April 3, 4: Train and Shopping

Friday was spent on the train traveling from Scotland back to Oxford. (Surely wish America could come up with such a convenient mode of transportation.) We had fun just talking and playing Scrabble. Who won, you ask? Tee!! (Always have to report these accomplishments!) Our evening meal back in Oxford was at Loch Fyne Restaurant: http://www.lochfyne.com/ , an amazing place that boasts it is "based on the principles of good food, which is sustainably sourced and simply presented by people who care." Truly a dining experience.

Saturday began with a private tour of the Bodleian Library, thanks to Buie's association with the University. We were granted 15 minutes, but were able to snatch 30! Actually, we could have stayed for 30 days, devouring book after book after book. Unfortunately, we couldn't take pictures inside the stacks.

The former Divinity School at the Bodleian Library.

The Camera at the Bodleian.

Lunch at the Corner Club.

Lunch was nearby the Bodleian at the Corner Club, a cozy, frumpy, friendly, funky club that Buie belongs to. Then, the afternoon was all about shopping, window and actual! Consider the British economy stimulated!

A picture of the tiled wall in the loo at the Corner Club. Scottie, who is all about purple, had to snag this shot to make her mother proud!

We decided to ditch supper for high tea at The Rose. Tea, finger sandwiches, scones with butter and jam, and cake made for a less than healthy meal! Maybe not the healthiest, but definitely YUMMY.

Tonight we've vegged out...catching up on emails, watching TV, and reading. Tomorrow it's off to the Literary Festival again. Fun stuff in store. Stay tuned.