Oxford, etc.

Today, we ran some errands and then took the train from Paddington Station (home of Paddington Bear) to Oxford. The train we were scheduled to take was delayed so we jumped on a different one that was to end up at the same place. Unfortunately, the new train stopped at every train station on the way and Oxford happens to be the last stop. So, it took us over twice as long to get there, but the scenery was very pleasant with rolling hills and nearly ancient churches and moss covered roofs and rivers with picturesque ducks and swans.
Due to the delay we were only able to catch the night life in Oxford, so tomorrow we’re getting up early and catching the fast train back there so as to see the museums and C.S. Lewis and Tolkien tributes and the University. We did grab dinner and a pint at The Eagle and Child where “The Inklings” would meet every Tuesday at lunch in order to discuss their writing endeavors. As many of you know The Inklings club was a group of local writer’s in Oxford that consisted of several members including C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien.
Oxford is a beautiful city, the likes of which I’ve never seen before; with its old and enormous buildings and narrow brick streets. And as Americans we were received very well by everyone we met.
Along with the return trip to Oxford tomorrow, we’re also meeting a mutual friend’s brother whom lives out here. He’ll take us to dinner and show us some sites.

Oh, holiest of pubs...

How happy we art to quench our thirst and our hunger within thine walls.

P.S. Jeremy shaved the beard. No worries... It'll be back as soon as we move further into the cold North.