Vera day. Margy's birthday with Jane

Whitley Bay, Rendezvous Cafe, Art gallery cafe for delightful coffee and cannoli.
Tynemouth castle, Priory and sailing club.
Blyth beach, colourful bathing sheds.
Rothbury for lunch at theEn savoir plus
Sunderland and Around

We were treated to a private viewing and meeting with Ian from the Sunderland Maritime Heritage. Such a committed group who are preserving the rich ship building and merchant sailing heritage ofEn savoir plus
Train to Cambridge

Wednesday. Met by Anne and Tom at the station. Checked into Newnham College, a very interesting college history, a college with a focus on women.
The college was founded in 1871 by a groupEn savoir plus
Duxford Imperial War Museum

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We split up Tom and I headed out to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford. Lots and lots of planes. We were extremely lucky to see flying;En savoir plus
Cambridge (and Duxford)

Kings college cathedral very lucky to have the organ playing/practicing regulary. There was also a delightful portrait exhibition in the cathedral.
We split up Tom and I headed out to Imperial WarEn savoir plus
Cambridge, Christ College...

Christ College before heading to Odiham. This was a very worthwhile interlude. Darwin's garden was a nice spot for reflection. Coffee in the Buttery.
Walking back we passed The Eagle public houseEn savoir plus
Odiham: washing, walks and wedding

Walked to the canal and back through town lovely music was coming from the church violin and later choral, a wedding was in progress. The bridal car was a smart Navy Blue Morris Oxford. Saw the CrossEn savoir plus
Buckler's Hard, in the New Forest

Visited Buckler's Hard on the Beaulieu River that follows into The Solent and is part of the Beaulieu Estate. Shipbuilding commenced in the early eighteenth century.
Henry Adams, a masterEn savoir plus
Padstow windy morning walk

Lots of wind across the grass.
Dartmoor National Park

Dartmoor is very scenic, stark, rugged and diverse.
Off to Padstow via wonderful Dartmoor

Along the A303 past Stonehenge.
Stopped to walk up Haytor rocks, spectacular views. Then to the Ruggleston In for lunch. Ruggleston platters, cider and Dartmoor brewery Legend. All very nice.En savoir plus
Dartmoor, Ruggleston, Padstow

Along the A303 past Stonehenge.
Stopped to walk up Haytor rocks, spectacular views. Then to the Ruggleston In for lunch. Ruggleston platters, cider and Dartmoor brewery Legend. All very nice. DroppedEn savoir plus
Padstow at night

After dinner at Rick Stein's fish and chips I took the opportunity to walk around and take in the vibe and a half at the London Inn.
Padstow, Pork Isaac(Port Wenn, Doc Mart)

Wednesday. Morning walk out along the estuary towards the lifeboat and pilot stations, rather windy, hope the rain stays away. Pastries and pasties for breakfast, enjoyed the local pudding made withEn savoir plus
Dr Martin, Port Isaac (Portwenn)

Morning walk out along the estuary towards the lifeboat and pilot stations, rather windy, hope the rain stays away. Pastries and pasties for breakfast, enjoyed the local pudding made with fresh andEn savoir plus
To Odiham, Clevedon to see James Pitcher

Stopped off at Clevedon to meet up with James Pitcher, great to catch-up. Wish we could stayed longer, great to see him.
The pier there is steel and very delicate.
Greenwich market, Cutty Sark and Smithfi

John Flintham drove us into London be interesting to see what we can fit in.
We hit the Greenwich Markets first. We sat for the best UK coffee so far at Ideal Espresso, before exploring the stalls.En savoir plus
London Globe theatre tour

Shakespeare Globe theatre tour and exhibition. Really worth it.
Lunch in the old historic coaching inn "The George" mentioned by Dickens with numerous other historic mentions. Will pull some ofEn savoir plus
King John's castle Odiham

Afternoon walk to Odiham Castle, a Plantagenet castle. Referred to as King John's castle.
Looks like there are some renovations are happening. There was a busy team working there, I didn't get anEn savoir plus
Eurostar to Bruges

Tuesday 3/10 was the Eurostar trip from St Pancras to Brussels. The one hour train to Bruges was entertaining, we met an Australian/Belgium girl born in Japan and about to study in Germany. She was onEn savoir plus
Bruges, boat tours, belfrey, windmills

Started the day with a visit to the local deli, lovely couple very patient, there was less rush at the cafe for coffee and croissant.
Boat cruises are really good. A different and delightfulEn savoir plus
Bruges to Nimes

Bruges to Nimes.
Nimes has a welcoming boulevard that runs from the station to the historic centre. There was a flamenco performance at the town end.
After we checked in, changed into shorts and hotEn savoir plus
Nimes exploration

The market Les Halles is indoors and large, all the produce looked great. We purchased from a number of sellers, croissants, baguette, sausage, cheese Comté, fruit and veg. Heirloom tomatoes, figs,En savoir plus
Seville, leisurely walk around Seville

Stroll through the streets toward Setas de Seville. Enjoyed the Flamenco shop and the vibrant street life.
Seville, Setas de Seville, cafes

Tour of the Setas de Seville, magnificent timber mushrooms, enjoyed the wide screen video. As you leave the area under the structure has information board giving the construction history and details.