by Julie Pennell | Jun 21, 2015 | across the ponderings, british things
Well guys, this is it. I can’t believe the time has come to leave our wonderful adventure of a year in Oxford and head back to New York City tomorrow. Our time abroad has been a life-changing experience, and I’m so happy you all have been with us on the...
by Julie Pennell | Jun 9, 2015 | across the ponderings, british things, Travel, weekend adventures
On Sunday, Christopher and I met up with his sweet coworker and her husband. The two of them are serious hikers and wanted to show us a side of Oxford you can really only get to by car. So, we drove to the little village of Ardington to begin our five mile walk...
by Julie Pennell | Jun 4, 2015 | #tbt, across the ponderings, Travel
In honor of Throwback Thursday, I thought it’d be fun to share a few pics that never made it onto the blog this year but are still some of my favorites. Check them out below, along with the story behind them:Bangkok, ThailandOur friend David took this pic during...
by Julie Pennell | Jun 1, 2015 | across the ponderings, british things, festivals
This weekend, we stumbled upon a huge festival happening in our neighborhood park. There were rides, arts & craft tents, performers, and food–all familiar things, sure, yet there were still some little things that felt different. Here’s how a British...
by Julie Pennell | May 21, 2015 | across the ponderings, british things, pubs
One of the things we’re going to miss most about Oxford is everything you see in that picture right there. The White Hart is our local pub–it’s where Christopher and I cozied up during winter date nights and played scrabble by the fire. It’s...
by Julie Pennell | May 14, 2015 | across the ponderings, british things, expat
Our time in Oxford is coming to an end soon–we’ll be heading back to the US in a little over a month. The emotions I’m feeling are very mixed and very bittersweet. While I’m excited to be back (there’s definitely no place like home), this...
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