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- Day 12
- Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:15 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 145 m
EnglandBorough of Luton51°52’36” N 0°22’51” W
Holiday Inn Express Luton Airport
August 30 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Our flight was delayed leaving Inverness and it was quite late when we got into Luton so we decided to just spend the night at one of the Luton Airport hotel. Unfortunately, the room was really nasty.Read more
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- Day 12
- Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 12:43 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 141 m
- EnglandBorough of Luton51°52’37” N 0°22’50” W
Renting a Car 🤦♀️ Driving to Grays
August 30 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
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- Day 12
- Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 2:38 PM
- 🌬 21 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- EnglandGrays51°30’2” N 0°18’47” E
Mercure Stifford Hall, Thurrock
August 30 in England ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Set in an elegant 18th-century Georgian manor, the Mercure Stifford Hall Hotel offers a peaceful countryside stay with modern comforts. Surrounded by landscaped gardens yet close to London, it’s theRead more
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- Day 13
- Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 1:56 PM
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- EnglandOrsett51°30’58” N 0°22’40” E
Lunch at Orsett Hall
August 31 in England ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Nestled in the Essex countryside, Orsett Hall is a stunning Georgian-style manor surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. With its elegant interiors, tranquil spa, and award-winning dining,Read more
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- Day 13
- Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
- 🌬 20 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- EnglandCastle Point51°30’41” N 0°35’29” E
Canvey Island
August 31 in England ⋅ 🌬 20 °C
Just off the Essex coast, Canvey Island is a lively seaside spot known for its sandy beaches, family attractions, and classic British seaside charm. From fish and chips on the seafront to walks alongRead more
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- Day 15
- Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
- 🌧 17 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- EnglandLondon51°30’12” N 0°4’46” W
A Day in London
September 2 in England ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
A day in London means history, culture, and endless adventure. From iconic sights like Big Ben and Tower Bridge to hidden gems in cozy markets and riverside walks, every corner tells a story
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- Day 16
- Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 12:25 PM
- 🌧 20 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- EnglandOrsett51°30’58” N 0°22’40” E
High Tea at Orsett Hall With Kath & Kev
September 3 in England ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Indulge in a touch of elegance with afternoon tea at Orsett Hall. Think delicate sandwiches, homemade cakes, and freshly baked scones served in a beautiful countryside setting – the perfect blend ofRead more
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- Day 17
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 20 m
- EnglandGrays51°29’48” N 0°19’40” E
A Lesson in Making Syrup Pudding
September 4 in England ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Dave got a lesson in making syrup pudding from Kath today and it was delicious!😋
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
- ☀️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- EnglandGrays51°30’2” N 0°18’48” E
Time For a Drink
September 5 in England ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
The Mercure Stifford Hall has a lovely pub and Dave has a new favourite cider!
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- Day 18
- Friday, September 5, 2025 at 5:33 PM
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 21 m
- EnglandGrays51°29’47” N 0°19’39” E
Bingo - UK Style
September 5 in England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Kath and Kev host a weekly bingo in their complex on Friday nights. We had a lovely time! Dave did the calling and I delivered tea and coffee without spilling any!
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
- ☁️ 22 °C
- Altitude: 25 m
- EnglandGrays51°29’23” N 0°18’48” E
Lunch With Bill & Jane
September 6 in England ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Dave and I drove over to Bill and Jane’s place (friends of Pat and Colin’s) in Rayleigh for a nice cup of coffee. Then they took us out for lunch at The Peterboat Restaurant down in Leigh-on-SeaRead more
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- Day 19
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 8:45 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 27 m
- EnglandGrays51°30’3” N 0°18’50” E
Some Very Sad Goodbyes Tonight
September 6 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Till next time Kath and Kev! We will miss you both more than words can say. Take care of yourselves and the ones you love ❤️ The generosity of this couple knows no bounds.
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 5:26 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 13 m
- EnglandLongford51°28’19” N 0°29’22” W
Off to Heathrow Airport
September 7 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Very early start this morning (2:30am alarm and checked out by 3am) to get to Heathrow Airport for an early flight to Dublin. Had to stop on the way, off the highway and into a very rural area to giveRead more
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
- 🌧 18 °C
- Altitude: 61 m
IrelandFingal53°25’21” N 6°14’22” W
British Airways Flight BA828 (LHR-DUB)
September 7 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
The flight from Heathrow to Dublin was quite bumpy, but short! The weather here is significantly cooler than what we have seen so far in Scotland and England. Time to pull out the hoodie 😊
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- Day 20
- Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
- 🌧 19 °C
- Altitude: 29 m
- IrelandDublin53°20’45” N 6°15’37” W
Temple Bar Inn
September 7 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
The Temple Bar Inn, Dublin is in the heart of the action. With stylish rooms, modern comforts, and the city’s vibrant pubs and culture right outside your door, it’s the perfect base for a trueRead more
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- Day 21
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 1:05 AM
- 🌙 13 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- IrelandDublin53°20’59” N 6°15’37” W
Tour Day!
September 8 in Ireland ⋅ 🌙 13 °C
Today we set off on a tour of Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and seen a live sheepdog demonstration.
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- Day 21
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:17 AM
- 🌙 9 °C
- Altitude: 134 m
- IrelandGlendalough53°0’37” N 6°19’37” W
Glendalough Monastic Village
September 8 in Ireland ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
Nestled in a glacial valley of Wicklow, Glendalough Monastic Village is a journey back in time. With its ancient round tower, stone churches, deer families, and serene lakes, it’s a place whereRead more
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- Day 21
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
- ⛅ 15 °C
- Altitude: 132 m
- IrelandBallymore Eustace53°8’1” N 6°36’55” W
Irish Sheepdog Demonstration
September 8 in Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Watch tradition and skill come alive at an Irish sheepdog demonstration. See highly trained border collies respond to whistles and calls, guiding flocks with precision against a backdrop of rollingRead more
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- Day 21
- Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
- ☁️ 17 °C
- Altitude: 54 m
- IrelandKilkenny52°39’11” N 7°14’55” W
Kilkenny
September 8 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
With its medieval castle, winding cobbled streets, and lively pub scene, Kilkenny is a perfect blend of history and charm. Known as Ireland’s “Medieval Mile,” it’s a city where every cornerRead more
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- Day 22
- Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 28 m
- IrelandDublin53°20’18” N 6°15’20” W
Afternoon Tea Bus
September 9 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We took sightseeing to the next level with the Afternoon Tea Bus in Dublin. Enjoy delicate sandwiches, sweet treats, and endless tea while touring the city’s famous landmarks on a vintageRead more
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:45 AM
- ☁️ 14 °C
- Altitude: 24 m
- IrelandDublin53°20’45” N 6°15’35” W
All Packed Up to Head Home
September 10 in Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Leaving the hotel bright and early to head to the airport. We have a long day of travel to get home.
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM
- 🌧 15 °C
- Altitude: 93 m
- IrelandFingal53°25’37” N 6°14’41” W
Air Canada Flight AC801 (DUB-YYZ)
September 10 in Ireland ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Starting our long day of travel home. First flight is from Dublin to Toronto. Just our luck, the lounge was closed for renovations, but we found a nice breakfast and wondered the airport. The flightRead more
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
- 🌩️ 24 °C
- Altitude: 163 m
CanadaMississauga43°40’50” N 79°36’56” W
Air Canada Flight AC173 (YYR-YEG)
September 10 in Canada ⋅ 🌩️ 24 °C
Completed ArriveCan before leaving Dublin and customs was a breeze! We had a five hour layover it Toronto. So we hung out in the Air Canada lounge. Flight was not the best, for some reason I wasRead more
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
- ☁️ 20 °C
- Altitude: 727 m
- CanadaLeduc County53°18’22” N 113°34’57” W
Edmonton Airport (YEG)
September 10 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
A stunning sunset as be we’re walking to the baggage claim. Pat and Colin picked us up at the airport and there was lots of hugs all around.
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- Day 23
- Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
- 🌙 19 °C
- Altitude: 739 m
- CanadaSherwood Park53°32’5” N 113°16’35” W
