Royal Birkdale--What an Open

Sunday, July 24

Jordan Spieth really put on a performance at Royal Birkdale. We walked along with Steve Stricker for his first nine holes. Too bad he didn't have a better day. But the course was lovely as was the weather. And it was fun to see all the pros in action. 

To the Open

Sunday, July 23

Liverpool

Arrived in Liverpool and rode the infamous Mersey ferry. Met the Beatles. Now on our way to the 164th British Open at Royal Birkdale. 

Potato Peel Pie Society

July 20, 2017

Isle of Guernsey 

Visited Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands and setting for the novel Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. We toured most of the island aboard a 1954 vintage bus named Twinkle and learned about the Nazi occupation during WWII. 

Visited the Little Chapel, purported to be one of the smallest in the world. The walls are decorated with shards of dishes, including Wedgewood and Blue Willow!

Port of Southampton

Arrived Southampton. Ready to sail and golf the British Isles aboard the Azamara Journey. 

The Bargate Wall. 

Lawn bowling at the Southampton Old Bowling Green. 

The Dancing Man Brewery in an old wool house. 

Hole in One!!

Rick got his second hole-in-one on the 11th hole at Songbird Hills today. Hooray! Mary is still waiting for her first. 

Biking Buddies

Our 19th annual bike ride with our special friends. The Bruce's planned great rides in the Chippewa Falls area. Due to rain, the first day's ride was replaced by a tour of Leinenkugels. Fun time as usual.  

Toronto, Eh!

A great get-away with Jackie, Jean, and Mary Beth to see the Georgia O'Keeffe exhibit and explore Toronto. 

Testing an Ontario Sauvignon Blanc.