Trip Planning is Under Way

The planning for the European Adventure is under way.  The itinerary has gone through quite a few iterations since I first began in January.  Edinburgh had come off the list but has since been added back in.  Hay-on-Wye was on the list then not, then on again, only to be scrapped (regrettably the drive is just too long).  Dorset, Oxford and Land's End were added in but have been scrapped as well.  For the time being, it would seem that it's London, Edinburgh, and Stratford-upon-Avon. 

Now that that's worked out, I'm realizing the absolute best part of trip planning: what to see, eat, and do while we're there.  And I'm here to share a secret, the coolest tool to use when planning these fun things is Pinterest.  Ok, this may not be such a surprise, but I'm having a blast pinning all kinds of fun places and restaurants and parks.  Seeing all this wonder, gets me even more revved up for the trip.  Some of my favorites are below.  If you click here, you can see them all.  But since this is an activity I partake in quite a bit, I'm warning you, there are quite a few pins.

RSC Theatre where I'll be seeing Richard II!

Graffiti on Abbey Road - I've always been in love with this song, though finding particular graffiti in a city covered in the stuff may be slightly difficult...

Churchill Arms in Notting Hill - Not even sure what the menu is but I'm in awe of the flower boxes.  Of course I'm sure they won't be as beautiful come October...

Heart of Midlothian outside of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh.  I'm not sure what the story is but it's a beautiful little Easter egg in the "heart" of the city.

I must be honest, I'm a little too excited about these mini libraries.  I may or may not have been planning exactly what book I'm taking with me to trade in and what the message inside said book will be...

Royal Mile in Edinburgh - Our hotel is right on this gorgeous strip!