Since Portugal we have enjoyed beautiful London sunshine and warmer weather and spent many days outside. While Josh was working Caitlyn and I went to a few different playgrounds so she could just run around. When we were at one playground she kept saying "I want to show Daddy this playground!" So, one day we did just that. We walked to Hampstead Heath, about 2 miles from our house, to play at Parliament Hill.
Caitlyn working on her balance.
Josh pushing kids around an amusement park style ride - definitely not allowed on US playgrounds!
Watching a game of quidditch on the field across the way. Yes, they were really playing with the golden snitch, sticks between their legs, and the goals. Quite interesting to watch.
We then took a road-trip about 3 hours away to Wales. We spent an afternoon, evening, and the next day in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It's amazing how different the culture can be in just a short drive.
Watching bakers make Welsh Cakes (a cross between a pancake and a cookie). We tried a couple of different kinds - one with currants and another with chocolate chips.
Enjoying Welsh delicacies - these are made with pork and pork liver, rolled with bread crumbs, and fried. I believe they are an acquired taste.
A typical Welsh breakfast - sausage, black sausage pudding, bacon, egg over-easy on toast, and laver "bread". Laver bread is on the left. It is seaweed cooked with bacon.
Caitlyn on her "phone" listening to a story at the Cardiff Castle.
Us in front of the Keep at Cardiff Castle.
Caitlyn wasn't too sure about sitting on the artillery. (She smiled briefly, but then wanted to get off after about 10 seconds.)
Learning about the guillotine.
We really enjoyed exploring Wales and wished we had more time to explore. There might be another trip there in April if we find ourselves with spare time. We made it back to London around 8:00 PM and met up with one of Bari's cousins who happened to be in town conducting research at the British Library. It was great to catch up since we hadn't seen each other since August 2010.
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