First Time In Wales

Out in the front of the house is a hill on which a fort was built in the Iron Age.

Our friends in Seattle, Kurt and Deb Oglesby, were following their youngest daughter on her trip to Wales with the Seattle Children's Chorus. The Chorus was competing in the Eisteddfod, an international music festival in existence since 1947. 

They asked us if we would want to come along and travel with them. Yow! Fun! 14 years after moving to UK we became tourists. 

While in Wales we stayed at a house named Wern Oleu, in the village of Rhosesmor. The above photo is from our first night there. We felt close to nature as we got acquainted with the house and learned where everything was. We had more fun than a Christian should have in a single day, day after day. Thank God for good friends who know how to have a good time.

You can see more photos from the trip on my Facebook photo album page.

A Container Arrives

Antonye, left, surveys the wondrous load with Landon, center, and David, right.

July 5 the container packed in the US by Antonye Holyde was delivered to my house. What does a family take with them to a new country? Many musical instruments, including a grand piano and a double bass. It was a time for rediscovery, having forgotten most of what he had put into the container months ago.

How do you throw around a grand piano? Very carefully.

Antonye's helpers David and Landon packed two van loads of things to Hampstead with our Hungarian friend Jozsef driving. Piano movers and their truck arrived on time to handle the grand piano.

That big green thing on the right is indeed a double bass. But what are all the other green things?

Some things couldn't be stored at their house: PA gear for the church when it starts, more guitars, electrical gear. So I will hang onto that for Antonye until he needs it. Joanie was very impressed with the way he organized the equipment in the garage.