OXFORD, England – The day is appropriately gloomy for a train ride from London to Oxford. Light conversations seem to trend towards intellectual the closer we get to Oxford. From the station, buses head towards downtown, where buildings progressively gain character. Pretty soon, we are far from warehouses and immersed completely in edifices of a …
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Postcard from Gouda
GOUDA, Netherlands – The market on Thursday presents its namesake – Gouda cheese. The mood is festive as children run around the cobblestoned plaza, and sellers display fresh fruits and vegetables. Fish is served at the cafes that line along the center. Stores typically close early in Gouda, except for these weekend nights when people …