United Kingdom
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Wednesday, 21 Dec 2016 | Photo Gallery
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Tuesday, 8 Nov 2016 | Photo Gallery
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Monday, 24 Oct 2016 | Views [357]
It seems like just yesterday but it was over three and a half months ago that I boarded a ferry from the mainland to England, not knowing what I'd find or even pretty much how I'd entertain myself. The Schengen Agreement prohibited me from staying ... Read more >
Monday, 24 Oct 2016 | Views [631] | Comments [1]
Ranting Alert! Thought I'd make a quick stop in Plymouth, England and check-out the Mayflower Steps -- supposedly the actual steps used by the Pilgrims back in 1620 to board their ship to America -- and did I get a history lesson! Seems like ... Read more >
Sunday, 16 Oct 2016 | Photo Gallery
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Saturday, 15 Oct 2016 | Views [355]
Spent the day driving to the Cornwall area in southeastern England -- if you look for it on a map, its the foot and toe part of England.
Arrived earlier than planned so decided to head off to Tintagel Castle for a couple of hours. In ... Read more >
Sunday, 9 Oct 2016 | Views [414] | Comments [2]
What 1975 English comedy cult film featured this castle (Kidwelly) in its opening scenes?
WINNER! Christine nailed it -- "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" -- Kidwelly Castle was used in the opening scenes with two Scottish castles ... Read more >
Sunday, 9 Oct 2016 | Photo Gallery
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Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016 | Views [378]
Leaving Nottingham behind without as much as a glimpse of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, I headed off to visit Lincoln Cathedral, and on a whim, Lincoln Castle. For some reason, the Catherdal gets "first booking" in most tour guides -- a beautiful, ... Read more >
Wednesday, 28 Sep 2016 | Views [404]
Finally made it out of London -- a two hour slog in stop and go traffic at 1:00pm -- not fun! Cambridge ws my next stop -- somewhat disappoointing but it has potential. Disappointing in that I didn't get to visit any "tourist" attractions ... Read more >
Monday, 26 Sep 2016 | Views [357]
Drove from Salisbury to London -- again, heavy trafic, but we made it, checked into the hotel and and headed off to explore the nearby neighborhood. It became apparent that London is very much a multi-cultural city with a very heavy middle and ... Read more >
Sunday, 25 Sep 2016 | Views [443]
Morning came early -- taking the ferry to England and had to be at the dock by 7:45am to check-in. There's been quite a few novels written about the romance of taking a "slow boat to nowhere" -- those authors have obviously never taken a ferry ... Read more >
Saturday, 24 Sep 2016 | Views [296]
Why does this sheep have blue paint on it? (SEE PHOTOS SECTION)
Saturday, 24 Sep 2016 | Photo Gallery
Why does this sheep have blue paint on it?
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