Category: United Kingdom

  • Portugal – Day 7 – Madeira

    Portugal – Day 7 – Madeira

    Off to Portugal! Leg 1 of our trip has ended and on to the next. Going from fast pace city vibes to slow nature vibes. So a lot of today was dedicated to travel… But we finally made it and of course I needed food immediately. Mercado de Lavradores You…

  • UK – Day 6 – London

    UK – Day 6 – London

    Last day in London! It’s treated us with lovely weather and lots of new memories. Today’s goal was to explore some cutie neighborhoods outside the city center. Mary went to the FreeWheel office to meet the international folks she’s worked with. Sharon went East. Derek, Joey, and I went West.…

  • UK – Day 5 – London

    UK – Day 5 – London

    Sunday was marathon day!!!! Runners were Mary, Rocco, and Quincy! Cheer Squad was myself, Joey, Derek, and Sharon! Today’s only goal was to find our runners and then get them drunk! Both were a success. I think the pictures say enough lol 😝

  • UK – Day 4 – London

    UK – Day 4 – London

    Another beautiful day in London! We are having the absolute best weather here… while I hear nyc is cold and rainy 😢 (poor Louie) . Started the morning off with a walk and a coffee stop. Black tea and a cinnamon bun in my case. Rocco, Mary, and Joey went…

  • UK – Day 3 – London

    UK – Day 3 – London

    Only a wee breakfast in Glasgow this morning before hopping in a train to London. Thanks for being a lovely tour guide, Rob! Warms my heart to see you and know you and meet up with you in another country❤️! Leg two begins!! Group chat is called “Madeira Mommies” and…

  • UK – Day 2 – Glasgow

    UK – Day 2 – Glasgow

    Day 2. Our only full day together in Glasgow, so you know that meant we had to make the most of it! Started our day off early today to make a trip up to Loch Lomond. About 45 min north of Glasgow involving a train and a bus. But we…

  • UK – Day 1 – Glasgow

    UK – Day 1 – Glasgow

    Welcome back to another Shelby travel blog!! Glad you’re here! 😁 But first, short pit stop in Iceland for a layover. For those of you who may not know, this first leg of the trip is to see my longest and dearest friend Rob!!! Rob and I have been besties…

  • UK – Day 9 – London

    UK – Day 9 – London

    Wow what a beautiful sunny day it was in London!! AGAIN! I’m really getting special treatment here… I think London wants me to move there👀 lol Starting off we were able to enjoy a warm drink and pastry in Hyde park before we were off to the races! My one…

  • UK – Day 8 – Windsor / London

    UK – Day 8 – Windsor / London

    Ah lovely day!! We started by driving south to Windsor to do a tour of the Windsor Castle. We have very limited time in London so unfortunately we didn’t get to do more than tour the castle, but I’m glad we did! Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied…

  • UK – Day 7 – The Cotswolds

    UK – Day 7 – The Cotswolds

    Finally had a traditional English breakfast! Today was a big travel day. We started in The Lakes District and drove about 3 hours south to the Cotswolds region, starting in Stratford Upon Avon. This is supposedly the birthplace of Shakespeare and is actually the place he is buried. We browsed…