AustraliaSouth AustraliaMitchamNorthgate34°51’8” S 138°38’4” E
July 21, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
So we've collected our tickets and bought some pretty UK money. I'm feeling (aka spending!) like a tourist already and bought a very cute travel jewellery box.
AustraliaSouth AustraliaCity of West TorrensAdelaide Airport34°56’15” S 138°32’23” E
July 23, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
One last tinkle on the ivories. Piano and Patchwork: two of my favourite things. I made that back pack for my first UK trip. Now the long wait to board. Hopefully we get some sleep.
QatarBaladīyat ad DawḩahKulaybHamad International Airport25°15’41” N 51°36’47” E
July 24, 2023 in Qatar ⋅ ☁️ 31 °C
First leg safely managed. We had 3 seats for the 2 of us so had some wriggle room and managed some snatches if sleep. Now waiting a couple of hours for the next flight.
EnglandBickenhillMarston GreenBirmingham Airport52°27’10” N 1°43’54” W
July 24, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The last time we went to the UK we found it quite stressful to pick up a fancy hire car and drive off while feeling sleep deprived. So this time we decided to crash at the airport hotel and pick upRead more
EnglandWarwickWarwick Castle52°16’46” N 1°35’4” W July 25, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
A visit to Warwick Castle. I love the ancient building and the way they've made it come to life with wax characters. The grounds are beautiful. Lots of visitors as it is school holidays here. WeRead more
EnglandRowington52°19’29” N 1°42’54” W July 26, 2023 in England ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
Such a peaceful place to recharge: why we wanted to come here. This is our chalet in a truly beautiful part of the country. The lane only fits one car at a time, and we've had to reverse a bit to letRead more
EnglandBirminghamHall Green52°26’4” N 1°50’48” W July 27, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our drive into Birmingham was made much less stressful by Jeremy's remote help desk advice. We connected my phone to the car's sat nav screen and used Google Maps instead. This lady has a MUCH betterRead more
EnglandHenley-in-ArdenHenley in ArdenHenley-in-Arden Railway Station52°17’32” N 1°46’48” W July 27, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
On our way home from Birmingham we detoured to Henley-in-Arden. A delightful place. I just don't get tired of looking at those glorious old and wonky buildings.
I love churches and pipe organs, and IRead more
EnglandWootton Wawen52°15’57” N 1°46’11” W July 28, 2023 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Today was about mooching through antique shops, although with a church in every place we visited a couple of them too. St Mary's in Warwick had scaffolding around its tower for renovation so didn'tRead more
EnglandWarwick DistrictKenilworthLake52°20’57” N 1°35’34” W July 29, 2023 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
There was a Legendary Joust at Kenilworth castle. It exceeded my expectations! We had a lovely time, with glorious weather. While we always enjoy Gumeracha Medieval fair, there's something differentRead more
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I forgot to say that this clever lady embroidered that picture reproducing it from a medieval prayer 'Book of Hours' illustration
Traveler Hope you have a really lovely time away xo
Traveler No doubt Ian will treat you to the equivalent of the crown jewels, so it's important to have a gorgeous travel jewellery box 😊 Have a wonderful time! xx
Have a lovely time. Will be thinking of you both XOXO [Ruth Bowden]
Traveler The money certainly is pretty