1 januari, Engeland ⋅ 🌧 48 °F
This was just a quick stopover in London. I’ll come back later and stay for a few days. This next phase of my trip will take me to parts of England and Wales where I’ve either never been or whereMeer informatie
EngelandCanterburyDane John Gardens51°16’45” N 1°4’52” E
2 januari, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 55 °F
Took a morning train from London Victoria east to Kent and the city of Canterbury. It’s a beautiful little town whose Cathedral Quarter is very well preserved and bustling with visitors even on aMeer informatie
EngelandCanterburyCanterbury Cathedral51°16’47” N 1°4’59” E
3 januari, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Chaucer, Cromwell, Becket, Henry VIII, St. Augustine, the Black Prince — this place has been part of English history for 1400 years and a pilgrimage site for 1000 years. I took a guided tour with aMeer informatie
EngelandBrightonBrighton Station50°49’24” N 0°8’14” W
5 januari, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
About 50 miles south of London on the coast of the English Channel, Brighton seems immediately familiar. It may be partly because of its iconic pier and pavilion, but as I walk around I realize thatMeer informatie
EngelandEastbourneEastbourne Pier50°45’60” N 0°17’39” E
7 januari, Engeland ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
Took a bus along the coast to the city of Eastbourne which is similar to Brighton but smaller. There were so many things about Eastbourne that reminded me of Atlantic City before casinos — the pier,Meer informatie
EngelandHove50°49’27” N 0°10’18” W
EngelandLewes DistrictWest Dean50°46’18” N 0°8’47” E
10 januari, Engeland ⋅ ☀️ 36 °F
This was the highlight of my stay in Brighton. I waited for a sunny day and then headed for the South Downs National Park. It was an easy hike from the bus stop to the coast where I was met with anMeer informatie
EngelandSouthseaOld PortsmouthSouthsea Port50°47’32” N 1°6’3” W
11 januari, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 39 °F
I’m loving this part of England. Portsmouth is their Annapolis with an extra 1000 years of history. From here, Henry VIII watched his royal navy fight the Battle of the Solent in 1545. They managedMeer informatie
JerseySaint HelierHâvre des Pas49°10’37” N 2°5’50” W
12 januari, Jersey ⋅ 🌬 45 °F
Reached the Isle of Jersey and its capital city of St Helier. Staying at the Hotel de Normandie which shares a corner of the beachfront with a quaint little pub. St Helier is the home of the actorMeer informatie
JerseySaint HelierJersey Port49°10’60” N 2°7’13” W
13 januari, Jersey ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F
As expected, St Helier is an interesting mix of French and English culture.
