On Saturday, a group of us set out to explore the English countryside on our bikes. The route that was supposed to be 15 miles turned out being about 20 after some unscheduled detours. Cycling through the country was a great way to experience rural England. As we went down the narrow country roads with rolling hills, we saw many aspects of the countryside such as stone walls dividing different fields, small one street villages with houses built of brick and stone, and of course, plenty of sheep.
This is a typical view of the English Countryside. Oxford is far in the distance to the left.
One of the highlights of the trip was Jarn Mound, which has an interesting history. The mound was built by Sir Arthur Evans so that people visiting the countryside could get a better view of Oxford. He also purchased the land around the mound to prevent it from being developed. The ironic thing is that the land around the mound is now so overgrown that you can not get a clear view of Oxford.
A few of the many sheep that we saw along the way.
Aside from my trip to the country, this week has been for the most part uneventful. I spend most weekdays researching and writing essays for my tutorials. I had two tutorials this week, which meant twice the workload of a normal week. This week should not be as strenuous because I only have one tutorial.
Cheers.
2 comments:
Rich,
Hey how are you doing? I am doing swell. I miss you though. I wish that I could have said bye to you. Do you have a facebook? We can't seem to find you. talk to ya' later.
Have a good one! (Which is american for saying cheers!)
Erica
Hi Rich,
It is a pleasure to read your Email and I feel that you are sharing your life with us. Eveeyone is fine here at present. I have seven paintings in a show at The Old School Museum and Gallery in Davie along with two other artists. We had the opening on Friday February 2, 07. Many people came and it was enjoyable. My painting made the Sun Sentinel paper to announce the show.
Love to you, Grandma
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