EXIT INTERVIEW

Photos: Just Back From…A honeymoon to the English Countryside

Friday, Sep 16, 2011, 12:00 PM | Subscribe to the magazine

Great Tew's Falkland Arms, which had the best pub atmosphere of Maria and Bryant's trip.
(Courtesy Maria Held)
Enjoying local beer of the Falkland Arms in Great Tew.
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The interior of the Kingham Plough, where Maria and Bryant had their favorite local meal: "A must stop for foodies."
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Cheese soufflé and mutton at the Kingham Plough in Oxfordshire.
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The Cotswold Falconry Centre, where Maria and Bryant learned about birds of prey.
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Horace, a European eagle owl at the Cotswold Falconry Centre.
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Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, birthplace of Winston Churchill and the current home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. "The palace and grounds are amazing," Maria says, "but skip the hokey automated tour that's upstairs."
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While walking from Burford to Swinbrook, the newlyweds were blocked by cows. "Will we be trampled?" Maria thought. Fortunately, no.
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The Swan Inn, a hotel Maria and Bryant liked, in Swinbrook.
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Touring the Bodleian Library was worth every penny: "It's amazing and fascinating!"
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Bryant enjoying some of the local fare at Pudding Face in Oxfordshire.
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Newlyweds Maria Held and Bryant Johnson on their honeymoon in the English countryside. "It was a dream trip," Maria says.
(Courtesy Maria Held)