On Friday night, some of Erin's coworkers took us out in Reading. We all met up at a microbrewery called Zero Degrees for pizza and a few pints. Erin and I both tried roast duck for the first time and LOVED it! After, we made the rounds through some traditional pubs that we had never even seen in the area. We went from Allied Arms, to Nag's Head, to Horse and Jockey, which is actually right next door to our flat. All were fantastic and we had a great time ...

On Saturday we took the train for our first time and traveled to Henley, a small town about 30 miles from Reading. Henley is most known for its summer festivals, the Royal Regatta (country's most famous rowing races), and its scenic views of the river Thames. Though the town is most lively in the spring and summer, there were plenty of people crowding the streets, stores, and restaurants. We were interested in the town for its small town feel and adventures ...

Hello followers! We have not done any traveling outside of Reading yet, but every day has been an adventure so far nonetheless. We have done a ton of exploring and learning over the past week, and we compiled this list for you guys to enjoy: We got locked in our car park (parking garage) and later found out that it was legit because we never had a key for it in the first place. We found two large and awesome parks near our home, perfect for runn...

Today was a wonderful day in town! We walked over 11 miles circling the town exploring Erin's work place, parks, rivers, shops, and neighborhoods. We were a bit tired from the nearly sleepless night that was weighted down with restlessness. I suppose we are still adjusting to the time change. We were able to navigate very well through town and found some areas that we absolutely love. Reading is truly starting to feel like home. After walking to Rockwell...

Hello from our new home in Reading, England! We are finally unpacked and settling into our flat. It has been quite interesting adjusting to the time change and subtle differences in living here. We have nearly mastered all of the appliances, but we are still battling with the fridge and its temperamental thermostat. Though we arrived in plenty of time to get ready to celebrate the New Year, we were so exhausted from the plane and traveling, we ended up f...