Sometimes life sends a happy detour your way. The first week of this month, I was in York, England for a professional conference. Eric and I had a direct flight in and out of Edinburgh (Hugely less expensive) so added a couple days to the end, so we could explore that beautiful city, too.
It was a time filled with conference sessions and relaxing. Ambling and rambling around cities just to see what we could discover. Staring at menu after menu until we found one that looked just right for that meal. (By the way, if you’re ever in York, we highly recommend the Nook. Fantastic food! and great atmosphere!)
So today I thought I’d share a few of our photos from the trip. One of the things Eric liked to do was ask what I thought the story was behind different people and places. I guess he’s trying to get me ready to write this next book! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as we enjoyed taking them. And be sure to go to the end where you can enter a book bundle giveaway I have right now over at my blog.
York Minster: a church has been here for almost 1000 years and 50% of Britain’s medieval stained glass is in its windows. Stunning! But don’t skip the undercroft…
The easy part of our ramble up toward Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. This was a recommendation and so GLAD it was. Breath-taking views.
Just one of the many flowers I photographed. So delicate and hardy at the same time.
Eric taking a picture of me taking a photo of him. Yep, we did that. It’s also in York, such a beautiful, OLD town.
Holyrood Palace where the Queen stays when she’s in Scotland. We didn’t take the tour, but it is beautiful on the outside.
One more view from the hike to Arthur’s Seat. If you’re ever in Edinburgh, you must do this, without the crazy detour Mapquest took us on.
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I mostly enjoy contemporary fiction. I do read some historical, usually set around WWII era or later.
Ellen, you know I adore that WWII time period. I’ve also found I like a good regency which has surprised me. Never anticipated that.
Historical christian fiction
I’d have to say historical is my favorite genre and mostly because I love history. What an awesome trip you had and thank you for sharing!
Jenny
It was a great retreat. Perfect balance of work and pleasure.
Oh my! I have to choose? I love both! Eek…I suppose Historical would top contemporary. I love the learning aspect of historical fiction, especially concerning the WWII era.
I’ve found I go through spurts. I binge on historical, then binge on contemporary. Now I need to binge on writing my next novel.
I enjoy both but historical is my favorite! Thanks for sharing your trip and for the giveaway
I enjoy historical inspirational novels. Thank you for sharing your England trip. It was nice to virtually travel with you. 😉
It was too good of a trip not to share. Glad you enjoyed a few of the photos, Caryl.
LOVE historical. But then, I was raised on it – Grandma’s Attic, American Girl, Caddie Woodlawn.
Oh! I loved those books as a preteen, too!
I love both but I lean toward historical.
I REALLY love historical fiction! I do have some contemp on my shelves but history was my first love….The thought of learning while enjoying a book is awesome! Your trip looks amazing! I’d love to visit England one day…But really I’d love to just take a world trip..Hahaha! That will never happen.
I love a good historical, too. I’ve breezed through 2 regencies by Kristi Ann Hunter in about 36 hours.
I prefer historical. But I’ll read just about anything written in anytime!
I always love seeing photos of your trips, Cara! I haven’t been to England since I was a teenager. I’d love love love to return.
This trip was amazing, Becky. Felt like such a gift to explore such beautiful cities. Of course, my suspense mind was running rampant.
I like a variety but if I could only read one genre, I suppose, it would be historical.
I read both but my preference is contemporary.
I love both but I seem to get involved more in historical to learn how people survived in those pioneer times, although trying to survive nowadays is a trial too. Thank you for the giveaway.
I think that’s what I love about historicals, too. The opportunity to learn something new and different.
I enjoy both, but I love historicals.
I like both historical and contemporary stories, but favor historical.
I think I like both genres equally but for different reasons. I find I like to read both to change things up and not get stuck in a reading rut 🙂
Me, too, Heidi.
Loved the beautiful pictures.
I spent a bit of free time in Edinburgh after a tour outside the city. I found myself wishing I’d taken a city tour.
I love WWII historicals, since that’s what I’m writing (My series comes out next year.), but I enjoy sampling other genres.
Historical fiction is by far my favorite genre! It does compete with Suspense though 🙂
It’s funny that you and your husband took pictures of each other taking pictures of each other…lol!! My best friend & I used to do that all the time as teens. How fun is that? And I enjoyed all those photos you have posted here, such a beautiful country. I especially like seeing the castle! Thanks for sharing about your trip & the pictures!
My favorite genre is historical. Thank you!
Thanks for posting the beautiful pics of your trip, Cara, and thanks for the fabulous giveaway opportunity!!
I read Christian fiction in both contemporary and historical genres, but prefer historical.
Historical fiction has long been my favorite. I will read contemporary novels now and again, but prefer historical.
I love historical novels. It is interesting and fun to wonder if I could have made it back then! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
I definitely prefer historical novels!
Historical fiction is my very favorite genre. I appreciate the research the authors do to place their characters within the events/happenings of the time period. So much more than we might have learned in school.
So glad your husband was able to travel with you on this excursion! What fun. Beautiful countryside. Thank you for sharing your photos with us. Kathleen ~ Lane Hill House
I’m a genealogist, so yeah, definitely historical. Love it!
I love the Historical books
Haha, I was literally júst in york when I read your post. Such a great city! Edinburgh I visited three years ago and also enjoyed very much. Yes, you can say I’m an anglophile, I visit almost every year! (Which is not too difficult from The Netherlands)