Kathy's Farm

After walking around Oxford, we finished the day in the King's Arms, known locally as the KM. Another high-energy atmosphere, happy people, great vibe. I dearly miss my university years.  Wadham College now owns the building, and Young & Co.'s Brewery operates the King's Arms. Founded in Wandsworth, London in 1831, the Brewery, known simply as Young's, and today owns 290 pubs and inns across London and southern England. The front of the pub was busy with people mingling and chatting. I saw...

The Turf Tavern a Very Old Pub During our London trip, we took the train to Oxford and had lunch at The Turf. The Turf Tavern began as a malt house in the 13th century beside Oxford's medieval city wall. The building still shows features from earlier centuries, including its timber beams and low ceilings. As recorded during the 1381 reign of King Richard II, the tavern operated as a drinking house. It was originally called the "Spotted Cow" and was a place for gambling and betting outside the...

Falling in Love with London I took a short trip to London a couple of weeks ago and fell in love. (Well, my true, only city love is San Francisco, but Seattle is a close second, and now so is London!) The exchange rate was dismal for the dollar. If your money is the pound or the euro, now is the time to visit the US. Oops, sorry, I think it's closed to foreigners. The British money sure is pretty, and it's plastic. It has an odd but solid feeling. Flying Out of Ancona Airport My friend,...