Cardiff
2 de agosto de 2016, Gales ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
Took photo of Cardiff Park, now renamed. Did self tour of Cardiff Castle. The rooms were so ornately decorated. I have bought a book on the castle which shows this. Also went up the Keep which is onLeer más
Bath
2 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
This ancient city of baths is a fascinating place . You get to wander around the old bath areas, see sauna and spa used by both the English in Jane Austin times and by the Romans.
Photos of Wells
2 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Through very narrow streets
Glastonbury
2 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Deemed very special. Joseph of Aramathea said to come here to get tin. Tomb found of Arthur and Gunivere. Became a place of pilgrimage. Travelling through sedge marsh. Henry 8th destroyed mostLeer más
Heading to Plymouth
2 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Back on the causeway made from stones from the abbey. Six hundred years ago this land would be a marsh land with secret tracks through. Imagine the pilgrims finding their way to the Abbey. 1685Leer más
Dartmoor
2 de agosto de 2016, English Channel ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Home to prison holding dangerous prisoners. Ponies on moorland are famous as are Brecon ponies.
Plymouth
3 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
After a brief orientation, this town looks to be very interesting. After travelling through very narrow country lanes onto freeway, then back into small town streets we are at the hotel.
Boat trip in Plymouth
3 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
What a great day to do this short cruise. A very interesting commentary. The navy hold lots of this land and we got to see the naval vessels including submarines . My photos are on the phone and haveLeer más
Travelling to St Ives .
3 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Tin miner fisherman and 15 gold coins on Cornish flags. Laughing at white van drivers who seem to be notoriously bad drivers . . . . Castle freight plane in forecourt. Cornwall is a very hilly areaLeer más
Lands End
3 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Mad traffic today. Director Henry says he hasn't seen it like this for a while. All good . The roads are lined with trees, elder and oak , I think and as they have grown they have created a roof aboveLeer más
Mt St Michael on back to hotel
3 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Well, have experienced the traffic jam that occurs regularly getting to and from St Ives. We move on now edging the Bodmin Moors. Made it back to the hotel and decided to have my tea in. Service wasLeer más
On to Stonehenge and Brighton
4 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Leaving Plymouth in sunshine. Nice to see summer weather again. Taking the Devon Expressway. Going around the edge of Dartmoor.
Passing Exeter. Port is at Exmouth. Was a medieval city. Badly damagedLeer más
Stonehenge and Salisbury
4 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
What amazing place. I really enjoyed walking around the circle of stones.
Salisbury
5 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Drove through here
Arundel Castle
5 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Another beautiful castle and village. Stopped for drink and photos, but no time to go into castle.
Brighton
5 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Went through the Pavillion. What opulence! A a array of rooms dressed in oriental style. The dining room is light by an enormous chandler held to the ceiling by a dragon set on a palm tree then downLeer más
Tunbridge Wells and on to London
5 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Nice leisurely departure from Brighton. Had time to go down and take photos of the Pavillion and still get in a coffee. Life is good. This pretty little town had a delicious cake shop sellingLeer más
Back in London
6 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Well, 21 days on the road completed. Been to Kinky Boots and now going to see what is for breakfast. One more day and I am off to Vancouver. Out this morning for last walk through hotel area the offLeer más
off to Vancouver
7 de agosto de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Last hours in the UK. Taking it easy nearly all packed.


















































