Jackie Arrives!

For the last few days we have been exploring Sheffield. At the end of our street, there is a restaurant called ‘Scotts’ – just like my boyfriend. We took a walk to the downtown, (they call it the city centre) which is only about a ten minute walk from Angela and Ollie’s apartment. Every few minutes a tram went by – we call them streetcars at home. There are also double-decker buses. The downtown is very busy with people and in one part there are no cars allowed. There are lots of stores, or as they call them, shops. There are pretty fountains and old churches and old buildings right in the downtown.

Later we drove to a huge shopping mall, called Meadowhall. I bought some new clothes that are really fashionable in Britain. I made my dad carry all my bags for me.
Then finally Jackie arrived! Now I have both my sisters with me to bug. Jackie flew into London and then took a train to Sheffield. She was very tired but she stayed up and visited with us. I dressed up in my new clothes to show Jackie.

The next day, we went for a walk through the botanical gardens. There were lots of flowers in bloom and it smelled really pretty. I made Ollie hold my purse. We had lunch at an Italian restaurant called ‘Nonnas’. Ollie read in the newspaper that it is the best Italian food in England. I had one of my favourites, mussels.

In the evening I volunteered at Angela’s work. We helped the little kids make Dirt Pie for Earth Day and we helped them do other Earth Day crafts.
Today I am packing my backpack because vey early tomorrow morning I fly to Rome with my sisters. I’ll try to blog when I can while we are backpacking.
British words of the day:
Dustbin = trashcan
Biscuit = cookie

Hi Nyhouts! Glad that Jackie has safely arrived. Let the poor girl rest before she starts out for Rome!! I an so envious of all the beautiful flowers! Val...re Scott's restaurant....maybe it is "Scott" like nana! You will soon be talking like Ollie if you learn any more British words!! That's ok.....he has a lovely accent! Jackie, I am still checking on the baby eagles..they are really growing, except the little one that hardly ever gets any food! Love to everybody! Keep having fun! Love nana & papa

written by John Gray on April 25, 2009

Hi Girls
It is good to see the Nyhout girls back together again! Have a wonderful trip; Sue knows you'll love Rome, and we both know you'll love Paris; if the weather is kind, you'll have an absolutely fabulous time.

Love Rick & Sue

written by Old Man of Cockshutt on April 25, 2009

Hi Val and family:
We are so happy to hear that your trip is going so well. We hope you 3 girls are behaving on your own and not getting into too much trouble!!! Be careful and have a really great time! We miss you all.
Love, The Damen's

written by The Damen's on April 25, 2009

Hey Val!

It looks like you are having an awesome time. The castles are beautiful. I can't wait to see all of your new clothes when you get back. English people have funny ways of saying things! Keep me posted on all the fun stuff you are doing!

Sarah Callahan

written by Sarah Callahan on April 26, 2009

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