Earlsfield, United Kingdom Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Away & Around 2022
- Jun 10, 2022 · ⛅ 68 °F Altitude: 49 ft
  England Merton Merton Park 51.416073, -0.20610251°24’58” N 0°12’22” W
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Day 9
Louvre & Musee de l’Armee
June 10, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Our quick trip to Paris culminated with a visit to:
- Army Museum, covering all things war, from the stone age through WW II;
- A view of Napoleon Bonaparte’s coffin under the golden dome; and
- A visit to the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum. Au revoir Paris!🇫🇷Read more
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Traveler Away & Around 2022
- Jun 11, 2022, 4:00pm · ⛅ 72 °F Altitude: 49 ft
  England Merton Merton Park 51.416077, -0.20609251°24’58” N 0°12’22” W
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Day 10
West End Adventures
June 11, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
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The West End is a delightful mix of color and curiosities with many shops, restaurants, pubs, alleys and English charm. It’s also the heart of the theatre district. Kai, Kirsten, and I saw the musical Matilda- a wonderful, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience.Read more
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I'm in awe of the fact that she's a beautiful fully grown woman now! I obviously have not been tracking the years. And also impressed with her ability to navigate cobblestones in stilettos.
6/12/22Reply
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So nice to see you and Stephanie together!
6/12/22Reply
Matilda is a great show!! We were so impressed by the all the young talent! I am a big Roald Dahl fan! [Gaby]
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Kurztrip London 2018
- May 29, 2018, 10:30am · ⛅ 15 °C Altitude: 23 m
  England Wandsworth Southfields River Wandle 51.45751, -0.2059851°27’27” N 0°12’22” W
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Angekommen im Hotel - The Lodge
May 29, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Nachdem wir fleißig umgestiegen sind, kommen wir um 10:30 Uhr am Hotel an. Der erste Eindruck ist schon mal gut. Die Lobby ansprechend und die Gegend auch gut. Anscheinend gibt es in der Umgebung einige 'neighbourhoods', in die man nur per Code/Schlüsselkarte,... hineinkommt.

Wie erwartet ist unser Zimmer noch nicht bezugsfertig. Aber das ist nicht weiter schlimm, weil wir unseren Koffer im Hotel lassen können. Damit können wir unbeschwert und Sightseeing starten.

Nur leider zieht es sich gerade zu und beginnt zu tröpfeln. Mal sehen, vielleicht suchen wir uns auch gleich eine Indoor-Besichtigung.Read more
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Andy n Bunny Briggs Australia via KL
- Oct 13, 2019, 7:00am · ☁️ 12 °C Altitude: 72 ft
  England Wandsworth 51.454967, -0.21360551°27’18” N 0°12’49” W
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Leaving for Heathrow
October 13, 2019 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
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It was great spending the evening with Jessica, Chris, Toby and Lorna last night. Thanks and apologies to Toby and Lorna for the early start.

At least it’s dry and still. The underground is surprisingly busy for 7:15 on a Sunday morning. We were expecting a carriage to ourselves but there were very few seats free and it filled as we travelled closer to Earls Court. We guess they were travelling to a half marathon as someone had a number on their shirt saying that. Lots of trainers! Bun tells me I mustn’t take a picture down the carriage 😞Read more
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Lovely family photo! See you on the other side...... 💖
10/13/19Reply
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Have a billiant trip. How much do those packs weigh? They look enormous.
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Traveler Adventure of a Lifetime
- Aug 30, 2018, 9:00pm · ⛅ 16 °C Altitude: 24 m
  England Wandsworth Tooting 51.424565, -0.16914451°25’28” N 0°10’9” W
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Destination #9, London
August 30, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Let us introduce Nicola and Jason Houghton.

Grown-up reunions and kids introductions mark our arrival at the Houghton’s home in London. This is our home-away-from-home for the next little while and the beginning of the next chapter of our travel adventure.Read more
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Traveler Adventure of a Lifetime
- Sep 6, 2018 · ⛅ 18 °C Altitude: 24 m
  England Wandsworth Tooting 51.424565, -0.16914451°25’28” N 0°10’9” W
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Day 69
Cheers, Happy Birthday, until next time
September 6, 2018 in England ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
For our last full day in London we visit Wimbledon Brewery to enjoy a pint, we have a birthday dinner and cake for Harriet and we end the day with a Vintage Ale from Wimbledon, Cheers to a great visit with great friends.Read more
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Round the World in 205 Days
- Jul 21, 2019, 12:34pm · ⛅ 21 °C Altitude: 54 m
  England Merton Wimbledon 51.424999, -0.2251°25’30” N 0°13’12” W
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Day 174
Packed day up in Cambridge
July 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Hmm... what else to try to pack into a full day jaunt up in Cambridge? How about a stroll along the backs - the lovely tree-lined avenue leading to Trinity, a wonderful but ultimately unsuccessful wander about the market in search of Haggis’ friends, lunch with Uncle Lee’s growing family who just welcomed new twin boys Eric and Jake, a lightning quick art workshop with the Studio Sunday team at Kettle’s Yard, and still some time left to enjoy a few beers on Jesus Green with the local ruminators. Phew! Was quite the day - we just managed to grab some sandwiches for the road and catch our ride back to Wimbledon with a few minutes to spare.Read more
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Round the World in 205 Days
- Jul 21, 2019, 3:08pm · ⛅ 21 °C Altitude: 54 m
  England Merton Wimbledon 51.424999, -0.2251°25’30” N 0°13’12” W
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Day 174
Twice upon the River Cam
July 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Great to be back out on the Cam again - and we had the delightful treat of being able to go out twice today, on two different modes of transport no less! First was the traditional punting experience, which we did along the backs out to the Granta. As we had 10 people, we needed two punts: Meg went with Anna and the girls, together with Uncle Lee as primary punter; while Mommy went with the boys, punted by Poppy. Davy, Uncle Andy and Jake also had a chance to try their hands at punting - and we can proudly report that nobody from either punt fell into the river!

Later on in the afternoon, we managed to squeeze in a chance visit with Sarah, an old friend from Pembroke, who kindly took us all on a grand tour of her narrowboat home - then spoiled us with a short cruise alongside the Midsummer Common and Jesus Green. Everyone, especially Eva, thoroughly enjoyed the narrowboat visit - really love what Sarah’s done with the beautiful flower baskets, brightening up her unique and super cool home on the Cam.Read more
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Round the World in 205 Days
- Jul 21, 2019, 11:05am · ⛅ 20 °C Altitude: 54 m
  England Merton Wimbledon 51.425, -0.2251°25’30” N 0°13’12” W
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Back to school for Mommy and Poppy
July 21, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
So we had about two hours for a whirlwind tour of Cambridge and decided to show the kids some of our old haunts. First stop: Pembroke College, kicking it off with a reprise of one of Mommy and Poppy’s wedding photos, taken in the archway leading from the main courtyard. We toured the grounds a bit, and also the chapel where Mommy and Poppy were married. Next was a brief pause at Fitzbillies to sample their famous Chelsea buns, followed by a trot through King’s College Chapel. Good thing we told the kids in advance it was a place of worship and that we should be quiet inside - just as we opened the doors and were greeted by a cacaphony of multi-lingual tourist babble. Final stop: Trinity Hall, where we managed to fly through the chapel, check-out the grounds, locate a bathroom for the kids *and* get our afternoon punt rentals sorted - all in record time.Read more
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Traveler London mit Schatz 2016
- Nov 1, 2016, 11:52am · ☁️ 10 °C Altitude: 17 m
  England Wandsworth Clapham Junction Wandsworth Common 51.453165, -0.16900851°27’11” N 0°10’8” W
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Fahrt nach Wandsworth Common
November 1, 2016 in England ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Mit dem Zug sind wir dann bis Wandsworth Common gefahren.

Auf dem Weg haben wir die Themse überquert und sind an der Battersea Power Station vorbeigefahren.

Die Battersea Power Station ist ein ehemaliges Kohlekraftwerk in London, das von 1933 bis 1983 in Betrieb war. Sie ist eines der größten Ziegelgebäude Europas und steht am Südufer der Themse in der Nähe der Grosvenor Bridge.Read more
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