…
In the UK, fish and chips
[May 2026] In Edinburgh, Scotland, I was already starving when we checked into our hotel. As usual, my husband searched for a place nearby where we could eat something nice, and found a fish and…
The place we stayed this time was
[May 2026] In Edinburgh, Scotland, we stayed at the Heeton Concept Apart Hotel, located fairly close to the centre of the new town. We chose it based on location and price, but I realized it…
Five years have passed since then
[May 2026] We went to Edinburgh, Scotland for the first time in five years. Our previous trip was a month-long stay, but this time it was just a short four-night trip. It was my husband’s…
France, Paris in 2026
These are our photos taken in Paris, France in May 2026.
Romeo and Juliet at the Bastille
[May 2026] After spending a night at a friends’ house in Fontainebleau, France, our friend and her husband joined us in Paris. After meeting up with mutual friends—a couple living in Paris and another in…
France, Fontainebleau
These are our photos taken in Fontainebleau and Samois-sur-Seine in July, 2023. Now I added some more photos taken in May, 2026 including inside the Palace of Fontainebleau.
