I spent this last weekend in Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon. Warwick is the home of Warwick castle, which is basically a big, gnarly-ass castle but quite the site to see. Stratford-upon-Avon is the town where Shakespeare grew up and is also the place of his burial. We explored the house where he was raised and the study where he began his career. Later that night, I attended my first Shakespearean play, which was ‘Twelfth Night, or What You Will,’ performed by the RSC (Royal Shakespeare Company) that is world renowned. The antagonist, Malvolio, was performed by John Lithgow who used to star in the sitcom ‘3rd Rock from the Sun.’ and was also the voice of Lord Farquaad in ‘Shrek.’ I passed him in the hallway as we took a tour of the theatre before the show and was like ‘You look familiar…’ Overall, the show was amazing and I would have to say it was probably the best I’ve ever seen except maybe for ‘Don Quixote’ (but I’m a little biased b/c I love that book!).
Both Warwick and Stratford were nice towns with very amazing architecture. Rachel’s Grandmother used to be a tour guide in Warwick and taught us quite a bit; there is so much history here in England. The United States is so young! Even the house I’m where I am currently staying is from the 13/14 century. Amazing!
And now: a quick word on Kinder and Happy Hippos. Jim, Dennis, I don’t know if you ever had a chance to try any Kinder candies or chocolate, but I find them to be divine. They are God’s candy, if ever there were to be one. Happy Hippos are THE most amazing candy I have EVER tasted. Let it be known. Happy Hippos rule all that IS!
On the flipside, don’t ever try a ‘Dandelion ‘N’ Burdock,’ it is the nastiest soda you will ever taste. Generally, I always look to try something new whenever it comes to food or consumption when abroad and that was the case in this sad situation (I will post). I thought it was root beer, but dear Zeus don’t ever ask me what it was that I drank that day, for I can only say that it was some black licorice mixture from hell…
I hope you all are well. Well over a month has come and is now gone, and I am still not fully situated. I have met the love of my life, but that doesn’t mean a whole lot until I find a means of financial support. I still look toward picking grapes in France, but if that doesn’t pan out then I look to Greece as my final stand- which is coming soon. I don’t know what will happen next but I will post it as I live it. Pictures to follow~
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Dude I love Kinder chocolates! Never tried the hippo things though. The next thing you have to look for is Chio brand chips. I am not sure they have them in England (I think I ate them in Germany), but they were the best potato chips I have ever had. Just thinking about them makes me lonely for a chippier time.
Have you tried the Kinder Surprise ones, with the toy in it?
Yes I have tried the Kinder Surprise thingies but they pale in comparison to the Happy Hippos. Haven't tried the chips, Jim, but if I make my way towards Germany I certainly will.
Unfortunately Kinder chocolates are no longer made with pure Kinder. They are down to about 1% Kinder per chocolate.
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