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- May 21, 2022 · ☁️ 16 °C Altitude: 47 m
  England Boughton Malherbe Grafty Green Coldbridge Castle 51.1987, 0.697751°11’55” N 0°41’52” E
Day 76
Viele Kilometer für ein neues Getriebe
May 21, 2022 in England ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Getriebe abgeholt in Luton 🚙💨
Öle geholt in Maidstone 💧
Einbauen lassen in Egerton ⚙️🔧
Zwischendurch Ausflug gemacht 🏰😍👱‍♀️👱‍♀️🙋‍♀️👨‍🦱
... Und abends unserer Auto wieder abgeholt 😎🥳
Begutachtung des alten Getriebes ergab: der Weg hat sich gelohnt! 👍Read more
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Traveler Welch kreative Transportsicherung für euer neues Getriebe 😉 und ab in die Werkstätte eures Vertrauens....ganz schön mutig! Der Zweck heiligt die Mittel! Aufgrund der Reisekoordinaten dachte ich mir, ihr hättet euch total verfahren...jetzt ist alles klar. 👍👏👏👏
5/22/22Reply
Traveler Es gibt also tatsächlich Albaner, die in England eine Landrover-Werkstätte betreiben. interessant.
5/23/22Reply
Traveler A Werkstatt wie beim Toni
5/28/22Reply
Julia Moritz Uiuiuiui - 😬,
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Traveler UK 2023
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- Aug 13, 2023, 1:00pm · ⛅ 21 °C Altitude: 74 m
  England Maidstone Broomfield Leeds Castle 51.249063, 0.6296951°14’57” N 0°37’47” E
Day 22
Leeds Castle, Kent
August 13 in England ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
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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 not presented with the medieval or Gothic feel of other ancient places. The castle was bought by a rich lady (who had inherited from 3 husbands 😯) who used her inheritances to refurbish the castle. She was half American and loved to host parties with wealthy filmstars. The castle is set in the 1930s as she had decorated it.

The inside was OK. You couldn't go to all the areas. It felt more like a stately home than a castle. The best part was the grand piano, which I couldn't resist having a tinkle on. You lose all shame when you haven't had access to one for 3 weeks.

The grounds however were magnificent! Better than Warwick or any of the others. It had a splendid moat, and vast areas of grassy places where you could picnic or have wedding photos, with streams, bridges and waterfalls. There was a little 'village' of barn buildings which were set up as cafes. They had a maze (which we didn't go to) and you could go on a boat trip around the moat and lakes. A gorgeous day! I did lots of walking and my back is a bit sore.Read more
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]
8/13/23Reply
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]
8/13/23Reply
Traveler 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.
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Traveler My heart is in the Highlands
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- Oct 5, 2023, 5:26pm · ☁️ 18 °C Altitude: 92 m
  England Charing Charing Heath 51.209704, 0.76020551°12’35” N 0°45’37” E
Day 50
Roter Löwe 🦁
October 5 in England ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Geschlafen haben wir sehr gut.
In unsere Schlafhöhle liegt es sich ausgezeichnet.

Nach unserem Morgenkaffee sind wir bereit für einen langen Fahrtag. Wir machen uns auf Richtung Eurotunnel.

Wir haben beschlossen die Insel zu verlassen.
Sicherlich gäbe es noch vieles zu entdecken, aber irgendwie zieht es uns wieder auf's Festland.

Aber selbst auf dem Highway macht man in England noch kuriose Entdeckungen.

Nach ca. 350 km die wir heute zurückgelegt haben, stehen wir wieder hinter einem Pub.
Zum Abschied lassen wir uns noch einmal bekochen.

Im Hinterhof des Red Lion werden wir unsere letzte Nacht in Großbritannien verbringen. Ein bisschen Wehmut macht sich schon bemerkbar🥺

Morgen geht es wieder mit dem Zug unterm Meer zurück aufs Festland.

Mal sehen wohin uns der Wind als nächstes weht 💨Read more
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Willkommen zurück in der EU - Achtung: Rechtsverkehr!!!! [Brigitte]
10/6/23Reply
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England Honeymoon
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- Jul 3, 2023, 3:00pm · ☁️ 68 °F Altitude: 226 ft
  England Maidstone Broomfield 51.246953, 0.63141751°14’49” N 0°37’53” E
Day 6
Stable Courtyard B&B Leeds Castle 🏡🏰
July 3 in England ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
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For our stay Monday night we decided to have some fun and stay on the grounds of Leeds Castle!! 🏰🤩 We stayed in cute Stable Courtyard Bed and Breakfast 🏡 It was a cute, magical place to stay with a fun bedroom setup, a gorgeous bathroom, and fun view of the gardens!! 😁 For breakfast today, on the Fourth of July we had Eggs Benedict, which were delicious, definitely one of TOP meals in England so far!!! 😋🤩 We ate breakfast at the Castle View restraint, our view is in the second to last photo!! It was such a fun place to stay the night before starting our days journey at Leeds castle!!! 😁😁Read more
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7/4/23Reply
Traveler They were delicious 🤤 10/10 🤌🏻🔥
7/4/23Reply
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- Aug 18, 2023, 10:45am · ☁️ 20 °C Altitude: 67 m
  England Maidstone Broomfield Leeds Castle 51.248446, 0.63002351°14’54” N 0°37’48” E
Day 13
Leeds Castle
August 18 in England ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Leeds Castle is a castle in Kent, England, 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Maidstone. It is built on islands in a lake formed by the River Len to the east of the village of Leeds. It is an historic Grade I listed estate.

A castle has existed on the site since 857. In the 13th century, it came into the hands of King Edward I, for whom it became a favourite residence; in the 16th century, Henry VIII used it as a dwelling for his first wife, Catherine of Aragon.

The present castle dates mostly from the early 19th century. Its last private owner, Olive, Lady Baillie, left the castle in trust to open it to the public. It has been open since 1976.Read more
Traveler Lovely place. I would have loved to have been invited to the country in the 20s. Very varied and interesting history
8/18/23Reply
Traveler Wow. Have to say it is very impressive. But imagine trying to keep these castles clean
8/18/23Reply
Traveler Mmm my father was born in Kent
8/18/23Reply
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Traveler Wiltshire 2023
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- Jul 7, 2023 · ☀️ 29 °C Altitude: 29 m
  England Maidstone Fremlin Walk 51.27483, 0.52316551°16’29” N 0°31’23” E
Day 1
Anreise
July 7 in England ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Lange Anfahrt durch viele Staus in Belgien. Gute Reise im Tunnel, aber warm.
Maidstone schöne Unterkunft aber gruselige Umgebung. Nach längerer Fahrt dann in Corsham angekommen. Stadt und Geschäfte im Regen angeschaut, hat ohnehin alles geschlossen.Read more
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England Honeymoon
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- Jul 4, 2023, 11:14am · ☁️ 66 °F Altitude: 233 ft
  England Maidstone Broomfield Leeds Castle 51.249122, 0.63023751°14’57” N 0°37’49” E
Day 7
Leeds Castle Grounds 🏰
July 4 in England ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We made it to our THIRD castle!!! 🤩🏰 This castle was like something from the Great Gatsby, it was a stunning, posh castle ✨ These castle ground were beautiful, and moat around the castle was amazing!!! Stay tuned for more pictures of the inside of the this amazing castle!! 🤩🏰Read more
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Traveler Sisters-The British Isles
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- Aug 20, 2023, 7:58am · ⛅ 61 °F Altitude: 59 ft
  England Maidstone Allington 51.298447, 0.50927151°17’54” N 0°30’33” E
Day 13
Off the ship, bus ride to London
August 20 in England ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
We woke up to the beauty of Dover, and a long sigh, because it is debarkation day and this lovely adventure is almost at an end🥺. We have one more bus ride, one more night in a hotel and it is time to fly home. I will never for get this trip/cruise, it was a bucket list dream come true! It was even sweeter because I shared it with my sister🩷Read more
How beautiful thanks for sharing your story [Angela]
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Traveler The Ackos European Adventure
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- Aug 15, 2023, 10:48pm · ⛅ 16 °C Altitude: 73 m
  England Swale District Kingsdown 51.297238, 0.77457651°17’50” N 0°46’28” E
Day 4
My best Elizabeth Bennett imitation
August 15 in England ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Had to climb a fence on our walk around Dover Castle to catch a glimpse of the White Cliffs. Seeing the fence, my mind raced to a scene from Pride and Prejudice when Elizabeth Bennett climbs over the fence only to jump into a mud puddle. And her skirts, petticoat and boots covered in mud. No mud today, or long skirt with a muddy hem. But I was in the English countryside, in the shadows of a castle, reinacting a scene from one of my Jane Austin favourites. A dream come true.Read more
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- Jul 4, 2023, 10:45am · ☁️ 66 °F Altitude: 230 ft
  England Maidstone Broomfield Leeds Castle 51.248578, 0.6296551°14’55” N 0°37’47” E
Day 7
Leeds Castle 🏰✨
July 4 in England ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
We would like to officially welcome you to LEEDS CASTLE!!! 🚪🏰 🤩 A lot has changed since I first visited Leeds Castle 5 years ago, but it was still so amazing how much history is within these walls!!! 🤩🤩Read more
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