Zara, I've visited Oxforshire many times, since John's sister lives near Witney, we have taken many trips to the surrounding towns, mostly to the west, into the Cotswolds. I think most Americans would love it, it's a beautiful part of England. Some towns I really like are Henley and Burford - have you been there?

Lake District is supposed to really beautiful, also. I haven't been there, though.

One of my dreams is to go on a boat up the Thames for a week, that must be special.