Dr. JoDee passes her viva

In case you are wondering what that means, exactly, JoDee successfully defended her thesis before a panel, and will be awarded a PhD at graduation (next month). Of course, she is insisting that we call her "Dr." from today. ;)

JoDee and I started our day with a run through Newstead Village, to a place called Newstead Abbey, which is a beautiful abbey that includes a "stable block" that looks like a castle, itself. This was the home of Lord Byron, and it's set on beautiful property that includes a lake (and peacocks!). I'll have to post photos of this later, since I wasn't running with the camera.

Bob and I rode into Nottingham on the train with JoDee. While she had her viva, we knocked around Nottingham, taking the "cave tour" at Nottingham Castle. Fascinating history and a tour that included the caves that served as a prison block, guard cells, etc. I've posted a picture of Bob in the caves.