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Day 26
Sunday, November 26, 2023 at 1:04 PM
☁️ 4 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.3628, -0.38308451°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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26th November-Claremont
November 26, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Later in the morning, we walked around the beautiful garden of Claremont.
Traveler Aaw cute Charmaine.
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What a stunning place [Kerry Tillson]
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TravelerStunning English scenery
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Day 27
Monday, November 27, 2023 at 12:58 PM
🌧 9 °C
Altitude: 30 m
England Sandown Park Racecourse 51.371844, -0.36700251°22’19” N 0°22’1” W
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27th November- Christmas lights London
November 27, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 9 °C
Caught the 5.30 pm bus to see the Christmas lights. It was a little chilly and only a sprinkle of rain drops.
TravelerWhere did the bus take you, i.e. where are these beautiful streets? I love a wintery Christmas night in the city with the lights and music going.
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TravelerThe bus took us all around Central London.
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TravelerReal Christmas decorations on a large scale. Absolutely beautiful, oh how I miss.
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Day 29
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 9:59 AM
☁️ 3 °C
Altitude: 12 m
England Hinchley Wood 51.381408, -0.34838351°22’53” N 0°20’54” W
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28th November
November 29, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 3 °C
London/Heathrow
Temperature: 1 degrees this morning, with a high of 4 degrees.
Spent the day walking around Central London. First went to John Lewis, then onto Selfridges. From there, we went to the Royal Albert Hall and then to V & A before heading out to our accommodation at Terminal 4 at Heathrow Airport.
The streets were busy today but not as hectic as they were when we were here last Friday. It was wonderful seeing the Christmas window displays, especially John Lewis and Selfridges. It was quite a hike to the Royal Albert Hall only to discover we weren't able to see inside, closed until next year. By then we were hungry so had lunch there, very nice. As we had time on our side, we were able to spend time at the V&A. You could spend days here but thoroughly enjoyed it. Walked to Piccadilly Circus and caught the train down to the airport.Read more
Window displays over there at this time of year are amazing - not like the rubbish here [Kerry Tillson]
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Traveler I had my first grown up haircut at Selfridges. And then again for my wedding.
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Traveler That’s what you call gorgeous.
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Day 30
Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 8:45 AM
☁️ 0 °C
Altitude: 17 m
England Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469613, -0.44904651°28’11” N 0°26’57” W
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Day 1 - London to Munich
November 30, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
Temperature: -2 degrees at Heathrow Airport 6.30 am.

Great stay at Holiday Inn Express at Heathrow Airport.
Woke at 4 am, why!!! I don't know.
It took an hour to get from our accommodation through to our departure lounge and all under cover. At security, they put me through the bomb detector, all clear, of course. I then had to take off my neck pouch with my passport in it, then they mislaid it, and it took a while for them to locate it again. Made my heart miss a beat.
It's snowing. For our 1st night with our tour group, we went to a Beer House for a meet and greet as well as dinner.Read more
Traveler Love the 'black and white' photos. And lucky you, snow! Oh no - about them mislaying your passport. Hope your tour group people are nice. Have a great time.
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love [Kerry Tillson]
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Bet your heart stopped when they lost your passport. Thank goodness they found it [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 31
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 8:59 AM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 526 m
Germany Maßmannbergl 48.152038, 11.5562448°9’7” N 11°33’22” E
Day 2 - Munich
December 1, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Temperature: 1 degree with a high of 2 degrees.

We are staying at a place called Saint Benno, Munich.

Even though it was a bit miserable today walking around the place and the Christmas markets, I thoroughly enjoyed it. We found the experience of the tour was not what we thought it might be. We were given an overview, and then it was up to you to get yourself back to see the places of interest. This was a bit difficult for us until we got a paper map.
Some pics that are not on Facebook.Read more
TravelerHi Charmaine, Looks like the snow has melted where you are, although you look cold. Those shop windows are so interesting and different. Don’t think I’m going to buy Christmas bed linen.
12/2/23Reply
TravelerThe light rain stopped and then it started snowing again yesterday afternoon and didn't stop until late this afternoon.
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Day 32
Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 8:47 AM
❄️ -2 °C
Altitude: 526 m
Germany Maßmannbergl 48.15193, 11.55632348°9’7” N 11°33’23” E
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Day 3 Munich- Salzburg delayed snow
December 2, 2023 in Germany ⋅ ❄️ -2 °C
Temperature: -2 at 9am/- 2 at 2 pm/ -3 at 4 pm.

Due to the heavy snowfall, all transport has been cancelled. We were due to train from Munich to Salzburg this morning, but now we are due to depart by bus at 7 pm, fingers crossed.
Michael chose to stay in the warm while I wanted to get out and enjoy the snow. Went back to the markets we went to yesterday. They look quite different with snow on them.
On the 7 pm bus to Salzburg, yah!!!!Read more
TravelerDon't forget to have a snow ball fight, such a huge amount of snow has fallen, oh so beautiful.
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Traveler Oh gosh look at that bicycle!
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Traveler You look like a snowman!
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Day 33
Sunday, December 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM
🌙 -9 °C
Altitude: 421 m
Austria Richterhöhe 47.789234, 13.05063147°47’21” N 13°3’2” E
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Day 4 - Salzburg
December 3, 2023 in Austria ⋅ 🌙 -9 °C
Temperature: minus 3, then at 4 pm minus 7.

Our tour leader organised a tour guide today for the walk around Salzburg. We left at 8.30 am and our guide spent nearly 4 hours showing us around. It was a wonderful experience. We bused back to our hotel and had a cup of tea, and then I caught the bus back in as I wanted to see the parade. It really was hilarious as one of the grouches chose me to have some fun with, I couldn't stop laughing. I 6 up with Kerri and Ken, part of our tour group, and we walked together. It was a bit of a billygoat walk most enjoyable.Read more
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Day 34
Monday, December 4, 2023 at 7:53 AM
☁️ -9 °C
Altitude: 421 m
Austria Richterhöhe 47.789148, 13.05065247°47’21” N 13°3’2” E
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Day 5
December 4, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ -9 °C
Salzburg to Vienna.
Temperature: minus 8 and at 4.30 pm minus 1, but the weather man says it feels like minus 7 outside.

We left the hotel at 8.15 am and arrived in Vienna at 3.45 pm. It was a much longer day than anticipated. The train was over 1.5 hours late leaving , and it took a lot longer to get to Vienna because of the weather conditions. Our accommodation is a backpacker. We could have fitted our last bathroom into our room here.
Once we dropped off of bags, we headed out in the dark for a 3 hour tour of Vienna. Michael and I were too cold to look at the last place, so we headed back to close to our accommodation and had dinner. We managed well on the underground. Julia, a lady from our tour, joined us as well.
Some pics from our walk around, sorry too tired to name the places.Read more
Traveler Man you look frozen!
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TravelerYes, freezing is the word all right. The wind is what makes it unbearable.
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Christmas are just gorgeous. Cold but lovely memories [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 35
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 8:45 AM
☁️ -1 °C
Altitude: 228 m
Austria Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station 48.197512, 16.33419648°11’51” N 16°20’3” E
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Day 6 Vienna
December 5, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C
Temperature: minus 1 with a high of zero.
We are going to ride the Hop On Hop Off bus today as Michael is full of a cold.
It certainly was a full day on the buses. Caught the first one shortly after 10 am, and we were on them until the driver just stopped the bus and said to get out, his time was up, and there would be no more buses. Everyone was gob smacked. We eventually all found out that the drivers finish at their clock off time no matter where they are on the loop. Crazy, it then took a while to work out where we were and caught a couple of underground train to get us back. So, too late to go to do anything else, so we had dinner at a beer house, came back, had a shower , and jumped into bed, exhausted.
It was a very dull and dreary day, no sun at all and was due by 3.30pm.Read more
Traveler Warm inside.
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Traveler What a weird place. Stark contrast to the historic beauty of Vienna.
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TravelerHe came and lived up north in Kawakawa. Have you not seen or been into the toilets there?
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Day 36
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM
❄️ 0 °C
Altitude: 228 m
Austria Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station 48.197457, 16.33420148°11’51” N 16°20’3” E
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Day 7 Vienna to Budapest
December 6, 2023 in Austria ⋅ ❄️ 0 °C
Vienna to Budapest
Temperature: Minus 1 and snowing in Vienna at 8 am with a high of 2 degrees in Budapest.

Train left only 30 minutes late, so we departed Vienna around 11 am and arrived at our hotel 2.45 pm.
Wet, dreary day, not very inviting at all.
We headed out for a 2.5 hour walk around 4 pm in rain and snow in the dark in Central Budapest and, of course, the Christmas Markets. There was no time to organise anything else, so we went with the group. By the time we arrived at the restaurant at about 7.30 pm for dinner, we were all cold and soaked through. It was wonderful to be in the dry. After a pleasant evening together, we were back out in the snow and rain for a 20 minute walk to get back to our motel. I feel sad we haven't really seen Budapest but thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas Markets.Read more
Traveler These photos are so colorful, after the black and whites. Looks fabulous.
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Traveler Specially this one, ā lovely photo of you both. Gorgeous tree behind.
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Day 37
Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 11:20 AM
❄️ 1 °C
Altitude: 162 m
Hungary Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 47.43301, 19.2608747°25’59” N 19°15’39” E
Day 8 Budapest/Frankfurt/ London
December 7, 2023 in Hungary ⋅ ❄️ 1 °C
Temperature: 0 degrees and snowing at 7 am. this morning. 7 degrees when we arrived in London tonight.

What a bloody day!!!!!!
It took us 12 hours to get from Budapest to London. We only had 2 x 1 hour, 20 minute flights. Our first flight was delayed for nearly 3 hours. This, of course, meant missing the connection, then getting seats to Heathrow was a trial, but it worked out in the end. Back in the UK, safe and sound. It's was a long and tiring day.
It looks like a fine day in London today, so I'll leave Michael at a pub close by, and I'm heading for Harrods.
I now have a cold🌻Read more
TravelerDang it. I thought you might catch the cold from Michael. Not that it’s going to hold you back. Enjoy Harrods.
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Day 38
Friday, December 8, 2023 at 10:01 AM
☀️ 8 °C
Altitude: 16 m
England Heathrow Terminal 4 Railway Station 51.458979, -0.44379351°27’32” N 0°26’38” W
8th December
December 8, 2023 in England ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
London 8 degrees at 9 am with a high of 11 degrees about 3 pm.

It is much warmer here. I didn't need to wear 3 or 4 layers today. It is lovely warm. Michael ended up at Starbucks while I indulged in soaking up Harrods. There were loads of people there and buying up too. I will put more pics up on Facebook.Read more
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Day 40
Sunday, December 10, 2023 at 10:44 AM
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362848, -0.38303151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
10th December
December 10, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Esher
Temperature: 8 degrees at 7.30 am and a high of 12 degrees at 3 pm.

I'm still not feeling the best today, but I am on the mend.
Michael and I went for our normal morning walk this morning at 7.30 am, a very pleasant morning, not cold at all. I never tire of looking at the old houses.
We went out to a local pub for a traditional Sunday roast. We are still not used to dogs in pubs, especially around food. But they were all well behaved.
We took Sue, her son Michael and his wife Jo. Sue's Michael and I had lamb, Sue had Turkey, and my My Michael and Jo had the Beef.
Had an enjoyable couple of hours together, then when we came back, I went and had a lie down. Had a lovely snooze, and when I woke up, I felt a huge change with my cold. The corner has turned, hurray!!! Roll on tomorrow.
Applewood cheese, onion and chutney toasted sandwich for dinner.Read more
TravelerThat festive jumper has really been useful! Such a happy photo.
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TravelerOh GREAT about walking up to feeling on the mend.
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TravelerAfter your afternoon sleep and not having to be sparky (cos of sleeping) I mean. Look at those HUGE (whatever they are called, can't temember) puffed-up things that go with roast beef!
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TravelerThey are called Yorshire Puddings, and they were massive. Michael ate mine.
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TravelerI love love love Yorkshire puddings. Can’t have a roast dinner without them. Delicious.
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Day 41
Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9:01 AM
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362799, -0.383151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
11th December
December 11, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Esher
Temperature: 11 degrees at 7.30 am and with a high of 9 degrees at 3.30 pm.

Woke up this morning feeling much better and, of course, went out for our morning walk. A very pleasant walk, no slush around, so my shoes aren't muddy.
Everyone, and I mean everyone, has a dog.
Another quiet day, but I have managed to get out for a couple of long walks just to get some fresh air. A warm day and no rain.
On the road tomorrow.Read more
TravelerAnother adventure ❤️👀
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TravelerCompared with a few days ago it sounds so warm! Glad you are even a bit better still.
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TravelerEnglish people love dogs!😉
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Must be lovely having a bit of warmth and no snow [Kerry Tillson]
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Day 42
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7:15 AM
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.362846, -0.38302951°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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12th December
December 12, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Esher/Paddington/Penzance
Temperature: 11 degrees at 7.15 am and a high of

Caught the train to Paddington Station, where we had morning tea with one of the ladies from our Christmas lights tour.
The train trip seemed long, but it was pleasant. We only had a small window of sun. Otherwise, the day was dull and wet, it's only 4 pm, and the sun had set. Arrived in Penzance at 5.30 pm pitch black but thank goodness our accommodation, The Longboat Inn, was opposite the station.
Not much opportunities too take many photos.Read more
Traveler Oh my goodness I’d forgotten all about that. You are awakening old memories. Thank you.
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Traveler Little boxes, little boxes and they’re all made out of ticky tacky. Anyone remember that song?
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Traveler Wow huge Jack.
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Day 43
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:50 PM
🌬 9 °C
Altitude: 4 m
England Penzance Railway Station 50.121873, -5.53357950°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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13th December
December 13, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 9 °C
Penzance/St Michael's Mount
Temperature: 9 degrees at 9 am and a high of 9 degrees at 4 pm.

Today, we caught a taxi to Marazion so we could reach St Michael's Mount with plenty of time. Our taxi driver is a singing taxi driver so he sang a seashanty as he drove us. Sadly, the castle was closed, and it was wet, windy, and freezing 🥶. We did take a tour, and that was interesting and meet up with a couple of Kiwis from Wellington.
Once we came back, we headed for the Information Centre regarding transport to the amphitheater and Lands End, we hope to do this tomorrow. Had a Cornish Pasty at a well-respected pastry shop, it was very tasty.
Michael bought a paper and went back to our accommodation while I had a nosy round the op shops. Didn't buy anything 😕.Read more
Traveler Yummy !
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TravelerI love a good sea shanty. That must have been fun. Have you heard the Devonshire accent much? It’s lovely to listen to.
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Day 44
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 8:40 AM
🌬 11 °C
Altitude: 4 m
England Penzance Railway Station 50.121875, -5.53358850°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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14th December - Minack Theatre
December 14, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Penzance/ Porthcourna/Lands End
Temperature: 11 degrees at 8 am with a high of 11 degrees.

It's another wet, cold, and chilly day with showers coming over frequently.
Caught the scene bus route to the Minack Theatre. Some of those country lanes are only wide enough for one vehicle. Thoroughly enjoyed looking around at the theatre, but it certainly was a steep climb up from the bus stop. The buses run every 2 hours so caught the next bus to Lands End. We had a good walk around there before coming into the cafe to warm up and have a bite to eat. Caught the next bus back to Penzance. The pics are from Minack Theater.
After we arrived back in Penzance I had a nosy around the 3 fabric shops and found one piece of remnant.Read more
Traveler Michael looks freezing cold!
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Traveler So do you.
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Traveler Devonshire tea with clotted cream. My mouth is watering.
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Day 44
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM
🌬 12 °C
Altitude: 4 m
England Penzance Railway Station 50.1219, -5.53353350°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
14th December - Lands End
December 14, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Pics of Lands End.
TravelerYou made it! But jeepers you both look so cold.
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Day 45
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 9:25 AM
☁️ 11 °C
Altitude: 4 m
England Penzance Railway Station 50.12187, -5.53351250°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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15th December
December 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Penzance/Botallack/ Pendeen

Temperature: 9 degrees at 8 am with a high of 10 degrees.

It started out as a sunny day, but it ended clouding over with misy rain.
We bused down to Botallack and walked the Tin Mine trails. When we eventually arrived at Geevor Tin Mine Museum, sadly closed, but thankfully, the cafe was still open, closing shortly but enough time for a hot drink. We then walked into Pendeen, where we caught the bus back to Penzance.
We were both badly in need of a haircut and once relieved of our mops headed to have a nosy around this pretty place.
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Traveler Wow, that looks yummy with all those marshmallows 😋
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Traveler Good heavens, enough marshmallows to feed an army.
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Traveler Is that the castle that split away into the sea one night as a ball was in progress?
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TravelerI have no idea, but I don't think it was as there are lots of buildings that look like that.
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Traveler Hot chocolate completely hidden!!
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Day 45
Friday, December 15, 2023 at 4:19 PM
☁️ 12 °C
Altitude: Sea level
England Penzance Railway Station 50.121844, -5.53342450°7’19” N 5°32’0” W
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15th December- Penzance
December 15, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Pics of our walk around Penzance.
Traveler How cool! Pirates, smugglers and rum - what fun things you're seeing.
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Traveler No, even with double glasses, can't make it out.
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TravelerOh!! There! Yes, I see now. So many old and well preserved and used places.
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Day 46
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 8:46 AM
☁️ 11 °C
Altitude: Sea level
England Penzance Railway Station 50.121831, -5.53344850°7’19” N 5°32’0” W
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16th December
December 16, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Penzance/St. Ives

Temperature: 11 degrees in Penzance at 8 am. A high in Penzance today was 11 degrees.

Took the bus to St. Ives today, it was very misty, so there was no chance of any photos. The road was really narrow, barely wide enough for the bus to get through.
I can see why St. Ives is well loved by the English for a holiday destination. It is a pretty village but really hilly. Our hotel, The Western, is very good, surprised it's only a 3 star. They let us into our room when we arrived late this morning. Spent the rest of the day walking around the place.Read more
Traveler That will be good for leg day.
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Traveler Really. Sounds a bit grim. I wouldn’t walk on them either.
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Traveler How interesting
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Day 47
Sunday, December 17, 2023 at 8:34 AM
🌬 11 °C
Altitude: 7 m
England The Island 50.211059, -5.48143950°12’40” N 5°28’53” W
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17th December
December 17, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
St. Ives

Temperature: 9 degrees at 8 am with a high of 11 degrees at 3 pm.

The weather today was fine, similar to yesterday, overcast, no sun but no rain either.
We walked along the beach front from St. Ives, past Porthgwidden and up to St. Ives Heads. On the way, we came across the Tate Gallery, so we spent some time there. What a marvellous place.
We had a crab sandwich for lunch
Came back to our hotel where we had a cup of tea, and then I went climbing the streets again for a good hours walk. Good for the leg muscles.
We are having a traditional Sunday roast for dinner tonight in our hotel.Read more
Traveler That is wonderful!
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Traveler And just on the side of the laundrette. Even more wonderful.
12/17/23Reply
Traveler Amazing eh? Looks about as wide as 2 doorways.
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Day 48
Monday, December 18, 2023 at 8:29 AM
🌬 12 °C
Altitude: 7 m
England The Island 50.211027, -5.48143850°12’40” N 5°28’53” W
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18th December
December 18, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
St. Ives/

Temperature: A very warm 12 degrees at 7.30 am and with a high of 12 degrees at 5 pm.

Yah!!! The weather didn't deteriorate, so our time here in St. Ives has been, cloudy, windy but no rain.
Today, we walked along the cliffs from St. Ives to Porthminister and onto Carbris Bay.
It was very much up and down but most enjoyable.
After lunch, I wondered around the shops at St. Ives one last time, then we caught a bus to Mousehole, we had dinner there, then enjoyed the Christmas lights in the harbour. When it came to returning, 2 buses never turned up, so we caught a taxis to catch another bus transfer a few ks down the road.Read more
TravelerGood choice, Cornwall is known for the best climate of GB
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Traveler That house has its own waterfall.
12/19/23Reply
TravelerAnother lovely day wandering around and enjoying the simple things in life. Idyllic.
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Day 49
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 8:14 AM
🌧 11 °C
Altitude: 22 m
England The Island 50.210954, -5.48145950°12’39” N 5°28’53” W
19th December
December 19, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
St. Ives/London/Surrey

Temperature: Another warm 11 degrees at 8 am, but it's raining today. A high of 9 degrees at Esher.

Trained from St. Ives to Esher, an all-day trip. Left in the dark and arrived in the dark. It was a very long and boring day. It's good to be back at Sue's.
Sorry to wer for photos from the train.Read more
TravelerBack home to your home away from home. Comfy bed I hope.
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TravelerGoodness, you won't know yourself with those ww
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Traveler....warm temperatures!
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Day 50
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 9:29 PM
☁️ 10 °C
Altitude: 15 m
England River Mole 51.36281, -0.38307151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
20th December
December 20, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Esher
Temperature: 6 degrees this morning and with a high of 9 degrees.

After what started out looking like a sunny day by lunchtime, it had clouded over and looked miserable. We went shopping for some delicious Christmas goodies and we weren't alone, everyone else had the same idea. Our last bit of shopping tomorrow of what we couldn't get today, cream and strawberries.
This afternoon, Michael and I went along to the local church for Christmas Carols. It was a very relaxed atmosphere. I put a couple of videos up of the 2 young women singing through Messenger, but here are some pics of inside this lovely church.Read more
Beautiful windows [Kerry Tillson]
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