The Pierces

Well, I knew all along this day would come, but quite honestly I didn’t know it would come this fast. This has been an amazing experience for the Pierce’s. We have been so many places and met so many new and nice people while living in England. The British reserve we Americans think the Brits … More We’re Heading Home

😔😥😩 Our time is drawing near and we had a small list of ‘unfinished’ business that we wanted to try and accomplish. Nothing earth shattering but more of an ‘if we have time’ thing. One item on the list was the two star Michelin French restaurant in Cheltenham. I knew about it from reading an … More Our Last Weekend in the Cotswolds

Once again we woke up to bright sunshine, the rain had passed. Back in the car for our next touring sights. But first back to Lands End. It was a glorious morning on the coast. We arrived early, before some of the shops opened, but we really just wanted to look around and walk some … More Cornwall Day 3

Packed and in the car we were on our way. First stop we actually had to back track. A friend of ours had mentioned a town called Fowey when we told him we were going to Cornwall. He said that’s where they always go and stay in the King of Prussia Hotel there over looking … More Cornwall Day 2

The last big trip for the Pierce’s time in England was Cornwall, the area of land in the southwestern part of the country, mostly known for its tin and copper mines of the 11th-19th centuries. Once again, for us, a trip to see another British show we have been watching recently called Poldark. The cinematography … More Cornwall Day 1

On my list has been to tour a Country Manor House sometime before we leave, once again after they open in April or May and possibly with something blooming while I’m there. Not too much to ask I don’t think. 😄 We searched this one for the longest time it seemed. There are many of … More North to Chatsworth

Everyday on his way to work Gary passes an old train depot and sign that says Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway. We looked it up and it is an old steam train that runs from the Cheltenham Race Course Station up to Toddington with stops at Gotherington and Winchcombe. Only problem, it doesn’t run until the first … More Mr. Pierce and the Steam Train

Literally. Cheltenham is known as a racing town. Anywhere we travel and mention that we are living in Cheltenham they will either say oh, ‘horse racing’ or ‘great’ shopping. The shopping however is on the high end side and I find myself looking more than shopping.😬 Back to racing. There have been two other races … More Off to the Races!!!

When we were in London in October 2014 we were searching for things to do and one thing of interest was a day trip to see some of the fiming sites of Downton Abbey. (I know, she ‘seems’ obsessed about this subject…) it was a great tour, lasting all day, we left at 9:00 am … More Bampton