Catching up...When the Eidsons Visited Oxford

I just realized that it's been exactly one month since Brandon's parents came to visit. In fact, we were headed to London on April 16th. In some ways I feel like it's been for-ev-er since they were here. I think it's just because life has resumed it's normal busyness since Trinity term started.

It's going to take two posts to capture this whole trip (after all, there were "only" 3 GB of photos to choose from.) First up: Oxford. (Oh, and I have to give credit where credit is due- some of these photos are Brandon's or Mike's!)

We enjoyed showing them around some of Oxford's colleges and museums; walking through blooming parks; admiring art & architecture; and eating lots along the way. The great thing about visitors is enjoying afresh the city that we have lived in these last 8 months. Every "oh, wow!" reminds us of just how beautiful and unique this place is. I'll let the pictures do the narrating.

Parklands Bed & Breakfast, where they stayed 

On High Street

This one is Mike's- I love the perspective! The Radcliffe Camera (left), All Souls (center), and the edge of St. Mary's on the right

All Souls College

 

?I have no idea which college this is

Strolling through Magdalen College park

Pointing out landmarks from the top of St. Mary's

Checking out the ceiling in the Sheldonian Theatre

 Evensong service at Christ Church Cathedral

Letting someone else play photographer

This one is up for a caption contest: submit suggestions in comments section

The never-ending, oh-so-good dinner at Strada!

  Fish 'n Chips with a Tribute- an all-around winner

At the Natural History Museum

Brandon showing his parents the "snake with ears".

Bearpaw (see the hat?) admiring the lawn

Christ Church

 Brandon and his mom

 

So grateful for a wonderful Mother-in-law

One of my favorites

We loved having them here in Oxford.
But that was only the first half of the trip...