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UK and Europe 2023

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Dag 26
zondag 26 november 2023 om 13:04
☁️ 4 °C
Hoogte: 15 m
Engeland River Mole 51.3628, -0.38308451°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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26th November-Claremont
26 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Later in the morning, we walked around the beautiful garden of Claremont.
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Reiziger Aaw cute Charmaine.
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What a stunning place [Kerry Tillson]
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ReizigerStunning English scenery
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Dag 27
maandag 27 november 2023 om 12:58
🌧 9 °C
Hoogte: 30 m
Engeland Sandown Park Racecourse 51.371844, -0.36700251°22’19” N 0°22’1” W
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27th November- Christmas lights London
27 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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.
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ReizigerWhere 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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ReizigerThe bus took us all around Central London.
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ReizigerReal Christmas decorations on a large scale. Absolutely beautiful, oh how I miss.
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Dag 29
woensdag 29 november 2023 om 09:59
☁️ 3 °C
Hoogte: 12 m
Engeland Hinchley Wood 51.381408, -0.34838351°22’53” N 0°20’54” W
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28th November
29 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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Window displays over there at this time of year are amazing - not like the rubbish here [Kerry Tillson]
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Reiziger I had my first grown up haircut at Selfridges. And then again for my wedding.
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Dag 30
donderdag 30 november 2023 om 08:45
☁️ 0 °C
Hoogte: 17 m
Engeland Heathrow Terminal 2 51.469613, -0.44904651°28’11” N 0°26’57” W
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Day 1 - London to Munich
30 november 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger 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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Dag 31
vrijdag 1 december 2023 om 08:59
❄️ 0 °C
Hoogte: 526 m
Duitsland Maßmannbergl 48.152038, 11.5562448°9’7” N 11°33’22” E
Day 2 - Munich
1 december 2023, Duitsland ⋅ ❄️ 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.Meer informatie
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ReizigerHi 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.
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ReizigerThe light rain stopped and then it started snowing again yesterday afternoon and didn't stop until late this afternoon.
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Dag 32
zaterdag 2 december 2023 om 08:47
❄️ -2 °C
Hoogte: 526 m
Duitsland Maßmannbergl 48.15193, 11.55632348°9’7” N 11°33’23” E
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Day 3 Munich- Salzburg delayed snow
2 december 2023, Duitsland ⋅ ❄️ -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!!!!Meer informatie
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ReizigerDon't forget to have a snow ball fight, such a huge amount of snow has fallen, oh so beautiful.
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Reiziger Oh gosh look at that bicycle!
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Reiziger You look like a snowman!
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Dag 33
zondag 3 december 2023 om 18:57
🌙 -9 °C
Hoogte: 421 m
Oostenrijk Richterhöhe 47.789234, 13.05063147°47’21” N 13°3’2” E
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Day 4 - Salzburg
3 december 2023, Oostenrijk ⋅ 🌙 -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.Meer informatie
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Been here [Kerry Tillson]
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Dag 34
maandag 4 december 2023 om 07:53
☁️ -9 °C
Hoogte: 421 m
Oostenrijk Richterhöhe 47.789148, 13.05065247°47’21” N 13°3’2” E
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Day 5
4 december 2023, Oostenrijk ⋅ ☁️ -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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Man you look frozen!
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ReizigerYes, 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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Dag 35
dinsdag 5 december 2023 om 08:45
☁️ -1 °C
Hoogte: 228 m
Oostenrijk Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station 48.197512, 16.33419648°11’51” N 16°20’3” E
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Day 6 Vienna
5 december 2023, Oostenrijk ⋅ ☁️ -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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Warm inside.
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Reiziger What a weird place. Stark contrast to the historic beauty of Vienna.
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ReizigerHe came and lived up north in Kawakawa. Have you not seen or been into the toilets there?
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Dag 36
woensdag 6 december 2023 om 09:00
❄️ 0 °C
Hoogte: 228 m
Oostenrijk Wien Westbahnhof Railway Station 48.197457, 16.33420148°11’51” N 16°20’3” E
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Day 7 Vienna to Budapest
6 december 2023, Oostenrijk ⋅ ❄️ 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger These photos are so colorful, after the black and whites. Looks fabulous.
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Reiziger Specially this one, ā lovely photo of you both. Gorgeous tree behind.
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Dag 37
donderdag 7 december 2023 om 11:20
❄️ 1 °C
Hoogte: 162 m
Hongarije Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 47.43301, 19.2608747°25’59” N 19°15’39” E
Day 8 Budapest/Frankfurt/ London
7 december 2023, Hongarije ⋅ ❄️ 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🌻Meer informatie
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ReizigerDang 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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Dag 38
vrijdag 8 december 2023 om 10:01
☀️ 8 °C
Hoogte: 16 m
Engeland Heathrow Terminal 4 Railway Station 51.458979, -0.44379351°27’32” N 0°26’38” W
8th December
8 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☀️ 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.Meer informatie
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zondag 10 december 2023 om 10:44
☁️ 10 °C
Hoogte: 15 m
Engeland River Mole 51.362848, -0.38303151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
10th December
10 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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ReizigerThat festive jumper has really been useful! Such a happy photo.
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ReizigerOh GREAT about walking up to feeling on the mend.
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ReizigerAfter 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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ReizigerThey are called Yorshire Puddings, and they were massive. Michael ate mine.
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ReizigerI love love love Yorkshire puddings. Can’t have a roast dinner without them. Delicious.
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maandag 11 december 2023 om 09:01
⛅ 9 °C
Hoogte: 15 m
Engeland River Mole 51.362799, -0.383151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
11th December
11 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.Meer informatie
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ReizigerAnother adventure ❤️👀
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ReizigerCompared with a few days ago it sounds so warm! Glad you are even a bit better still.
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ReizigerEnglish people love dogs!😉
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Must be lovely having a bit of warmth and no snow [Kerry Tillson]
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dinsdag 12 december 2023 om 07:15
☁️ 10 °C
Hoogte: 15 m
Engeland River Mole 51.362846, -0.38302951°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
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12th December
12 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Oh my goodness I’d forgotten all about that. You are awakening old memories. Thank you.
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Reiziger Little boxes, little boxes and they’re all made out of ticky tacky. Anyone remember that song?
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Reiziger Wow huge Jack.
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Dag 43
woensdag 13 december 2023 om 15:50
🌬 9 °C
Hoogte: 4 m
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.121873, -5.53357950°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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13th December
13 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 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 😕.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Yummy !
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ReizigerI 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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donderdag 14 december 2023 om 08:40
🌬 11 °C
Hoogte: 4 m
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.121875, -5.53358850°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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14th December - Minack Theatre
14 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger Michael looks freezing cold!
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Reiziger So do you.
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Reiziger Devonshire tea with clotted cream. My mouth is watering.
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Dag 44
donderdag 14 december 2023 om 13:30
🌬 12 °C
Hoogte: 4 m
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.1219, -5.53353350°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
14th December - Lands End
14 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Pics of Lands End.
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ReizigerYou made it! But jeepers you both look so cold.
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Dag 45
vrijdag 15 december 2023 om 09:25
☁️ 11 °C
Hoogte: 4 m
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.12187, -5.53351250°7’19” N 5°32’1” W
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15th December
15 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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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Reiziger Wow, that looks yummy with all those marshmallows 😋
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Reiziger Good heavens, enough marshmallows to feed an army.
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Reiziger Is that the castle that split away into the sea one night as a ball was in progress?
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ReizigerI have no idea, but I don't think it was as there are lots of buildings that look like that.
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Reiziger Hot chocolate completely hidden!!
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Dag 45
vrijdag 15 december 2023 om 16:19
☁️ 12 °C
Hoogte: Zeeniveau
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.121844, -5.53342450°7’19” N 5°32’0” W
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15th December- Penzance
15 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Pics of our walk around Penzance.
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Reiziger How cool! Pirates, smugglers and rum - what fun things you're seeing.
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Reiziger No, even with double glasses, can't make it out.
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ReizigerOh!! There! Yes, I see now. So many old and well preserved and used places.
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Dag 46
zaterdag 16 december 2023 om 08:46
☁️ 11 °C
Hoogte: Zeeniveau
Engeland Penzance Railway Station 50.121831, -5.53344850°7’19” N 5°32’0” W
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16th December
16 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger That will be good for leg day.
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Reiziger Really. Sounds a bit grim. I wouldn’t walk on them either.
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Reiziger How interesting
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Dag 47
zondag 17 december 2023 om 08:34
🌬 11 °C
Hoogte: 7 m
Engeland The Island 50.211059, -5.48143950°12’40” N 5°28’53” W
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17th December
17 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 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.Meer informatie
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Reiziger That is wonderful!
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Reiziger And just on the side of the laundrette. Even more wonderful.
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Reiziger Amazing eh? Looks about as wide as 2 doorways.
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Dag 48
maandag 18 december 2023 om 08:29
🌬 12 °C
Hoogte: 7 m
Engeland The Island 50.211027, -5.48143850°12’40” N 5°28’53” W
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18th December
18 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 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.Meer informatie
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ReizigerGood choice, Cornwall is known for the best climate of GB
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Reiziger That house has its own waterfall.
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ReizigerAnother lovely day wandering around and enjoying the simple things in life. Idyllic.
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Dag 49
dinsdag 19 december 2023 om 08:14
🌧 11 °C
Hoogte: 22 m
Engeland The Island 50.210954, -5.48145950°12’39” N 5°28’53” W
19th December
19 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 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.Meer informatie
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ReizigerBack home to your home away from home. Comfy bed I hope.
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ReizigerGoodness, you won't know yourself with those ww
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Reiziger....warm temperatures!
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Dag 50
woensdag 20 december 2023 om 21:29
☁️ 10 °C
Hoogte: 15 m
Engeland River Mole 51.36281, -0.38307151°21’46” N 0°22’59” W
20th December
20 december 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.Meer informatie
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Beautiful windows [Kerry Tillson]
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