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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 14, 2019, 4:53pm
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- England Greater London North Kensington Royal Albert Hall 51.50019, -0.1778951°30’1” N 0°10’40” W
Day 8
Dale Chihuly Exhibition - Kew Gardens
July 14, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Mexican born, Dale Chihuly is an innovative artist working with glass. Kew Gardens hosted a stunning selection of his work from the past 50 years. Many of the pieces were set against the unique backdrop of the gardens, other pieces were displayed in one of the art galleries at the gardens.
The exhibition was named " Reflections on nature" and the artist had said
" I want my work to appear like it came from nature, so that if someone found it on the beach or in the forest, they might think it belonged there"Read more
Alisha Grant Very artsy
7/15/19Reply
Traveler Oh wow. What magnificent works. So colourful. I love the Medusa-like one beside the water.
7/15/19Reply
Trip One Spectacular!!
7/15/19Reply
Traveler Have been to the gardens today, beautiful, really enjoyed it, off to Cornwall tomorrow
7/21/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 16, 2019, 8:22am
- ⛅ 17 °C
- Altitude: 51 m
- Wales Upper Killay 51.61292, -4.0294651°36’47” N 4°1’46” W
Day 10
Swansea
July 16, 2019 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We spent time in Swansea, Julia's partner Adam's hometown, staying with Adam's Mum and Dad, Nettie and William. First class hospitality at its best. Swansea is a seaside city on the south coast of Wales, with a population of 300,000 +The Gower Pensinsula is known for sandy beaches such as Rhossili Bay. Mumbles Peir is a long boardwalk, with a must stop at the famous Joe's ice creamy, yum yum. A feature of the area is known as The Common, open unfenced grazing fields with sheep and horses free to roam. We passed many groups of ponies just like the ones in the attached photo. The streets are made bright and cheery with colourful window boxes and hanging baskets full of beautiful bright mixed flowers, stunning.Read more
Traveler Looks like a beautiful day at the beach. Warm enough for a swim? I remember slate roofing was common.
7/17/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 17, 2019, 12:07pm
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 78 m
- Wales Rhossili Fall Bay 51.56936, -4.2884251°34’10” N 4°17’18” W
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Day 11
Rhossili, Wales
July 17, 2019 in Wales ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Rhossili Bay has been voted one of the best beaches in the UK. We drove along the Gower, although only a small area, it includes rolling hillsides, craggy clifftops, golden sands a shipwreck or two, whitewashed cottages and the most captivating coastline. The magnificent Three Cliffs Bay, with a trio of triangular crags and sandy coast. Rhossili, a vast west facing beach unfolding beneath a steep, windy headland. Worm's Head sees a spactular end to the headland. To the west of Rhossili is Llangennith probably Wales's best surfing spot. It was interesting to see all signs in Wales to have both English and Welsh lettering, as much a we practiced we have no grasp on any words. For those with some space still empty on their bucket list, a walk along the entire glorious Gower coastline approximately 50 Kms, would be a definite addition.Read more
Traveler Lovely family photo. Picturesque coast.
7/17/19Reply
Trip One No seaweed!!
7/17/19Reply
Diko Palibrk Nice Legs :)
7/20/19Reply
Diko Palibrk Our Stevie just returned from Ireland, didn't get to Wales unfortunately. Stay Safe We are watching you both. Love Diko & Angie
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 21, 2019, 11:53am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 48 m
- Ireland Leinster Dublin City Whitehall 53.37745, -6.2459153°22’39” N 6°14’45” W
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Day 15
Ireland Tour, Day 1
July 21, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 22, 2019, 6:43am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 48 m
- Ireland Leinster Dublin City Whitehall 53.37739, -6.2459453°22’39” N 6°14’45” W
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Day 16
Ireland Tour, Day 2
July 22, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today we were northbound, pass Drogheda, the scene of the battle of the Boyne in 1690, then through the fertile landscape of the Boyne Valley. We then crossed the border into Northern Ireland, driving past the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, the burial place of Saint Patrick, Ireland's Patron Saint, then onto the city of Belfast.
In the late 20th century Northern Ireland was troubled by conflict, the violence mainly took place with in the boarders of Northern Ireland, at time spilling over into the Republic of Ireland. The conflict beginning in the late 1960's was deemed to have ended 1998. The key issue was the constitutional status of Northern Ireland. Loyalists/unionists who were mostly protestants wanted Northern Ireland to remain within the UK, Irish nationalists/republicans who were mostly Catholic wanted Northern Ireland to leave the UK and join a united Ireland. More than 3500 lives were lost due to this conflict.Read more
Traveler A trip down memory lane. Have you noticed the windy lanes and roads? Apparently it's because the roads are so long and the island is so small it's the only way they could fit them in.
7/22/19Reply
Trip One So pretty and green. Just like home!! Atm!
7/23/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 22, 2019, 11:21am
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 30 m
- Northern Ireland Newry Mourne and Down Downpatrick 54.32752, -5.7222754°19’39” N 5°43’20” W
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Day 16
Down Cathedral, County Down.
July 22, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Many relics reside in this medieval Gothic Church which is believed to be the burial site of Saint Patrick. The Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity is known as Down Cathedral. It is a place of pilgrimage and prayer. Standing prominently on the Hill of Down, overlooking the ancient and historic town of Downpatrick.
It is an ancient esslestical site with a church dedicated to the Holy Trinity recorded in 12th century. It has suffered from the forces of an earthquake 1245, burned down in 1315 and subsequently rebuilt and destroyed several times. Crosses from the 9th, 10th and 12th centuries are preserved in the Cathedral. The last restoration took place between 1985 to 1987.
Accompanying photos include the Cathedral, the granite grave stone believed to be of St Patrick, the graveyard with the mountains of Mourne as the backdrop, stained glass windows, the large pipe organ and the ancient baptismal font which is a bullaun stone, these are linked to early medieval church sites.Read more
Traveler This is where Damian lived and played cricket in 82. One of the locals named his home Bungaree. I lived out of town on a farm.
7/22/19Reply
Trip One What’s that? Looks like a lump of concrete but maybe a grave?
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 22, 2019, 3:39pm
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Northern Ireland Belfast 54.59855, -5.9250454°35’55” N 5°55’30” W
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Day 16
Belfast
July 22, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Belfast is Northern Ireland capital, with a population of 333,000 and stands on the banks of the river Lagan. The city was former industrial powerhouse with a troubled past. Belfast became a major linen producing centre, rope works, tobacco factory, aerated water factory, tea machinery factory, tea manufacturers and distributors, dry dock, and shipyards. The ill-fated ship RMS Titanic was built in Belfast, and today boasts a Titanic museum with hands on displays and guided tours.Read more
Trip One Great photos !
7/23/19Reply
Trip One Xoxo
7/23/19Reply
Traveler Look at these two stinkers!!
7/25/19Reply
Traveler Hahahaha I wrote stunners but it auto corrected to stinkers 😅😅😅😅
7/25/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 23, 2019, 9:35am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 113 m
- Northern Ireland Moyle Ballintoy Carrickarade Island 55.23431, -6.3293955°14’4” N 6°19’46” W
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Day 17
Ireland, Day 3
July 23, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Today we headed to the Northern most aspect of Ireland, and thanks to the clear weather were able to see some of the islands of Scotland. At the northern most aspect, the Causeway Coast, there was a small footbridge between two of the landform which no doubt would be somewhat scary on a windy day.
We then visited The Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Years ago volcanic activity created these steplike hexagonal columns. The Giant's Causeway has long been associated with Irish mythology with the story of Fionn the giant. .
We then went to the city of Derry passing once again through Ireland's 50 shades of green. Lush green fields, stone or hedge fencing, fat healthy cattle and numbers of content sheep, picture perfect.
We travelled to Donegal, the ancient town founded by Danish Vikings, and home of the O'Donnell Clan. We drove along Donegal Bay with small fishing ports and beaches. A stop at the town of Drumcliff gave us a chance to see not only the grave site of the famous Irish poet W B Yates but also share time with Angela's kinfolk who are also buried there. A table top mountain provides a glorious backdrop to the cemetery. Our stop for the night was Sligo.Read more
Trip One Amazing!
7/24/19Reply
Traveler Damian walked over that little bridge. I was too chicken but I posed for a photo so ot looked like I was bravely crossing.
7/25/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 23, 2019, 11:01am
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 44 m
- Northern Ireland Moyle Causeway Head Giants Causeway 55.23324, -6.5170455°13’60” N 6°31’1” W
Day 17
Flowers of the causeway
July 23, 2019 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Traveler Wish my garden looked this good. Finn McCool must've been some gardner.
7/24/19Reply
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Duncan Grant Europe & UK
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- Jul 24, 2019, 11:26am
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- Ireland Dublin 53.3338, -6.248853°20’2” N 6°14’56” W
Day 18
Ireland Day 4
July 24, 2019 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Today we visited the seaside village of Galway, a cosmopolitan centre with colourful shops, busy cafe's and bars. We then drove across the limestone plateau of The Burren to visit the 203 meter Cliffs of Moher.Read more
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