Ms. S uncovered a 5k Race for Life which is the UK equivalent of Race for the Cure to raise money for cancer research, a cause dear to many of our hearts. So a few of us made our way this morning to the Lancaster sports centre to participate. The truly remarkable Ms. S got herself registered (not an easy task as there were no race-day registrations) and ran her race valiantly. Others of us asked to serve as volunteers and the organizers were thrilled. And that's how I became lucky enough to hand out medals to 1,500 finishers! We got to know the race director, the volunteer coordinator, the other volunteers, and some of the runners. It was a satisfyingly wonderful experience of a very local nature and we stayed from start to finish.
And then the Irish lass and I continued with our Sunday by walking a mile or perhaps two to a seaside town called Morecambe which we'd never been to and didn't actually know how to get to but had heard was quite nice. We were feeling brave and decided to go on foot rather than on a bus or in a cab. The most challenging part was crossing the streets at the round-abouts since it was all we could do to figure out which direction the traffic would be coming from (you were so right, mcneighbor)! Of course it started raining before we got there, but the sky waited to completely open up until we arrived at the sea. Wouldn't you know that the nearest spot to duck into was a very local pub. Well hey we were hungry for chips (no, not crisps) too!
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Glad to hear things are going so well with you, mom. I got your phone message sat. and will try to call ya soon. thanks for the emails and the bloggs! You are doing great!
So at the Race for Life, did the participants run the opposite way around the track? Or did they run clockwise like us "Yanks"?
Can't wait to hear about how you celebrate the 4th. Tell us about the locals' reactions.
Everything here on our street is fine. I've watered only once because everything is so green.
Love the pictures!
Hi, Nancy! Those pictures are so beautiful and I'm so glad you are there to walk down those cobblestone streets and hop into local pubs and lift a pint. Have you started classes yet? So glad you are enjoying your across-the-pond adventure. Wish I was there with you!!!
Sierra got here yesterday & that was fun to help get her set up in her downtown apartment. Rehearsals began this afternoon. Sanka, her kitty, is hiding under her bed because now he has to get used to ANOTHER place to live. I miss having him around this house -- he's only a year old and runs quite well thru the house and garden. LOVE YOU! Kellun
Hi Nancy! I love your blog and am very impressed. Beautiful photos- sounds like an amazing experience. i look forward to reading more!
much love to you, summer
Hey there! Things have sure been happening since you arrived in the UK. How scary with those "thugs", as Jamie put it, but also I watched Princess Diana's b- day celebration put on by her boys last night. Was there a lot of hype surrounding that occasion? Miss you, but love the blog.
I am so glad that you got in the British Version of relay for life. I am sure that made you feel good. The volunteer shirt will be an excellent keep sake. You are all so busy with school and sightseeing. Marilyn K. Moore
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