tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post180232422050225270..comments2024-03-11T06:22:36.107+00:00Comments on angloyankophile: A Surprise Trip to Oxford, Woodstock, And Blenheim PalaceAngloyankophilehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-69702109911734644822015-05-20T17:31:37.490+01:002015-05-20T17:31:37.490+01:00No way, Angie! It's so lovely. xxNo way, Angie! It's so lovely. xxAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-51578954258435757012015-05-20T17:31:22.262+01:002015-05-20T17:31:22.262+01:00It's the sweetest place, Polly, and I have not...It's the sweetest place, Polly, and I have nothing but good memories there ... first, when John took me all those years ago, then for a visit with my dad, and this time with my friends. I love it. <br /><br />HAHA ... the river thing ... it was a hot summer's day and I was feeling adventurous! xxAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-36830800527362471922015-05-19T23:40:58.719+01:002015-05-19T23:40:58.719+01:00Ahhh...I've stayed in Woodstock, one of my fri...Ahhh...I've stayed in Woodstock, one of my friends got married around there, so cute! <br />Lots of love,<br />Angie <br /><br /><i><b><a href="http://www.silverspoonlondon.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">SilverSpoon London</a></b></i><br />Angie SilverSpoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09188385390021003157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-11001071051477420322015-05-19T18:01:28.275+01:002015-05-19T18:01:28.275+01:00I LOVE Woodstock, and you've captured some won...I LOVE Woodstock, and you've captured some wonderful photos of it, as well as Oxford :-) What a lovely trip down memory lane. Want to hear more about the story of when you jumped into the river while punting on purpose!! I very nearly fell in the last time I went punting on the Cherwelll...but mainly because I was so hungover!!<br /><br />Polly xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133039014269153256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-58128419019476590472015-05-19T13:59:06.209+01:002015-05-19T13:59:06.209+01:00You totally should, Sorcha! We always take the Oxf...You totally should, Sorcha! We always take the Oxford Tube bus instead of the train ... it's a little easier to get to for us, and more enjoyable. Super convenient as well, since it drops you off at multiple occasions in Oxford & London. And agreed: time away from the city is good for the soul.Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-74871790320967907162015-05-18T20:57:04.908+01:002015-05-18T20:57:04.908+01:00I've never been to Oxford, but it looks so bea...I've never been to Oxford, but it looks so beautiful and quaint and relaxing. I should look into a day trip or something during the summer. I always enjoy an excuse to get out of the city, especially when the weather's fine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17689961700203932778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-13291046877789471122015-05-18T15:55:15.375+01:002015-05-18T15:55:15.375+01:00Aw, thank you, lovely!!! xxxAw, thank you, lovely!!! xxxAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-2709994985643928442015-05-18T15:53:29.498+01:002015-05-18T15:53:29.498+01:00This is such a lovely surprise!!! Beautiful photos...This is such a lovely surprise!!! Beautiful photos as always Jaime - sounds like you had a great few days! So nice that you were able to show your friends what is obviously such a special place! xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636367563545997060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-52078103945533922272015-05-18T15:38:13.504+01:002015-05-18T15:38:13.504+01:00So much fun, Annmaree! Wishing I was there today, ...So much fun, Annmaree! Wishing I was there today, instead of at work ... sigh. Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-6192527604179850102015-05-18T15:37:53.718+01:002015-05-18T15:37:53.718+01:00It's funny, because I love surprises (i.e. sur...It's funny, because I love surprises (i.e. surprising people) but I am THE WORST at keeping them secret. I just get WAY too excited!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-89151534573262906312015-05-18T15:36:04.687+01:002015-05-18T15:36:04.687+01:00Omg, you HAVE to go Frankie! It's ridiculously...Omg, you HAVE to go Frankie! It's ridiculously beautiful ... I can't even begin to describe it. If you do go, make sure you enter via the back/Woodstock gate, rather than the front ... it's the lesser-used entrance, but so much lovelier, in my opinion! xoAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-35731788795070635282015-05-18T15:35:08.563+01:002015-05-18T15:35:08.563+01:00Thanks so much for saying so, Ruth. We stayed at T...Thanks so much for saying so, Ruth. We stayed at The Bear this time! I thought it was okay (hotel was nice but service wasn't very impressive), so didn't really feel like mentioning it. It's a good place for an overnighter, I agree. I stayed at a very sweet B&B with my dad when I took him there for a visit a few years ago, but I think it's since closed, which is really sad. So glad to hear that it's a city with strong ties for you too!Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-83512567320902666492015-05-18T15:33:50.292+01:002015-05-18T15:33:50.292+01:00How exciting, Lauren! Feel free to email me if you...How exciting, Lauren! Feel free to email me if you need/want any other suggestions! I have some favorite spots in town :) xoAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-17440490985255861892015-05-18T15:28:13.799+01:002015-05-18T15:28:13.799+01:00Looks like such a wonderful trip, and I love the i...Looks like such a wonderful trip, and I love the idea of a surprise getaway! I've never done that before but I'll definitely keep it in mind for the future...great idea!Second Floor Flathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756771578184447195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-36622832942090605402015-05-18T15:25:08.772+01:002015-05-18T15:25:08.772+01:00FUN!!!FUN!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10759463332503037389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-82144638313192143462015-05-18T15:01:47.434+01:002015-05-18T15:01:47.434+01:00I've been to Oxford quite a few times, and jus...I've been to Oxford quite a few times, and just love it but I've never been to Blenheim Palace and I'm absolutely gagging to go. We have it quietly penciled in for sometime this summer.... hopefully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-64713242201596349632015-05-18T14:44:37.876+01:002015-05-18T14:44:37.876+01:00Gorgeous photos, as always. We haven't been t...Gorgeous photos, as always. We haven't been to Blenheim in years (probably July 2005 to see Rod Stewart), although The Brainy One did recently suggest we go back. We like The Bear hotel in Woodstock for an overnighter. The Brainy One did his DPhil at Oxford (LMH), so it's a city with strong ties for us, too. Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032490985687716495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-76646942506262615112015-05-18T14:29:24.952+01:002015-05-18T14:29:24.952+01:00Ohhh, thank you for sharing!! This makes me so exc...Ohhh, thank you for sharing!! This makes me so excited for our trip to Oxford this August. Though my husband Corey and I have traveled around the English countryside, we've yet to visit Oxford! Just assuming that it's fantastic, we'll be bringing my brother along for the trip this time. Saving this post for ideas <3Lauren McGregorhttp://tocamelot.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-21726821107119301662015-05-18T14:05:54.219+01:002015-05-18T14:05:54.219+01:00Thank you, V! Yep, we eloped without any pomp or c...Thank you, V! Yep, we eloped without any pomp or circumstance, then had the two receptions a few months later, where we revealed that we'd gotten married months before - ha! Even though we didn't have to plan a full scale wedding, the receptions were still stressful to organize ... thankfully, my mom and dad sorted everything out for me in Seattle, while I only had to deal with the Oxford party! Definitely the best of both worlds xAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-8020954294304522982015-05-18T14:04:04.986+01:002015-05-18T14:04:04.986+01:00Go, go, go!!!! As soon as the weather improves ......Go, go, go!!!! As soon as the weather improves ... :D Angloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-58067065669612830962015-05-18T14:03:38.027+01:002015-05-18T14:03:38.027+01:00No way, Charlie! That's so cool - I'd love...No way, Charlie! That's so cool - I'd love to be from that area, so that I'd have an excuse to visit more often. Every time I go, I'm charmed all over again xAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-7020931319840853212015-05-18T13:57:25.629+01:002015-05-18T13:57:25.629+01:00Beautiful photos. The weather looks surprisingly n...Beautiful photos. The weather looks surprisingly nice!<br /><br />Funny that you mention you had 2 transatlantic wedding receptions...we did too! So many of my family and friends couldn't make the trip to England for our wedding so we just held two huge parties afterwards. One in England and one back home. Best of both worlds! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701495909313441290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-46040299055893495012015-05-18T13:55:13.541+01:002015-05-18T13:55:13.541+01:00Sounds like a lovely time with friends! I've b...Sounds like a lovely time with friends! I've been wanting to go to Blenheim Palace for ages, but always forget that it's actually closer than I think!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-87239950310783737252015-05-18T13:32:55.082+01:002015-05-18T13:32:55.082+01:00I love that area of the world. My mum's side o...I love that area of the world. My mum's side of the family is from there and it's always so picturesque and quaint. So very British too, I hope your friends loved it!<br />Cx<br /><a href="www.charliedistracted.com" rel="nofollow">charliedistracted.com</a>charlieninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11227587112751201049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743876470050160495.post-15677220368292642972015-05-18T10:27:47.165+01:002015-05-18T10:27:47.165+01:00Haha, I wouldn't recommend it, Suze (jumping i...Haha, I wouldn't recommend it, Suze (jumping in, that is!) ... I was 21 and idiotic! The water was warm (and not too disgusting after too many cups of Pimm's) though ... we had an unseasonably hot summer that year! xoAngloyankophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798135990583648390noreply@blogger.com