SO a lot and not much has happened in the last three months. We have done some sight seeing and took a family trip to Scotland which was really exciting! The country side is truly beautiful there. We hiked a few miles along a 1,000 year old wall built by King Hadrian (in the rain I add- the hiking, not the building!)
(Hadrian's Wall)One particular part of this wall was used in a scene from Robin Hood. Aaron was excited to see that part. We also found a mountain covered in huge boulders. The forest there looked very much like home.
(Brimham Rocks)We explored two castles- one of which was Edinburgh Castle (in the capitol of Scotland, Edinburgh). My favorite part of the trip was visiting the Sir William Wallace Memorial, and learning that us Crawfords are related to him! His mother was a Crawford- to a Scot, that's like being related to the King!
(The Edinburgh Castle)We really enjoyed the Scottish people. Their accents were very different from the Brits. Very similar to how in America, Southerners accents are very different from the rest of the country. The Scots are the "Southerners" of the UK! Most of the time we couldn't understand anything they were saying, but it sounded really nice!We also spent a few days in London. It was very cool to actually stand in front of all these famous places. We saw Buckingham Place, Westminster Abby, Green Park, The London Eye (the big ferris wheel), and my favorite- Big Ben and Parliament.
(The London Eye)
(Buckingham Palace)What a beautiful city! Very crowded as well... we used the "tube" which is what Londoners call the subway, for all our transportation. VERY confusing! I basically just followed Aaron around...Although I enjoyed visiting, I realized that I am NOT a city girl! I think I belong in the Scottish mountains...
Aside from our trips, we have definitely settled in our new home. Aaron is comfortable at work, and I'm enjoying our town. I love driving here, and have it down pact. Hunter and I visit the open markets to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and all the local parks. I'm thankful he has many children his age to play with! We're very blessed by and happy with our church. There is a wonderful group of people there, and are thankful to have a family away from home!
So I guess that's all the major stuff. Oh, Hunter is already saying a few words with a British accent. I'm looking forward to more!
Hope you all are well! Please email us when you have the chance and update us on your family! Enjoy what's left of summer. Ours is almost up!
Take care- we love you all!!
-Candace
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