It was with immense pleasure that we made the short trip this evening from Tween Creeks to Balsam to visit Sharon and Paul. Our lives and stories have run parallel and intertwined throughout the last few decades. We reminded them of part of our shared history when we brought over a banner that they made for us back in 1981. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with them and look forward to more as the schedules of our busy retirement years allow!
Off the beaten path is Hampstead is the more than three hundred year old Burgh House with a fascinating history. It’s now a community center, local museum, gallery, concert venue, event space, and more open to the public four days a week. We popped over for a bite to eat and to peruse the galleries to learn a little more about Hampstead history.
Ever since its debut on Broadway the two of us have wanted to see “Wicked the Musical”. Today we realized that dream. In the Apollo Victoria Theater in London’s West End we were witness to the incredible prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the story of the Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
London’s National Portrait Gallery’s temporary exhibition, “Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens” presents an amazing collection of portraits, jewelry, personal effects, books, costumes, and more to illustrate not only the lives of the six women who married the second Tudor king, but the effort across five centuries to keep their memory alive.
Yes it was a wonderful evening! We look forward to the next time we connect-with more adventures to share. Wishing you safe travels and memorable moments until we meet again!