England is Awesome

I love England! My favorite things so far have been experiencing AFC Wimbledon in person, going to the Birdy concert, and meandering through graveyards in the Peak District. Cheers!

“Beware of a slow sudden death”

Here are some of my favorites from graveyards in Eyam and Hope. In 1665, Eyam was struck by the Bubonic Plague. The villagers sealed off their village to protect surrounding areas. The last picture is a sad grave from Hope of a young mom and 7 children who died in infancy with quote to beware of a slow sudden death.

Justin, a young man in wheelchair, old church, Eyam graveyard

Memorial stones leaning on church wall, plaque says "memorial to rev. Thom. Stanley supporter of Rev. Mompesson during the plague"

Celtics cross 8th century a.d., gravestones

Peak of the Peak

This has been our chill week between London and Dublin. We are staying in Castleton and have gone to Buxton, Chatsworth House, and Eyam. It rains a lot in England so we always have rain gear with us. Here is more from the Peak District.

Steep paved path, Justinian wheelchair with his mom far ahead, rocky cliffs leading to Devil's Arse cave

Justin in wheelchair with his mom, wearing raincoats, 5 story bookstore behind them

Off to Dublin tomorrow

Final week is in Dublin. Tomorrow we drive our humongous van back to Chester, hop a train through Northern Wales to catch a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin. Wish us luck!