UK and Europe 2023

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November 1, 2023
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Day 1
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 12:20 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.36283, -0.38303651°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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1st November
November 1, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
Esher
We are staying with Michael's sister, Sue, who lives in Esher, South of London.
She looks after her son's French dog, Mr Hamilton, when necessary. We took Mr Hamilton for a couple of short walks today in between the rain. Even though it's a wet, miserable day, it certainly isn't very cold, just a bit breezey.
Sue took us to Sainsbury's in Cobham a short distance down the road. Wow!!! What a store, huge, massive, it has everything you can think of.
Later in the afternoon, we had a 5 minute walk down to Garsons Farm shop, now that is a shop like no other. Have a look at their web site: www.garsons.co.ukRead more
TravelerOooooh Penguins@! So good, Charmaine, this just requires one click, nō scrolling! So lovely to see you are happily resting and seeing exciting things. So nice there'll be towels and milk and hot showers too
11/2/23Reply
TravelerOh, how lovely Charmaine, Im feeling homesick and not even British but lived there for 5yrs.
11/2/23Reply
TravelerDon't forget the 'butter' as well.🤣
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Day 2
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 7:57 AM
🌧 11 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.36276, -0.38309351°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
2nd November
November 2, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Esher and Guilford today.
Took Mr Hamilton for a walk, and then Sue took us down to Guilford. We had a walk around then had lunch at Pret A Manger before heading back to Esher.
yahoo, doors [Kerry]
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Day 2
Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 12:00 PM
🌧 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362694, -0.38314951°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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Photos from Guilford
November 2, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Photos from our trip at Guilford.
Traveler Even tho it looked wet everything is so pretty. But - what is the significance of the mannequins?
11/4/23Reply
Aww cute [Kerry]
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Day 3
Friday, November 3, 2023 at 9:19 AM
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362706, -0.38310451°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
3rd November
November 3, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Esher/Portsmouth/Poole
Temperature: 9 degrees this morning, high of 13 degrees today .
Left Esher 9.30am, arrived Portsmouth 11am (driving rain). Back to Esher at 5pm.
Woke to a clear day, and it looks a little breezy but no rain. By the time we arrived at Portsmouth, the rain was pouring, and we went to the Old Historical Shipyard before continuing onto Poole. We pulled over into a layby and had our lunch before driving into Poole. The rain had stopped, thank goodness. Parked the car and had a walk around the waterside. We found the Poole crockey studio shop, I'm sad to say I wasn't that impressed, but I did see the turquoise and grey jug that I have, which belonged to Michael's mum.
We did try and get a tour of the Royal National Lightboat Institution (RNLI), but they were doing maintenance today, so we missed out.
It rained all the way back to Esher, but we did see a beautiful rainbow.Read more
TravelerOoooh a bit chilly! Are you all 3 doing these trips ?
11/4/23Reply
TravelerYou certainly need to make the most of those wet, cold English winter days🐕
11/4/23Reply
Are we gonna get the pub pics this trip? [Kerry]
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Day 4
Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 9:12 AM
🌧 8 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.36272, -0.38309751°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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4th November
November 4, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Esher
Temperature: 8 degrees this morning, with a high of 13 degrees.
Showers with some fine periods.
Went shopping at Sainsbury's, then came back, unpacked the groceries, and then took Mr Hamilton for a walk. I love to see the autumn colours.
Spent the rest of the day knitting socks. I brought wool across in case there was time.Read more
TravelerI love the autumn colours as well.
11/4/23Reply
TravelerSo do I, autumn and spring are my favourite seasons. The colour of the autumn leaves are spectacular here.
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Traveler Wow!
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Day 5
Sunday, November 5, 2023 at 7:57 AM
⛅ 8 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362702, -0.38314251°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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5th November
November 5, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Esher
Temperature: 9 degrees this morning and a high of 13 degrees.
What a beautiful fine day, just the breeze a bit chilly. We were able to have a decent long walk today. The footpaths are thick with the autumn leaves.Spent the rest of the day, pottering around the house, Michael did some painting and touch-up jobs for Sue, and I managed to finish one sock.
Went to the local pub to see what it was like.
Sue's son Michael and his wife Jo invited us for roast chicken dinner tonight 😋
They live 5 minutes up the road.Read more
Traveler Lovely, looks warm and cosy.
11/5/23Reply
TravelerWow Charmaine, you've been visiting plenty of pubs over the last few days🇬🇧
11/5/23Reply
Yip, pubs this trip [Kerry]
11/9/23Reply
TravelerYip, we love the pubs in the UK.
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Day 6
Monday, November 6, 2023 at 7:40 AM
☀️ 7 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362706, -0.38309251°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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6th November
November 6, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Esher/Shoreham/Brighton
Temperature: 7 degrees and a high of 12 degrees.
A beautiful autumn day.
Had a lovely day out. Went to Shoreham and visited the RNLI, then onto Brighton before returning.
Pics of NRLI and the beach area.Read more
Traveler What a lovely holiday you are having, visiting different places. And, there's something for everyone, by the looks of it!
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Day 6–10
November 6, 2023 at 4:20 PM - November 10, 2023
4 nights
☀️ 11 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362709, -0.38312451°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
Brighton - 6th November
Nov 6–10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Pics around Brighton today.
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Day 7
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 8:06 AM
☀️ 6 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362705, -0.38313351°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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7th November
November 7, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Esher/Cobham
Temperature: 6 degrees high today was 12 degrees.
It started off as another beautiful autumn day, and we managed an hours walk. Sadly, after lunch, the grey clouds came back, and it was chilly again with rain threatening.
We went to Cobham this morning and had a lovely walk around the shops. It is a very pretty village.
This afternoon, we booked our trip to Leeds for the end of next week. Sunny Bank Mills is not too far from there. Excited at the prospect of visiting where they film, The Great British Sewing Bee.
Spent the rest of the afternoon, knitting my second sock and looking through Daphne's Diary. It's what I bought for Sue's birthday it arrived a couple of days ago. She and I will both read it.😅
The photos are all of Cobham.Read more
Traveler What a nice autumn day 🍁🍂🌞
11/9/23Reply
TravelerThe Autumn trees look beautiful! 😊
11/10/23Reply
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Day 8
Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7:42 AM
🌧 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362701, -0.38309551°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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8th November
November 8, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Esher/Claygate
Temperature: 9 degrees this morning with a high of 13 degrees, but it certainly didn't feel like it.
It was a wet, cold, miserable day, but we still went out for an hours walk in the morning. Went through a few private roads where there we some huge houses, sorry didn't take my phone, too wet.
Went to Claygate another pretty village to see the Rememberance decoration on top of the postbox, gorgeous.
This afternoon, we went round to Sue's friend Ann for a knitting session and a cuppa.
The photos today are from the village at Claygate.Read more
Traveler Oh they're poppies? For 11th of tge 11th?
11/8/23Reply
Traveler And aren't they gorgeous.
11/8/23Reply
too cute [Kerry]
11/9/23Reply
Traveler So nice, all the poppies
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Day 9
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 8:16 AM
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362686, -0.38311851°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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9th November
November 9, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Esher
Temperature: 8 degrees this morning with a high of 9 degrees.
Went for pur walk early to beat the rain, and luckily enough, the rain only started when we were nearly back. 8 degrees might not sound that cold, but it felt like ice.
Grocery shopping today at Sainsbury's before going to Garsons for lunch to celebrate Sue's birthday.
Tonight went out to a Chinese place in Esher for dinner with Sue's son and wife, Jo.
All the photos are from Garsons Farm Shop, this is a 5 minute walk from Sue's.Read more
Traveler Oh goodness, it woukd be paper bag over my mouth time, breathe in and out slowly. So much to see and exclaim over!!
11/9/23Reply
What a fabulous place. Love it [Kerry Tillson]
11/10/23Reply
Traveler“Felt like ice”. I remember that feeling well. Brrrrr
11/11/23Reply
TravelerIve also enjoyed visiting Garsons 😊
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Day 9
Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 3:11 PM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362716, -0.38313451°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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Sue's birthday - 9th November
November 9, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Pics from Sue's birthday.
First 4 are from the cafe at Garsons and the rest are from the Chinese restaurant where we had dinner to celebrate Sue's birthday. The food was delicious.
They are quite alike. [Jill]
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Those earrings chive travelled far and wide. X [Jill]
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Day 10
Friday, November 10, 2023 at 7:03 AM
☁️ 7 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362772, -0.38308951°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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10th November
November 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Esher/London
Temperature: 7 degrees this morning with a high of 9 degrees.
Caught the train up to London this morning.
Spent 2.5 hours at Churchill Bunker, what an amazing place. Because it was so cold, we headed back to Waterloo Station, where we had lunch at Costa. After lunch, we managed to find out all the information for our other travels coming up, and where Michael catches the train on Sunday for the Rememberance Parade.
We caught the train back to Esher, and by the time we arrived 3pm, the street lights were on.
While in London today, we noticed a large number of police around on foot and horseback. The streets already have barricades up in place for Sunday for the Rememberance march.Read more
Traveler Great selfie
11/10/23Reply
Looks so cold [Kerry Tillson]
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Traveler Memories of London
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Day 11
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 9:21 AM
☀️ 5 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362688, -0.38311151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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11th November
November 11, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C
Esher/ Chichester
Temperature: 2 degrees at 8 am and a high of 10 degrees.
Beautiful autumn day.
We had a lovely time out today. It took us just over an hour to get to Sussex to Weald and Download Living Museum. This is where the film The Repair Shop is filmed. The living museum is a huge place, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Loved the ride through the countryside and all the villages.
All the photos are from the museum today.Read more
TravelerI'm so jealous, stunning photos Charmaine.
11/11/23Reply
TravelerWhat a bonus to actually venture inside the barn.
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Hey, recognise this place. Yahoo [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 12
Sunday, November 12, 2023 at 7:34 AM
☁️ 6 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362725, -0.38312151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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12th November
November 12, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Esher
Temperature: 5 degrees this morning and with a high of 9 degrees.
Thank goodness it was nowhere near as cold this morning, but it has been an overcast miserable day. I guess yesterday's chill gave us an idea of what it's going to be like when we go on our trip to the Christmas Markets in Europe. Sue and I went for a walk after taking Michael to the train station to catch a train to London for the Rememberance Day March. Spent the rest of the day watching the parade on TV and knitting another pair of socks, nothing else to do.
There is a storm coming, so we won't be going anywhere in the next couple of days.Read more
TravelerMichael is looking great for the parade. How was it?
11/12/23Reply
TravelerMichael said he spent hours just standing around. The parade was really, really long, the folk in the front of the parade had finished, and his lot hadn't moved off. He's pleased he was there but wouldn't rush back to do it again.
11/12/23Reply
Traveler Micheal looks lovely! Is that a poppy from home?
11/12/23Reply
TravelerYes, it is a poppy from home.
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Day 13
Monday, November 13, 2023 at 8:57 AM
☁️ 15 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362737, -0.38310251°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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13th November
November 13, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Esher/Portsmouth
Temperature: 14 degrees this morning with a high of 15 degrees.
Today, Michael and I went back to Portsmouth to the Historical Shipyard. We spent almost 3 hours looking through it. There were not many people there today, just a couple of school groups so easy to see the exhibits.
It didn't rain, but it was very gusty that made it cold.Read more
TravelerBrrrr brrrrr and brrrrrr
11/13/23Reply
Traveler They look realistic. Had to enlarge to check.
11/13/23Reply
Traveler Maybe it's a forerunner of that nasty storm coming your way?
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Day 15
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:56 AM
☀️ 8 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.36278, -0.38310851°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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15th November
November 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Esher/London
Temperature; 8 degrees this morning and with a high of 12 degrees.
Michael and I trained in Waterloo, and then went off to Greenwich while I spent the day walking the streets of London. Even though the sun was out, there was no sun on the streets, and there was a chilly breeze. I had to run back to meet Michael at Waterloo Station in time to catch the train back to Sue's. We both had a great day out doing our own thing.
I loved just looking at all the buildings and people watching.Read more
Traveler Fantastic photo, Big Ben framed!
11/15/23Reply
Traveler Any good!
11/15/23Reply
TravelerI didn't go in, too shy.
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Day 17
Friday, November 17, 2023 at 10:15 AM
☀️ 7 °C
Altitude: 12 m
England River Mole 51.362757, -0.3822951°21’46” N 0°22’56” W
17th November Day out with Sue in Shere.
November 17, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 7 °C
Esher/ Shere
Temperature: 2 degrees this morning at 7.30 am with a high of 9 degrees.

Today, Sue, along with her 2 friends, went to a beautiful quaint village of Shere. The road through Shere is very narrow. There was a small fabric shop stuffed with gorgeous goodies. We spent over an hour in the fabric shop we headed to the local pub for lunch before driving back to Esher. A wonderful day out.
The movie, 'The Holiday', was filmed here back in theRead more
what a lovely place [Kerry Tillson]
11/18/23Reply
TravelerVery pretty 😊
11/20/23Reply
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Day 19
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 6:48 AM
⛅ 11 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362756, -0.38311851°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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19th November
November 19, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Esher to Leeds
Temperature: 11 degrees at 7am, with a high of 12 degrees in Leeds at 4 pm.

We had 3 changes to get to Leeds today, and it didn't start off well. Firstly, we received a message from Esher to say there could be delays on our line this morning, but luckily, it was okay. Then, just as we were getting on at, Esher received a message to say our train going to Leeds had been cancelled. Shit!!!! We then had to wait until we were off the Esher train got through the underground to Kings Cross to the help desk to see what our options were. The anxiety was high for a while. But, it all worked out okay, and we arrived safe and sound in Leeds.
We had a short walk around the streets, loved looking at the old buildings.
There are pubs literally on every corner, so we'll try one everyday we are here.

Here are some photos from Leeds, others are up on Facebook
Tomorrow, we are going to Manchester to meet a couple we met on a cruise in the Mediterranean 8 years ago.Read more
TravelerIt’s pub life in England that’s for sure.
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lovely photo guys [Kerry Tillson]
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Not a good start [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 20
Monday, November 20, 2023 at 6:26 AM
☁️ 7 °C
Altitude: 78 m
England Leeds Railway station 53.795096, -1.54617453°47’42” N 1°32’46” W
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20th November
November 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Leeds/Manchester
Temperature: 8 degrees this morning and a high of 8 degrees.

Had a walk around before coming back to our accommodation for our Continental breakfast that was included in our accommodation.
Caught the 9.30 am bus to Manchester that arrived 11.40 am, 30 minutes late due to a traffic jam.
Meet up with Wendy and Fred, a couple we met on a cruise 8 years ago. We had a lovely time together walking around the Christmas Markets before having lunch and catching up on what we've both been up to over the years since we last met.
We caught the 3.30 pm train back to Leeds, and it was dark by 3.30pm. When we arrived at 4.30pm, it felt like 7 pm in NZ winter.
Went to another corner street pub for dinner.Read more
Traveler Buses look colourful against plain buildings
11/20/23Reply
TravelerYes, loads of different colour buses here.
11/20/23Reply
Traveler And another pint for Michael
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TravelerYes, another pint for Michael and a coke zero for me. They don't know what a Lemon, Lime and Bitters are!! crazy.
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Day 21
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 8:39 AM
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 78 m
England Leeds Railway station 53.795105, -1.54617453°47’42” N 1°32’46” W
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21st November
November 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Leeds/Sunny Bank Mills
Temperature: 8 degrees this morning and with a high of 8 degrees. It was a cold, wet day.

Off for our morning walk, overcast, chilly but no rain.
Caught the bus to Sunny Bank Mills today to visit where they film The Great British Sewing Bee. What an experience, I found it very emotional. They don't normally allow the public to view it, but they made an exception when I told them I had come from NZ to see it. Spent a good couple of hours, wondering around the mills.
Another lovely feeling was when we were on the bus to Sunny Bank Mills, Farley, we went through the village where my paternal grandmother was born, how special is that.
The first 3 pics are of our trip to Farley, then the shops in Farley and the last couple are when wet were departed.Read more
Good on you for pushing the kiwi bit. Glad you got to see it [Kerry Tillson]
11/21/23Reply
Traveler I like that idea! Don't know how or where I could do it. And a lack of painting talent might be tricky.
11/21/23Reply
Traveler Darn it, I can't! Give us a clue?
11/21/23Reply
TravelerIt says, 'Sorry, no dogs or children'. Obviously, it's not a friendly place.
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Day 21
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 7:51 PM
☁️ 5 °C
Altitude: 78 m
England Leeds Railway station 53.795098, -1.5461953°47’42” N 1°32’46” W
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21st November-Sunny Bank Mills
November 21, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Pics of Sunny Bank Mills.
Looks so boring compared to what we see [Kerry Tillson]
11/21/23Reply
Traveler Oh my goodness. Did you buy something?
11/22/23Reply
Traveler Just you wait until we get the latest series. Your’ll be…. I’ve been there! Glad you took a little bit of SSS ( earrings) with you. Now we’ve all been there!
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Day 23
Thursday, November 23, 2023 at 7:11 AM
☁️ 11 °C
Altitude: 78 m
England Leeds Railway station 53.795102, -1.54619353°47’42” N 1°32’46” W
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23rd November
November 23, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Leeds/Esher
Temperature: A warm 12 degrees with a high of 8 degrees. No sun again today, the wind was chilling.

Caught the train to York today. Had a lovely time wandering around the Shambles and up and the the streets. Saw a great deal more on the Hop On Hop Off bus, and it was nice and warm there too. By 2pm the day started to close in, so trained back to Leeds.
Pics around York.Read more
TravelerLove the quaint little streets and shops 😀
11/23/23Reply
TravelerSome person brave wearing shorts
11/23/23Reply
What a fantastic place to wander around [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 24
Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8:00 AM
☀️ 4 °C
Altitude: 78 m
England Leeds Railway station 53.795095, -1.54618953°47’42” N 1°32’46” W
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24th November
November 24, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C
Leeds/London/Esher
Temperature: A chilly 5 degrees at 8 am. A high of 12 degrees.

When we left Leeds first thing the sun had come through but sadly it deteriorated as we got closer to London. It was lovely and warm on the train.
We arrived in London around 11 am. and then caught the underground to Piccadilly Circus. We walked through Green Park to Buckingham Palace up The Mall, past the Westminister Abbey, Houses of Parliament, through Victoria Gardens over Lambeth Bridge and along to Waterloo Station where we had a late lunch 2 pm at Pret A Manger before catching the train back to Esher. The sun did come out in London for a while, but the strong breeze made it bitterly cold. The autumn leaves over the ground look beautiful. London was hectic as they had a Black Friday sale. Some pics from around London.Read more
TravelerI can imagine every step of the way. Sounds like your navigating the public transport system very well.
11/25/23Reply
Traveler Now that’s what you call an advent calendar!
11/26/23Reply
Traveler Aah the King is at home.
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Day 26
Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 8:50 AM
☁️ 0 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362801, -0.38307551°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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26th November
November 26, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Esher
Temperature: -2 degrees at 7.30 pm

It is a cloudy but clear Sunday morning. Here are some pics from our morning walk.
TravelerBeautiful place to live. I note the frost. Bone chillingly cold.
11/26/23Reply
TravelerYou see so many more Jet trails in UK/Europe sky than here.
11/26/23Reply
Traveler How lovely to see those unique places on your morning walk. Beats going past the dairy and fish n chip shop up the road.
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