celeb exclusive

celeb exclusive, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Here I am taking pictures of Napoleon and Kip in an exclusive interview. Me and two other privileged individuals were granted access to a fourth story room in the Union where we got a few minutes with the celebs. Pretty flippin' sweet! (Student Media)

Mas fotos

So I lied. Here are some more from England. Perhaps I will get to my Germany and France shots soon.

~J.

natural flow

natural flow, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

A fountain on the grounds of Chatsworth. This fountain, along with all the others in the 1,000 acre garden area, operate entirely by gravity. The water comes from a lake, high upon the hill above the fountain.

Chatsworth

Chatsworth, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

An external view. The grounds weren't too shabby, either.

cha-ching

cha-ching, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

The inside of Chatsworth-a stately home where the Duke of Devonshire lives.

womanly vessels

damselish fleet, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

STRATFORD UPON AVON--A fleet of boats each with a name derived from women in Shakespearian plays.

tea time

tea time, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Actually, it's coffee, but same diff. It's all caffeinated, right?
Mommy Stu and Laura enjoy some roadside warm-ones while we take a rest stop near Stratford.

drizzle

drizzle, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

View from a southbound train to Nottingham.

Lincoln Sculpture

Lincoln Sculpture, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

passing time on the train

passing time on the train, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Sam reading. Laura knitting. Good times on the train.

the penitent man shall pass

the penitent man shall pass, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

This is a divet made in SOLID stone which was made by nothing more than people kneeling.
The divet, which was in Lincoln Cathedral, was about three inches deep.

old-world craftsmanship

old-world craftsmanship, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

This is the main window in Lincoln Cathedral. Our tour guide said this masterpiece is as big as a tennis court.

two leaves

two leaves, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

glass, stained

glass, stained, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

For your parusal

Ladies and Gentlemen,

So sorry for the delay. Having sorted through my four-and-a-half GIGABYTES of pictures, these are the ones I thought were best (of England). Germany and France will follow soon. Enjoy.

Sincerely,

The Management

El Juan

El Juan, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

One of about three photos I have of myself on the trip. This one's at Lincoln Cathedral.

Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

smooch, with view

smooth, with view, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

golden moment

golden moment, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

The rumor is true. There are lots of Asian tourists and they really take lots and lots of pictures.
This group was posing in front of the house where Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon.
Sam offered to take their picture and they were much abliged, offering many thanks. Truly a classic moment.

note: the bunny ears making an appearance in the back row.

Stratford upon Avon cityscape

Stratford upon Avon, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Look ma! no steering wheel.

Look ma! no steering wheel., originally uploaded by johnniestu.

An interesting experience--riding "shotgun", Brit style.

Achilles

Achilles, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Funny, doesn't look like Brad Pitt at all.

yikes

yikes, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

Here's an authentic WWII Nazi helmet we saw at a steam engine fair at the Nottingham fairgrounds. The owner was nice enough to let Sam don the helmet and strike the pose.

And again

And again, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

British Bones

British Bones, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

It might be fun to honk away for the Queen while getting gawked at by thousands. I don't think I could do the hats, though. I draw the line at plumed marching hats.

Sentiment

Bridge Sentiment, originally uploaded by johnniestu.

London Bridge overlooking the London Eye.