Vera day. Margy's birthday with Jane
2023年9月18日, イングランド
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 theもっと詳しく
Sunderland and Around
2023年9月19日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
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 ofもっと詳しく
Train to Cambridge
2023年9月20日, イングランド ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
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 groupもっと詳しく
Duxford Imperial War Museum
2023年9月21日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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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;もっと詳しく
Cambridge (and Duxford)
2023年9月21日, イングランド
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 Warもっと詳しく
Cambridge, Christ College...
2023年9月22日, イングランド
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 houseもっと詳しく
Odiham: washing, walks and wedding
2023年9月23日〜25日, イングランド
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 Crossもっと詳しく
Buckler's Hard, in the New Forest
2023年9月25日, イングランド
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 masterもっと詳しく
Padstow windy morning walk
2023年9月26日, イングランド ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Lots of wind across the grass.
Dartmoor National Park
2023年9月26日, イングランド ⋅ 🌬 15 °C
Dartmoor is very scenic, stark, rugged and diverse.
Off to Padstow via wonderful Dartmoor
2023年9月26日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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.もっと詳しく
Dartmoor, Ruggleston, Padstow
2023年9月26日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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. Droppedもっと詳しく
Padstow at night
2023年9月26日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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)
2023年9月27日, イングランド ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
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 withもっと詳しく
Dr Martin, Port Isaac (Portwenn)
2023年9月27日, イングランド ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
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 andもっと詳しく
To Odiham, Clevedon to see James Pitcher
2023年9月28日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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
2023年9月30日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
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.もっと詳しく
London Globe theatre tour
2023年10月1日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
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 ofもっと詳しく
King John's castle Odiham
2023年10月3日, イングランド ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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 anもっと詳しく
Eurostar to Bruges
2023年10月4日, ベルギー ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
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 onもっと詳しく
Bruges, boat tours, belfrey, windmills
2023年10月5日, ベルギー ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
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 delightfulもっと詳しく
Bruges to Nimes
2023年10月6日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
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 hotもっと詳しく
Nimes exploration
2023年10月7日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
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,もっと詳しく
Seville, leisurely walk around Seville
2023年10月8日, スペイン ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
Stroll through the streets toward Setas de Seville. Enjoyed the Flamenco shop and the vibrant street life.
Seville, Setas de Seville, cafes
2023年10月9日, スペイン ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
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.
































































































