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Day 23
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 3:42 AM
⛅ 10 °C
Altitude: 33 m
Scotland Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free 55.84557, -4.4290755°50’44” N 4°25’45” W
I was a boy scout 2
September 3, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
In Paisley Gerry Rafferty town however I missed the exhibition at the gallery or three years............................ rumours something special real shingles on a roof I'm in my loft which is a new thing for me it's pretty cool Paisley a busy town there's lots of nightlife I realised because I'm right next to the one of their universities. It's 3 o'clock in the morning and if it was a little light out on a more tea vicar duc I have a long drive today and will give me some more time to look around on the way downRead more
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Day 23
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 3:49 AM
⛅ 10 °C
Altitude: 33 m
Scotland Museum the Art at Paisley High Street free 55.84561, -4.4290755°50’44” N 4°25’45” W
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Oops nearly forgot to go to a distillery
September 3, 2017 in Scotland ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Well I got to go to glengoyne distillery which is funny saying it's one of the few Highland single malts I know. Interestingly enough it's distilled in the Highlands and aged in the Lowlands which makes it unique the line between the two areas is the road between two buildings the tour was good informativeRead more
Traveler You didn't say if it was yummy enough to bring home a souvenir
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Day 23
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 3:04 PM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 188 m
England Haltwhistle 54.99321, -2.449854°59’36” N 2°26’59” W
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Hadrian woz ere
September 3, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Well i thought i'd be bored on the way down here but I haven't come across Hadrian's Wall and before that the small airfield with a B2 bomber in it and that was just f****** amazing much of Hadrian's Wall is been pulled down for fences walking past 1 now for the bits of the still there is spectacular. Also here is a picture of a tea cake there equivalent to a chocolate RoyalRead more
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Day 23
Sunday, September 3, 2017 at 5:04 PM
🌧 13 °C
Altitude: 207 m
England Keswick 54.60372, -3.0978154°36’13” N 3°5’52” W
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What a day!! Lakes district
September 3, 2017 in England ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
I was expecting a boring trip but so far I have seen on this trip a B2 bomber cold war technology I've seen Hadrian's Wall 2000 years ago I can't remember. now I m at Castlereagh stone circle four and a half thousand years worth of technology I've seen today f****** unbelievableRead more
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Day 24
Monday, September 4, 2017 at 8:16 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 26 m
England Childer Thornton 53.29227, -2.9662453°17’32” N 2°57’58” W
A wonderful surprise
September 4, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
On my way down to Liverpool I saw that turn to Blackpool and thought something rings a bell about this. Anyhow I decided to go and have a look and I was amazed ...it was exactly what you expect to see from a British holiday location right down to the ballroom and the wurlitzer it was fantastic I spent hours I could have spent days there. I'd like to go back in the night however it's an hour and a half behind me and I'm way too tired for that unfortunately. Then off to Liverpool early Beatles paraphernalia and spots for myself. Also work the dark and the memorial for the Titanic. made it to the room now and it is a magnificent all mountain again. Another amazing day I just have realised that it so much to see here I hope you're at Josh and disappoint me because of the package tour. I'm a bit lonely tonight. Missing jinnie and my boys and the cats.Read more
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Day 26
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 8:20 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 29 m
England Shottery 52.188, -1.7132752°11’17” N 1°42’48” W
Stratford on Avon
September 6, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Yesterday in Stratford was great happened to get to the sea Julius Caesar which is my favourite of the few that I know on the way through went to the base that was really good as well worth the trip lots of lots of photosRead more
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Day 26
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 8:23 AM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 89 m
England Pattingham 52.59259, -2.2756352°35’33” N 2°16’32” W
Air museum cosford
September 6, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Just go if u have the chance. It's free
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Day 26
Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at 3:33 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 92 m
England Rollestone 51.18442, -1.8576951°11’4” N 1°51’28” W
I've had better days
September 6, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Worst day so far.. got up early to to cover as much the distance that I could. Got a flat tire which held me ipfor at least an hour .the trip through the Cotswolds was non eventful however not very exciting. By then a headache ihas developed. trying to get through bath turned into a total disaster. Because of my OCD I had to get tijhe light off that tells you you have a flat tyre on your car. ended up going to an audi dealer who helped. Feeling a bit better also I get some fish and chips and post my other coat back. When to withdraw £200 to the f****** machine ate my money money and now I've got to fill out a form of my 8 weeks to get it back . Now I'm at Stonehenge put on a bus taken within 50 metres of the metres of the obelisk was in the right mood for that pity might never get here again. Now I have to deal with London traffic god help me f******.Read more
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Day 28
Friday, September 8, 2017 at 8:25 PM
⛅ 14 °C
Altitude: 32 m
England Euston railway station 51.52915, -0.1365951°31’45” N 0°8’12” W
London calling....what a wonderful place
September 8, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Good in lied about 2 days ago into a room which was....... tidy but in a good position full stop kid in room for that night because I was that tired I had no plans to do anything got up and next morning and bit the bullet. Got a ticket on the Oyster which is a Travelcard full stop off I went first stop was the Tower of London which was impressive till I looked around the corner waiting for it to open and saw the bridge. That was f****** impressive had to walk up to it see it was real full stop by then I wanted Down back to the tower. Could have spent the whole day there it was great did the London Bridge things after that it's wondering the Earth then I went on to A2 hour which was the London Bridge Experience which was part history and part scary tunnel ride with real actors depicting the Horrors of the last 1200 years ago .I decided to go everywhere on the tube because it's fun and it was a real learning experience . I had a London pass on my phone which allows me to go into most places for free paid for it in other wordsRead more
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Day 29
Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11:45 PM
🌙 11 °C
Altitude: 79 m
France La Defense 48.89268, 2.2327748°53’34” N 2°13’58” E
Second day in London
September 9, 2017 in France ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Got out of bed with sort of the plan got in the car figured I'd using it before I took it back as it was raining went to Battersea Power Station drove around for a bit to Chelsea pass the nicest car service I've ever seen took the car back. I'm sad to see it go. Or Cross to my hotel room before that I dropped off my bags so I was free to do what I want to do. Got on the Tube again went out to Baker Street had a look around now decided Madame Tussauds was too busy. Jump back on the tube when I get to Trafalgar Square fantastic. Somehow I stumbled onto the hop on hop off bus took that ground so I got to Waterloo station full stop come back on the tube it was crazy we'll see how was Friday night and it was flat strap. Would like a bunch of crazed ants. Return to hotel room much better than last day here. In bed for an early start tomorrow well or it was today as I recorded this late. Oh yeah the night before I went for a drive andgot some imagesRead more
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Day 29
Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11:50 PM
🌙 11 °C
Altitude: 58 m
France La Defense 48.89308, 2.2328148°53’35” N 2°13’58” E
To Paris
September 9, 2017 in France ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Got woken up at 2:30 a.m. buy some a****** slamming door Nick store repeatedly for at least 45 minutes. Once I got going at about 5:15 it was good on the bus we went the Kent to Dover loaded up on the ferry before that we went through customs the customs guys were really cool as far as they were concerned French guys with grey the English but got my first thing in a free weight pull over made our way to Paris the bus driver was informative staying in a very nice place in the new part of France is very modern and very beautiful royal rod about 4:30 ish but we were after dinner as far as grade affair then I drive around the city to see the highlights and back home again to new Paris the shopping centre here is just beautiful it is very easy on the eye very tired now or in this mess tonight tomorrow when I wake and put some photos inRead more
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Day 31
Monday, September 11, 2017 at 4:43 PM
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 60 m
France Fenioux 45.89426, -0.6024845°53’39” N 0°36’9” W
Leaving Paris....
September 11, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Note to self.... never forget my tabs. Had a shit morning . Visiting Notre Dame.. Was very crowded. There was some foot race on which made it difficult two we got through highlight of the trip was the Eiffel Tower of course ,and by their I made substitute for lyrica by using panadol and holy water. Boat Tour on the Somme Will'saas wonderful enjoyed immensely back to the room lots of tablets and off to the Moulin Rouge great night had too much to drink extremely hungover the next day on a bus to chatres Cathedral which was much more impressive in my mind and then Notre Dam. on route to BordeauxRead more
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Day 31
Monday, September 11, 2017 at 4:45 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 26 m
France Annepont 45.85238, -0.6232245°51’9” N 0°37’24” W
Chatres?
September 11, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Spelling??some pics of the Cathedral
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Day 33
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 11:55 AM
☀️ 21 °C
Altitude: 262 m
Spain Izurieta 43.04596, -2.4994743°2’45” N 2°29’58” W
To Lourdes via basque country
September 13, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Beaurdaux was OK. Got drunk at dinner. Got a look at the horse monument at a distant. Lourdes as beautiful. The old chapel was moving. Almost converted to Christianity....... Almost. Went back for the 🌃 procession. Got some fromage and goat salami for supperRead more
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Day 33
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 12:03 PM
☀️ 20 °C
Altitude: 467 m
Spain Zarimutz 43.00376, -2.5725243°0’14” N 2°34’21” W
The grotto and chapel
September 13, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Also have heaps on steroids camera. There's a modern vast underground church to accommodate the many pilgrims. I estimate 10-15thousand last night
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Day 35
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:45 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 730 m
Spain Tetuán de las Victorias 40.46094, -3.69340°27’39” N 3°41’35” W
Madrid and Toledo
September 15, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Madrid visit was interesting however The Prado was boring I decided to leave a group in Van something to eat but when we go to Toledo that was a difference the tour director spoke with a English which was translated from Spanish which ones very interesting and amusing but he was very knowledgeable delayed as a beautiful place kind of as well with a visit had a bit of an issue with f****** speeks which it's probably because I was tired and and humor anyway I do know was wonderful and supposed to be a pizzeria but it was well Above That Joint the knot turn some of you want one of one of the description it is it was beautiful as well off to Barcelona todayRead more
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Day 35
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:48 AM
⛅ 13 °C
Altitude: 728 m
Spain Tetuán de las Victorias 40.4611, -3.6927440°27’40” N 3°41’34” W
Dinner
September 15, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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Day 35
Friday, September 15, 2017 at 5:31 PM
🌧 14 °C
Altitude: 44 m
Spain Hostafrancs 41.38245, 2.140241°22’57” N 2°8’25” E
Barcelona
September 15, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 14 °C
No uneventful trip from Madrid through which I thought was spectacular country however desolate it might be talk to some new people today going out sightseeing now essentially most of pretty good on this trip from what I can gather. The there many different kinds of people on here predominantly people who have traveled a lot and some block me and the group will travel very little it's very easy who to tell who is who no photos today or on the good camera will follow up laterRead more
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Day 36
Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:42 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 49 m
Spain Plaça de les Corts 41.38334, 2.1405341°23’0” N 2°8’26” E
Barcelona too
September 16, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
Last night went out sightseeing looked at the lights / water fountain around the castle which was spectacular that was after a very good meal at a seaside resort or docklands actually great not good food a blanket tree big cheesy green mustachioed great Italian great whatever he was Planet cordian so great not everybody got pretty wasted photos to followRead more
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Day 36
Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:48 PM
🌙 16 °C
Altitude: 25 m
Spain Plaça de Joan Corrades 41.37185, 2.1398741°22’19” N 2°8’24” E
Barcelona 3
September 16, 2017 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
2 Montserrat monastery
A spectacular beautiful country I was feeling a little homesick so put on somepaul Kelly and I felt much better. Coming into town I noticed that the 20th spice between the freeway and the runway Lawns was enough for someone to scratch out an existence as a farmer among the big buildings and small buildings it's a funny place here. As I noticed driving around and the other areas there a lot of half-completed buildings which have vein left to rot normally with very large graffiti tags on them graffiti is a thing that is everywhere here in Spain apparently there is a law that you can not rod on the walls of buildings been back to can rot on doors so they haven't changed the laws in graffiti is on every door surface. Catalonia is a very proud and beautiful place who is struggling to find a room what we should say regain the independence from Spain that I national flags of Catalonia everywhere it seems to be growing. Went into the city tonight had been in there earlier during the day. Off to a smorgasbord for of Spanish food which was great followed by Flamenco show which ...
was well there's a word for it it was intense. Enjoy the show no photos so I have purchased a DVD which I will give to my father as a gift after copying it I think he will enjoy this have spoken to you Jenny today however I am really feeling the distance right now I miss you. I miss everybody and I miss home. Love you allRead more
Travelerwe all miss you as well. Love you heaps
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Day 37
Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 10:02 AM
☀️ 14 °C
Altitude: 135 m
Spain Fallinas 42.092, 2.8935242°5’31” N 2°53’37” E
Travelling to Cannes
September 17, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
About an hour and a half at Barcelona I saw my first Glimpse of snow in the ranges of the Pyrenees I am so excited I can't wait . Spoke to Dad and the kids and jinie and the cats.
Travelercatty was very excited to hear your voice. she was showing off playing on her cat climbing thing in the bedroom while you were talking to Nick and I
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Day 38
Monday, September 18, 2017 at 12:12 PM
⛅ 17 °C
Altitude: 165 m
France Saint-Paul-de-Vence 43.69503, 7.1232343°41’42” N 7°7’24” E
St Paul
September 18, 2017 in France ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Is one of the most beautiful towns I have visited it is a walled city and now it's traits lots of art shops but still nonetheless beautiful . last night wanted Cannes beach city good to visit. You can see why the rich come to this place very ScenicRead more
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Day 39
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:23 PM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 62 m
Italy Piazza Calda 43.76617, 11.2723243°45’58” N 11°16’20” E
Monaco
September 19, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
St Paul was a wonderful place I really got in to the feel of the ass of the place it's hard to describe unless u get there...... travelled via Nice to a small town called esk. We was supposed to go on a perfume making tour which was more of a sales pitch than anything else I chose to go for a ride in a Ferrari for 15 minutes it was f****** awesome. I should have taken a 30 minute trip. Wondered up to the coffee shop afterwards and had the best chocolate eclair I've ever eaten. Wish I could go back for one now. From there to Monaco we went to the old city I wondered about and visited Grace Kelly's too. Then for dinner down with the snobs in the marina. A good night. Heading home lights singing songs over the radio late night full stopRead more
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Day 39
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 11:29 PM
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 67 m
Italy Piazza Calda 43.76615, 11.2726843°45’58” N 11°16’22” E
To Florence
September 19, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Travelled along so spectacular scenery through over 100 tunnels along the coast small towns they decide terraced landscape. All the photos are on the big camera so nothing much to show here until I give home however extremely ragged and beautiful Scenic Italian Alps like nothing I've seen I can't imagine how are the Alps in Switzerland will be for me full stop Tuscany is where I'm at now and I see why people live on about it it is picturesque farm land surrounded by mountains. Looking forward to exploring Florence tomorrow. Oh I forgot..... Leaning Tower of Pisa today!!! And the smallest bathroom I've had it's weird. I'm very tired now in good spirits. Big day tomorrow apparentlyRead more
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Day 41
Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 9:34 PM
🌙 19 °C
Altitude: 57 m
Italy Stadio Comunale Italia 40.63219, 14.3885540°37’56” N 14°23’19” E
Assisi amalfi sorrento
September 21, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 19 °C
After Florence we traveled to basilica di Santa Francesca full stop a beautiful Cathedral overlooking and small town was quite relaxing although the meal was s***. The room wasn't the greatest either. Next morning early start travelled through beautiful scenery again to Pompei very warm. May have got sunburn. The guide I suspect was gay. I will post a lot of photos when I get home it is too big a job. I'm surprised how large Pompeii was well worth the visit fantastic. After this we travelled along the Amalfi Coast to 2 to Positano which was spectacular was spectacular spectacular twisty Road like you would see in a James Bond movie Single line traffic. Very Scenic very spectacular very dangerous. The driver was a Maestro. In Positano tourist town very pretty lots of people windy skinny Street you walk everywhere . Came home had me up with the Mexican guys I didn't particularly liked and it was actually a good night went to bed early Cuz I am completely shaggefdRead more
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