Go Ang!
Alright, while I'm not as detailed as my Mom and Dad when it comes to writing blogs, I'll do my best!
After a loooong day of traveling the previous day, we embraced the opportunity to sleep in. Although we initially planned to explore the towns of Hampshire, we opted to spend the day getting to know our immediate surroundings.
After using the BEST shower of the trip, we took our time getting ready. I tell ya, nothing feels more refreshing then washing off the grime and dirt traveli
ng brings! Once we were ready, a taxi arrived and to town we went.We arrived at the top of High Street, where all the main shops in town are, and walked into O'Neils, an Irish pub I often go to in Winchester. Decorated with old Irish sayings, and PLENTY of beer, my Mom began reminiscing of her time spent in Ireland, so we took this picture to bring her back to her time with her, "peeps," as she calls them. She ordered the fish and chips, my Dad ordered a tuna and cheese sandwich, and I got my usual Chicken sandwich. After washing it all down with an ice cold Pepsi, we moved onward!
Now, my Dad isn't one for shopping, so we found a book shop for him, and my Mom and I went off to explore the quaint shops of downtown Winchester. Finding no place to do laundry, buying clean socks were first on the list! I took her to SuperDrug, the go-to shop for the needs of all Winchester citizens. I tried to convince her to buy me make up, stating that it was NEED to me, but she patted me on the head and we pushed ahead to the next location.
After our purchases were made at a variety of different stores, we met up with my Dad and stopped for a drink at an "American" diner called Buddy's. As it looks like a traditional 50's diner, I had to get a root beer float! My mom got a Chardonnay (hey! it's never too early in the U.K.!) and my dad had a beer. For several hours we journal-ed, read, and relaxed in the cozy booths.
A friend of my Mom and Dad's suggested we eat dinner at the Wykeham Arms, an old fashioned pub complete with several fireplaces and tables made out of old school desks. To the right is a picture outside the classic pub.
While waiting to be seated, we got our own drinks and continued to read/journal while munching on home-made kettle chips (or crisps, as the English say). Delish!
Once we got our table, my Dad excused himself, as he always does, to wash his hands before dinner. We should NEVER give that man a camera as you can see from the picture....
After eating too much yummy bread and eating my tomato soup (Mom had chicken, Dad had fish or something...hey I can't remember every detail!!), we hailed a cab, and went back to the hotel. It was a relaxing, but busy day, and I wonder what tomorrow will bring?
Angela O' Poterucha
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