Christmas Trees in the Czech Republic

Living in Europe is wonderful! For the first time in over 25 years I find myself spending Christmas with family in the Czech Republic instead of alone (or with friends) in Canada. Walking around Prague and Ceske Budejovice it's clear that Christmas is a sacred holiday. I have never seen trees so large and beautiful at the same time. Glad to know they were all real trees and not made of plastic. Christmas in London would have been lovely especially that many people tell me it's when the city is at its most vibrant but I think family and lovely trees beat anything that England would have to offer.

For everyone who celebrates this holiday Merry Christmas and for those spending it alone, here's an article I wrote recently that might spark some ideas on what to do with your time off: A Solitary Holiday

 

 

 

Stonehenge in the Fall

It is quite possibly the number one thing to see in all of England. Stonehenge is located in Wiltshire, about 2 hours outside of London and is over 5000 years old. It is made up of bluestone, Sarsen, and Welsh sandstone, and apparently took about 30 million hours of labour to construct. Most tourists flock there in the summertime which is why I avoided going when I first arrived in the UK three months ago. Instead I went at the end of November which proved to be a great decision. There were still a fair amount of tour busses and people but nothing too overwhelming and thus made the experience more enjoyable. The weather happened to be great but that was lucky I guess. 

The fee to enter is about £8 for adults but most tour packages include that in their price along with the bus ride. Many believe that it's time to rebuilt Stonehenge to make it look more like it did thousands of years ago (lowest pic) but I think that it still looks great and as long as the stones don't start crumbling to the ground there is no need alter them. Definitely one of the top three places I've been to in England thus far!

To read a bit more about Stonehenge, English Heritage or simply visit the breathtaking monument yourself!!