Southampton: A Pre-Embarkation Stroll

This being our third time in Southampton, we had no real sightseeing plans today. Having spent the majority of yesterday sitting, however, we felt that a stroll around town would not go amiss. AfterRead more
This being our third time in Southampton, we had no real sightseeing plans today. Having spent the majority of yesterday sitting, however, we felt that a stroll around town would not go amiss. AfterRead more
Pretty good sleep. Brekky & play with the dog (Doberman pup), we got on a bus, then a train and finally got to hire car yard in Southampton. It took 2 1\2 hours! Anyway finally on the road to theRead more
Our beautiful UK trip kicked off on the quaint and historic Isle of Wight, The Island was formed at the end of the last ice age. It’s South of England about 1.5 hours drive from London. The islandRead more
Episode 3 – National Motor Museum:
Nach unserem Besuch in der World of Top Gear machten wir uns auf zum nächsten Stopp unseres Ausflugs: das National Motor Museum selbst.
Auch hier konnten wirRead more
Schöner, ganz feiner Nieselregen, der nicht nur von oben, sondern auch von allen Seiten kommt. Was soll man da großartig machen? Okay, Wäsche waschen wäre nicht schlecht, dann müssen wir das zuRead more
Hauptstadt vom Königreich Wessex und bis 1066 sogar Haupstadt von England. Die Normannen haben, nach der Eroberung von England, London zur Haupstadt gemacht. Danach befand sich Winchester eher aufRead more
Took the train from London to Southampton today. It took around 1.5 hours and was lovely to see some of the countryside. Hotel is above our expectations and is gorgeous. Porter collected our bags fromRead more
We started off the morning in the usual way, with a coffee and some biscuits. We then called and spoke to our respective families because it's Phill's birthday today! As well as my dad's, so we hadRead more
Lekker geslapen in ons hotel, gezellig met zijn allen in een hotelkamer. Jammer genoeg heb ik (Sandy) niet echt kunnen genieten van ons Engels ontbijt, want inmiddels had ik last van buikgriep ☹️.Read more
Wir verlassen Winchester und fahren nach Cornwall. Und sind wild entschlossen, unsere Mitgliedschaft beim National Trust quasi „along the road“ zu amortisieren.
In anderen Worten, wir peppenRead more
Thanks for the photo tour of Southampton, Erin! Looks like a fun place to explore, even in wintery temperatures. Wishing you a Bon Voyage on your crossing and safe and happy travels home. [Mary O. Greenberg]
Two to Travel Thank you … in Vigo today … first of three ports of call before the crossing.
Traveler I hope you have a wonderful crossing! For a future visit, taking the high speed (1/2 hour) ferry from Southampton to the Cowes/Isle of Wight is fun. https://www.redfunnel.co.uk/isle-of-wight-ferry…. We also really enjoyed the Titanic exhibit at the Southampton Maritime Museum.
Two to Travel We’ve done all but the Isle of Wight/Cowes … maybe next year. Enjoyed the exhibit and museum.