АнглияGreater LondonVictoriaLondon Victoria station51°29’38” N 0°8’37” W
1 января, Англия ⋅ 🌧 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 whereЧитать далее
АнглияCanterburyDane John Gardens51°16’45” N 1°4’52” E
2 января, Англия ⋅ 🌬 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 aЧитать далее
АнглияCanterburyCanterbury Cathedral51°16’47” N 1°4’59” E
3 января, Англия ⋅ ☁️ 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 aЧитать далее
Путешественник Beautiful. We got to go to Papermill today! It felt like old times in 7th grade.
АнглияBrightonBrighton Station50°49’24” N 0°8’14” W
5 января, Англия ⋅ ☁️ 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 thatЧитать далее
АнглияEastbourneEastbourne Pier50°45’60” N 0°17’39” E
7 января, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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,Читать далее
АнглияHove50°49’27” N 0°10’18” W
АнглияLewes DistrictWest Dean50°46’18” N 0°8’47” E
10 января, Англия ⋅ ☀️ 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 anЧитать далее
АнглияSouthseaOld PortsmouthSouthsea Port50°47’32” N 1°6’3” W
11 января, Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 managedЧитать далее
ДжерсиSaint HelierHâvre des Pas49°10’37” N 2°5’50” W
12 января, Джерси ⋅ 🌬 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 actorЧитать далее
Путешественник Elizabeth, Carteret it’s like a NJ scavenger hunt! Waiting to hear what else you find.
ДжерсиSaint HelierJersey Port49°10’60” N 2°7’13” W
13 января, Джерси ⋅ ⛅ 36 °F
As expected, St Helier is an interesting mix of French and English culture.
