Just a quick update about my current trip. The job got done very fast thanks to preparation by the donor and me having a helper, so I got an extra day to explore Oxford. And wore myself out. This was the highlight...climbing the 127 steps up to the top of the tower to look out over The University of Oxford.
The sign that enticed me to climb up...
The tower of The University Church...
The last 60 steps were like this...
A great view of the Radcliffe Camera, which people like me are not allowed to go into. Dammit.
Going down was like this.
I also visited the Bodleian Library, the Bridge of Sighs, the Castle Prison, and had a wander around the town. It's not easy to get lost there because everything is so compact, and people are everywhere.
I didn't like my hotel much. It was cheap and comfortable, sure, but just one step above being a hostel. Minimal room. No table or dresser. No place to put clothes or anything. But...an en suite bath and toilet, so no sharing, at least.
Now I'm in London out by Heathrow in a more normal hotel, and already doing a tour. Hit Harrods' looking for a meal I'd like and their Fresh Market had nothing interesting. Had a ridiculously priced bowl of spaghetti marinara because I was hungry...and OD'd on garlic.
Came back to the hotel and won't be doing dinner, not for those prices. At least I get breakfast with this place.
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