UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 18 Jul 2009 | Views [780]
The Dreary Spires of Didcott. The beginning of this journey coughed spluttered and lurched into being. The course of a true journey never runs smooth as is exhibited in an awkward piece of planning that resulted in – how shall I put this ... Read more >
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UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 4 Jul 2009 | Views [509]
Fourth Trip Strained Sinews The beginning was not a display of logistics and time keeping. Have you ever noticed that time stands still longer for those who are stood still. Those racing to get to a point feel time slipping away through their finger like ... Read more >
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UNITED KINGDOM | Thursday, 2 Jul 2009 | Views [701]
Gaining the Thames: Only two months later than expected. Coombe Station to Wolvercote (North Oxford) It was started where it finished, by the water meadows of the Cotswolds. The sun benevolently beaming being down its warming rays.... Read more >
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UNITED KINGDOM | Saturday, 23 May 2009 | Views [652]
You can't argue with a river , it is going to flow. You can dam it up put it to useful purposes deflect it, but you can't argue with it. -Acheson, Dean Gooderham Trip One: Shipton to Finstock. The masculine mind is never better ... Read more >
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UNITED KINGDOM | Wednesday, 6 May 2009 | Views [515]
Riding the Isis This is a simple tale a simple journey. It is a tale of not of intrigue, spite and jealousy. I’m afraid it has none of the juicier parts of the human condition to titillate your bored and preoccupied sensibilities. ... Read more >
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