Hanging Out in Ludlow, Shropshire

Whenever we visit the UK we often drive down to Ludlow to visit Amanda's lifelong friend. It is a gorgeous little town with a beautiful countryside.

The population seems to be quite the homogeneous group. So much so that we were surprised to see so many people with the exact same haircut with the same exact color. Fashion as well!

A view of Ludlow Castle

In a way, it's like the Kentucky of England, but without all the evangelicals.

We always end up going down and walking around the castle when we visit. Our friend's kids, like many children that I meet seem to love to climb on me. This visit was no different in that regard!

Of course there is plenty of green there to explore. I love it! It's much different than life here in Los Angeles.

One of my favorite spots in town is this particular bridge. I love to just sit there and watch the water go by.

There is just something really nice about the oldness of the structures. I really wish we had more of it here in the United States.

That cannon lives down near the castle. I can't remember if it has any particular significance. I probably should read the plaque (if there is one). I can be a bit unobservant sometimes.

There's an image of our friend's daughter attempting to blow the seeds from a dandelion. Quite unsuccessfully I might add.

There are quite a few really old, beautiful buildings around town.

I sure that as locals, they are quite bored of them, but our friends still take us to have a look around.

Those buildings remind me of the ones from Shakespeare's birthplace. I am always surprised that these types of houses can last for so long.

It's very different from the ones that are built in the 20th century, which seem to last for no time at all!