planes, trains, automobiles...and foot

Whew. Attempting to sum up life since boarding a plane in Nashville would prove impossible but I will try to give a quick vision of it. When I got off the plane in NYC I was feeling a bit lonely and fearful. I asked the Lord to please send me someone to talk to and when I sat down there were 6 people from London that I ended up talking to for the better part of an hour- none of which knew where Liss was which struck a little more fear in me but overall I felt much better when they left to get on their plane. My flight on the other hand was delayed from an 8:30 take off to 2 am. Getting myself off that plane and onto the train to Liss was an experience all in itself. I keptt hinking to myself- if my mom or a friend was here with or simply watching me they would in FITS of laughter! There were numerous people to ask about where to go, a bus to take into the city, get off that one and wait for a bus into Woking (a charming little town) and then a train to catch from Woking to Liss.
The bus which took me out of the city all of a sudden plopped me into the most beautiful countryside my eyes have ever held. The buildings and houses are like none I have ever known- straight out of a story book. The movies Knotting Hill or The Holiday do not hardly touch the beauties these countrysides offer. Quaint. Quaint. Quaint...more detail on this later. The perfect place to seek beauty, peace, serenity, and quiet solitude. The city was exciting, fun, and busy but it made me long for someone to be on the journey with me there (ASHLEY!). The small villages I passed on the train made me thankful for the vast amounts of books in my bag and the tea awaiting me in Greatham. I feel so comfy cozy here already- like no one can get me here or even be able to tell the same expereiences I will hold.
I love the little sayings I've picked up on- "mind the gap now!", "Oh, how spookay!" or the way that the 1740 train is pronounced 1714 (this little one almost made me miss the train!). Mini- you are right! The men here are gorgeous. Varying Jude Laws running around everywhere in pin striped suits or little sweater sets and khakis.
The people on the trains that I've taken since leaving the city are so relaxed, its an aura I can't describe. Much like what I'd think a train into FAirview might look like, no IPODS, phones, etc but the difference is that these people are still so cultured in appearance (no offense Lee family)- like they could hop right back into the mainstream without missing a beat. Which I guess is what they do everyday...

More to come very soon!!!!