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Oxford Friday 2013.08.23
My original intention for the day was to do less sightseeing and a bit more reading. It didn’t completely work that way, but it was a bit slower nonetheless. Continue reading
Adult Shop
There’s an Adult Shop (aka Porn Store) on the way to the coffee shop that I go to every morning. The back door is always open so of course you just have to look. This is what you see… Continue reading
Sidewalks
In the U.S. we have a bias toward passing on-coming sidewalk pedestrians on the right. I’ve always attributed this to our decision to drive on the right side of the road. Naturally in the U.K. I assumed that since they drive on the left, they must generally pass each other … Continue reading
Suburban Oxford
Yesterday morning I hiked to the local shopping mall to pick up a few things. I got rained on a bit along the way but it wasn’t bad. It gave me a chance to check out just how waterproof my Scottevest jacket is. It is. Continue reading
First Oxford Walkabout
I spent the day wandering around Oxford. Highlights include the University Parks, the Pitt Rivers Natural History Museum, the Bodleian Library (I got my library card, I’ll have to frame it when I get home) and a walk up and down High Street. Continue reading
My Room in Oxford
Just to give you some idea; here’s where I’m staying. It’s pretty efficient and comfortable. Nice grounds. Friendly service. This is the Liddell Building at Christ Church college. Continue reading
It’s a small world after all…
Her name is Katherine. She was my seat mate on the Chicago to Heathrow leg of my trip to England. She’s attractive and friendly. Exactly the sort of person you’d like to sit next to on a transatlantic red-eye. Continue reading
Hut Shuttle
There’s a shuttle service between Corvallis and PDX. I took it today for the first time. It’s not a bad way to get to the airport if you don’t want to take a car, but it only runs every two hours so you may spend some time waiting after your … Continue reading
Technical Log – Blogging and Affiliates
My motivation for putting affiliate links, stores and such on my blog. Continue reading
Cabo Sunrise
Here’s a collection of photos I took of a sunrise while we were in Cabo. These pictures were taking from a balcony on the sixth floor of our hotel. Continue reading