For years we’ve traveled “backroads” from Franklin NC to Macon GA to avoid Atlanta traffic. Over time the highway department has built bypasses around the towns along US-129 and US-441. It makes the trip shorter but we miss the local color. Today we chose to  skip the bypass around Watkinsville and stopped at The Traveling Hobo Cafe for lunch. Not only did we enjoy excellent salads, the photos on the walls reminded us of Karen’s Great Uncle Willie who rode the rails in search of work in the 1910’s.
A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Hampstead. We visited the historic Fenton House to view lots of lovely collectibles, to listen to and learn about harpsicords, and to tour and linger in the garden before heading off to the historic Spaniard’s Inn for a most delectable Sunday Roast.
A visit to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden gave us insight into the evolution and role of public transportation in the creation of London as a great metropolitan area.
Bath, England is an amazingly inviting place with deep deep history. One little day trip isn’t anywhere near enough but we did enjoy delving into the history of the Roman Baths, basking in the beauty of Bath Abbey, and topping our visit off with Tea and Bath Buns!
For years we’ve traveled “backroads” from Franklin NC to Macon GA to avoid Atlanta traffic. Over time the highway department has built bypasses around the towns along US-129 and US-441. It makes the trip shorter but we miss the local color. Today we chose to  skip the bypass around Watkinsville and stopped at The Traveling Hobo Cafe for lunch. Not only did we enjoy excellent salads, the photos on the walls reminded us of Karen’s Great Uncle Willie who rode the rails in search of work in the 1910’s.
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