EngelandDurringtonLark HillStonehenge51°10’45” N 1°49’35” W 9 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Stonehenge has long been on Ian's wish list. Today was the first completely sunny day since we arrived, so we booked tickets online over breakfast and headed out.
We got there at 10:20, 10 minutesMeer informatie
EngelandSalisburySalisbury Cathedral51°3’55” N 1°47’50” W 9 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Paganism to Christianity in one day!
We squeezed a lot into today. We visited Frome in the middle of the day as they had their Wednesday markets on. We had a lovely lunch there.
We planned to headMeer informatie
EngelandCalne WithoutStudley51°25’41” N 2°2’35” W 10 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Today started slowly, and as it was a fine day I did some laundry. The thing about doing so many things yesterday is that we ticked several off in one day. We weren't in the mood for a big city likeMeer informatie
I’m pleased you’re having lovely weather. Those thatched footages and beautiful trees and gardens are breathtaking. [Jennifer]
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It's lovely to see these thatched cottages being kept up. I've seen footage of how it's done. So time consuming.
EngelandMendip DistrictWellsWells Cathedral51°12’35” N 2°38’38” W 11 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
We drove to Wells today, another pretty town with a splendid Cathedral. This one had a few unique features. The architecture is a little different. Apparently those scissor arches were added in aboutMeer informatie
EngelandWaverley DistrictFarnham51°12’40” N 0°47’53” W 12 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Today was a travelling day, heading for Kent. We had 6 hours to do a 3 hour trip so we planned a couple of deviations. This was a goldmine! Such a quaint Antiques shop in a lovely old building.Meer informatie
EngelandSwale DistrictOare51°20’4” N 0°52’12” E 12 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We've arrived at our next bnb, our final relaxing spot before we hit London. This area is a favourite of bird watchers (hence the name) as there are wetlands close by with lots of bird life. TheirMeer informatie
EngelandMaidstone DistrictBroomfieldLeeds Castle51°14’57” N 0°37’47” E 13 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We visited Leeds Castle in the afternoon. (FYI this is not the Leeds in West Yorkshire!)
This was very different to other castles we've visited. Although it was first built in early 1100s, it was notMeer informatie
The carvings in the wood paneling are intricate like the carving on the beans. It is amazing to see a building that is still standing after 1000 years. [Jen]
I’m pleased you had good weather to enjoy the castle. The green of the trees and grass is so refreshing with the backdrop of the moat [Jen]
Reiziger Mmm yes, I can agree, a really beautiful spot…and thank you for the mini concert! So glad you could indulge your inner spirit for a brief moment…to the delight of the lady in red as well. What a happy time you are both having. So pleased for you. Much love.
EngelandSwale DistrictSheernessBarton's Point51°26’3” N 0°47’38” E 14 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Today was a trip down memory lane. Ian grew up in Birmingham until he was about 12. Sheila lived with her grandma on Sheerness through all her school years. Her mother, his grandma, lived in LondonMeer informatie
EngelandMedwayRochesterGundulfs Tower51°23’21” N 0°30’15” E 14 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
On the way home from Sheerness we deviated via Rochester as there were meant to be lots of good antiques shops. As it happened, some were closed on Mondays and some were about to close, so not muchMeer informatie
15 augustus 2023, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
We were both apprehensive about today, but it worked out nicely. There was great potential for disaster which thankfully did not eventuate. I am feeling grateful 🙏
* We navigated our way intoMeer informatie
Reiziger Well done both of you (and Murgatroyd). Navigating busy and unfamiliar surroundings is, quite frankly, terrifying!
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O dear, that is a lot of people 🥺
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So incredible 😍