Birthday Girl…me!
Another year under my belt, somehow I feel I should be a little more excited about that! But knowing that it’s my last year in my twenties is, well… kinda sad! I know I know, it may sound kinda silly but I can’t help it. Yes, I know I should be grateful for another year of life and believe me I know how blessed and fortunate I am, but why do I feel like I am getting so old so fast?!!! Hmmmm but like my uncle says you either get old or die young! So I really should be happy and I quite frankly prefer the former.
On the approx 1 hr train ride to Dover 36 pounds
So all that aside what did I do you wonder? I hopped on a train in London with my cousin, and headed south to Dover the south coastal city of England. Here you are able to take a ferry across the waters to France. I wanted to go to Dover Castle and also see the white chalk cliffs of Dover. Now I did get to go to the castle, and I did see a lot of white, but unfortunately the white was fog not cliffs. The fog was so thick it seemed as if multiple bonfires were taking place but with an unknown source. Honestly not what I expected but somehow found it so exciting.
White cliffs covered in fog
Okay and I know the last time I complained about being hot everywhere, that was not a problem today! There was definitely a chill in the air and I don’t think I was really properly prepared but it did put a good pep in my step lol. However, the charm and friendliness of the locals in this little town provided the warmth my apparel lacked. It was matched only by the charm of the place itself. It looked exactly the way I imagined England to look before arriving. I felt this is where I would want to live if I were to reside here. Well from what I’ve seen so far.
Cute residential area outside of train station in Dover
Dover Castle though was just lovely, and there are flowers everywhere in England it seems. We did two tours while there, one in the underground hospital that once existed there during WWII and another of tunnels that housed all other military operations. I illegally tried to take a few non flash pics (the things I do for you guys) but they didn’t really come out well. It was a fun and very real life tour, that really tries to engage the senses to make you feel what it would have been like then.
Dover Castle 16.50 pounds entrance fee
I will have to return on a clear day to get some pictures of the white cliffs. All in all a lovely day! Off to Cambridge on Friday can’t wait to report that one to you guys. Now I’m off to exercise the vocal chords, I have hip hop karaoke tomorrow 
How foggy it was by the end
As one’s fortunes are reduced, one’s spirit must expand to fill the
void.
Love that Fitz! Thanks for the quote
Happy Bday Chica ! How long are you in Cambridge ? Living here at moment let me know if I can be of any help
Whattt your in Cambridge? I actually will be going there tomorrow but just for the day, we have to see each other!! will msg you.
Jodi, I’m enjoying your adventure so much you should be able to feel my presence. I can only imagine the joy experiencing these beautiful sites. Continue to enjoy your adventure..have fun..be safe and remember to pray. I love n miss u, skyping kinda help the missing a notch…lol. Can’t wait to visit the next city with u…mwah!
Thanks Mom I know you are right there following along if no one else is. I told you the skype isn’t so bad, thank goodness for technology so now you don’t have to worry so much! Love you
Jodi – think about it this way – if not now, when? I wish you could see more of the UK. I have a friend whose father (an English man) always said he didn’t need to travel outside the UK, there is such a variety of landscapes to enjoy. Weather permitting! Good luck, and continue to seek out the best of your adventure!
You are absolutely right! Oh and i do plan to come back about two months after I leave to explore some more I definitely love the countryside vistas here. Just beautiful
Somehow it just seems so impersonal to say Happy birthday like this but I am sending you all my love on your special day. It seems this post will find you well. Your updates are a breath of fresh air and I am ever so happy to hear that you are enjoying life to the fullest. At 29, you are traveling the world and making everlasting memories. Cheers to you and your journey, Jodi. I miss you so much and hope to actually speak with you soon. Happy Birthday love! Live it up! Xoxo
J.Z
My love thank you thank you! Don’t worry it means just as much to me however you say it because i know where its coming from! Miss you too hate that when I get back I feel I would have missed so much! Which is even more reason for me to make this worth it!! Kiss the babies!!! Love you guys
My mind ran across you today wondering how was the traveling going.. I remembered you said you would be leaving in a week, but since I’m not working the days and nights all seem the same to me.. LOL.. You can cry if you want to, after all its your birthday.. Loving the pictures and blog so far. I am there with you… Keep them coming.. and please be safe…
Can’t thank you enough for joining me on this! It is such a relief to have these comments and know that so many are right there with me! Happy you like the blog this is all quite new for me so we are very much experiencing it together. xoxo