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Dia 140
sábado, 21 de janeiro de 2017 20:16
🌙 6 °C
Altitude: 345 m
Portugal Fátima 39.624466, -8.66531639°37’28” N 8°39’55” W
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A spiritual journey today - Fatima
21 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 6 °C
A little spiritual journey today to the town of Fatima. Everyday I think about my life as I travel and everyday I am so grateful for my opportunity to travel, meet people, see this beautiful world, and to know that I am safe. I always say a prayer of thanks at the end of the day and count my blessings for the things I have done and seen. I didn't know what to expect when I did my detour to Fatima today but my inner heart was guiding me. This I learned is a town of pilgrimage where the Immaculate Virgin was seen be three young shepherds in 1916. It is like the second Vatican and Pope John Paul was here at least three times. I walked through the the garden of the stations of the cross which was amongst an olive grove and so serene and beautiful, called the Alustrel. I had the strangest feeling there, something that can't be explained. I then walked to the shrine area and watched people crawl on their knees to the basilica. It was amazing. I watched a young father holding his young baby crawling and he wept while he was doing it. Very moving.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The Alustrel; an Olive Garden with the stations of the cross and a church at the end. So quiet and peaceful and very spiritual. I was at peace here.
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youonlylivetwice One of the apparitions that happened on the 13th of the month for six months. All three children saw the light and the angel come to them.
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youonlylivetwice The home as it was in 1916 where the three shepherd children lived. It has not been modified or changed in any way.
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Dia 139
sexta-feira, 20 de janeiro de 2017 16:30
13 °C
Altitude: 83 m
Portugal Muralha Primitiva 41.143856, -8.6090741°8’38” N 8°36’33” W
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Porto
20 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 13 °C
I arrived in Porto yesterday and had another hard time of finding the hostel. The streets are very poorly marked and so I went back to the bus depot to get directions. Thank god for the lovely Portuguese man who helped me. The people in this country are absolutely lovely and so kind and helpful, really great people. I found the hostel and told them their directions to the hostel were rather poor. I found a place after I checked in to eat that had craft beer. I got a tapas plate of calamari, fries and beer for €6. The tapas were huge. Today I walked a record of 30km and it took me 6 1/4 hours. I cant feel my feet. I bought two small bottles of 2014 blend red for .79cents each and sat on the terrace with my feet up. I can't say I'm really impressed with Porto (home of Port wine). Too many high buildings with run down buildings next to them with no rhyme or reason to the buildings. I found the surf area which is right next to the cruise ship centre and shipyard. It's definitely not a green city. A bit disappointed and will be heading out tomorrow.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Rio Douro looking at the Ponte D. Luis 1 bridge
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youonlylivetwice Where the Rio Douro meets the Atlantic Ocean
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youonlylivetwice Forte de Sao Francisco Xavier and the cruise ship terminal in the background
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Dia 137
quarta-feira, 18 de janeiro de 2017 19:31
🌙 5 °C
Altitude: 180 m
Portugal Sintra 38.798443, -9.38821838°47’54” N 9°23’18” W
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Sintra and the Moorish influence
18 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 5 °C
There are so many amazing places in this planet and I've hit another one. Took the local train this morning and 40 minutes later I'm in another National Park. I was surprised how much influence the Moorish (Moroccans) had in this area particularly in architecture. Lots of beautiful tile and Muslim influence. Visited the mansion, grottos, church, gardens and underground caves and labrynth. Wales 2km uphill to see the castle and holy crap I thought my lungs were going to pop; thank god it was all downhill on the way back. I was exhausted when I got back to the hostel. Total walking kms today in walking , 14!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Quinto de Rebaillia, designed and built by an Italian for the royal family. Stunning and thus was their summer home.
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youonlylivetwice Moorish tiles in the church each about 3cm sq.
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youonlylivetwice The 27 m well from the bottom looking up.
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Dia 136
terça-feira, 17 de janeiro de 2017 21:53
🌙 12 °C
Altitude: 126 m
Portugal Cabo da Roca 38.78109, -9.49755238°46’52” N 9°29’51” W
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Cascais and Cabo da Roca
17 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 12 °C
Set out on a day trip to Cascais and Cabo da Roca with my lovely Aussie friends Steph and Emily. Headed out by train and spent a good part of the day walking the promenade of Cascais; apparently the richer part of Portugal. Watched as a local spear fisherman brought out his haul onto the beach which he had nicely tucked away into the back of his wetsuit. Looked like something out of a Bond movie. We had lunch and then caught the bus to the most westerly part of the European continent. The road was really windy and when we got there the wind was blowing really hard. Walked the trail to the edge of a cliff and took some great photos. When we got back to Cascais we had a cheese and cracker picnic at a beach viewpoint. Took the train back to Lisbon and went for dinner and then a custard tart, said to be the national desert of Portugal. It was a beautiful day and we walked 13.5 km in the gorgeous sun.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The promenade at Cascais-17 degrees today
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youonlylivetwice A natural ocean swimming pool off the Promenade
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youonlylivetwice The spear fisherman packing his goods on the back of his belt. Dressed in camouflage wetsuit.
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Dia 136
terça-feira, 17 de janeiro de 2017 09:10
☀️ 6 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Portugal Pombaline Downtown 38.710601, -9.13621938°42’38” N 9°8’10” W
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Walking Tour yesterday
17 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 6 °C
Set out yesterday on a guided walking tour from the hostel. It wasn't as informative as I hoped. Once the tour was over Joni and I set out to the Almalfa area on our own. This is the the oldest town area in Lisbon. Lisbon was flattened by a 9.4 earthquake on all saints day in 1775 and 10000 people died. The king and his son were also assassinated in the town square.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Manhole cover
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youonlylivetwice National Pantheon
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youonlylivetwice Mini trams all over the city
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Dia 134
domingo, 15 de janeiro de 2017 20:56
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 14 m
Portugal Pombaline Downtown 38.710621, -9.13612238°42’38” N 9°8’10” W
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Lisbon
15 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Departed at 10:30 from Lagos to Lisbon today. The bus was almost 4 hrs but a great and comfortable ride. I didn't book s hostel because there were so many choices and thought I'd wait. I had picked one out in my head. It took me 2.5 hours to find it because the hostels are not marked and I couldn't get free wifi anywhere. Lisbon is huge and by the time I did a circle and finally did find the hostel i was tired and had walked 10 km. The hostel is fabulous and way better than the last two dumps I've been in. My bed actually has a curtain around it for privacy. Huge racial mix of people in this city. I walked through the black, Chinese, Turkish, Muslim and Jewish section on my way to the hostel. The United Nations! Im in bed early because I have a lot to see tomorrow. Breakfast us included here so I am looking forward to that.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The king on his horse in the square where he was shot
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youonlylivetwice The archway to the square
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youonlylivetwice The museum of archaeology
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Dia 133
sábado, 14 de janeiro de 2017 20:33
🌙 10 °C
Altitude: 20 m
Portugal Batata beach 37.099049, -8.67365637°5’57” N 8°40’25” W
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Last day in Lagos
14 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Today was a day of easy walking before I take off to Lisbon tomorrow. Had a great Portugese medieval sandwich for lunch. In the evening when the late American women checked in a group of us headed down to the beach for a bonfire. A very sure footed walk down the cliffs and a beautiful sunset with tons of stars in the sky. We had a fabulous time and the tide went way out. Great talks with Emily, Steph and Woody from Oz and also Julia from Brazil. We had to come up the cliffs on the way back in the dark which was a little harder except for Emily who was like a mountain goat climbing the hills. So much fun!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The sunset at Lagos tonight! Fantastico!
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OntheroadagainSounds like a great time, bonfire on the beach, priceless!!
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Dia 132
sexta-feira, 13 de janeiro de 2017 12:16
🌬 14 °C
Altitude: 19 m
Portugal Batata beach 37.098869, -8.67368837°5’56” N 8°40’25” W
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Cliff walk at Lagos
13 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ 🌬 14 °C
Set out for a walkabout with Hugo and three others from the hostel to see the city and the cliffs. The views were breathtaking and the sun was shining with a breeze throughout the day. The cliffs are comprised of sandstone and clay and have a unique yellow and orange colour. Some parts looked like Nevada. Walked through a giant agave cactus patch and interesting tuber like grasses. Stopped along the way for a drink break and to enjoy the view. Total km 12.76 thanks to Emily and her fit bit. In bed early as my legs were sore doing all those hills.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Alga rev coast looking toward Sagres, one of many beautiful beaches
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youonlylivetwice The agave cactus patch. The talk branch beside the cactus us the flower if the cactus
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youonlylivetwice One of the three nude beaches along the way. Such beautiful beaches. This one you had to swim to or kayak to.
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Dia 131
quinta-feira, 12 de janeiro de 2017 12:18
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 19 m
Portugal Batata beach 37.098872, -8.67368637°5’56” N 8°40’25” W
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Up the Algarve coast-Lagos
12 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Left Faro today and headed up coast and it took hour and a half by train to Lagos. Stunning! Reminds me a little of Nice, France except friendlier. Apparently this place has a lot of pirate stories. Lots of British and apparently Canadians spend time here. I met a lady from Salt Spring Island here today who quit her job and sold her house and is travelling for a while too. Met a lovely Swedish girl, Josephine, who is my bunk mate for three nights and we've already spent an hour talking. Great people here. Walked the promenade this afternoon after I dropped the pack off and found the fortress built in 1690 that protected the coastline and spent some time on the beach. Found another great seashell that's coming home with me. Temperature today 20 degrees.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Coming to Lagos from the train station across the street
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youonlylivetwice The beautiful promenade!
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youonlylivetwice Praco do Infante across the street from the Promenade. The Castelo do Infante.
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Dia 130
quarta-feira, 11 de janeiro de 2017 12:24
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 9 m
Portugal Canal de Faro 37.017173, -7.93634437°1’2” N 7°56’11” W
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Faro around town
11 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Wow, spectacular! Reminds me a little of Piran but on a grandeur scale. Super clean and lots of authentic culture. Walked around in the beautiful 20 degrees sunshine just in my t-shirt. When I got back from my walk I lay on the rooftop soaking up the rays for a bit. Bought a bottle of 2013 Duoro Valley red wine for 2.49 eu and had to got a restaurant next door to open it up for me because someone walked off with the corkscrew at the hostel. I sat up on the rooftop and drank this fabulous red wine. My third bottle of wine since New Year's Eve. Tomorrow I am heading up on the west coast by train to Lagos and will spend three days there, I can catch a bus to Seville Spain from there and it only takes two hours to get there. Could be a day trip. I will see what happens when I get to Lagos. So far I really like Portugal it has a very easy going feeling to it and is very friendly and safe.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Faro and the marina just 25m from my hostel
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youonlylivetwice A view from the rooftop of my hostel today when I was enjoying my 2013 vintage from the Duoro Valley
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youonlylivetwice Interesting sculpture at the marina
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Dia 129
terça-feira, 10 de janeiro de 2017 23:24
⛅ 12 °C
Altitude: 7 m
Portugal Canal de Faro 37.017059, -7.93646637°1’1” N 7°56’11” W
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Faro, Portugal
10 de janeiro de 2017, Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Early start today and headed for the airport by 11. Flight was delayed by 45 minutes and when we finally boarded the pilot said that they had had 120 km headwinds coming in. Ugh I wasn't thrilled to hear that. But...the flight was super smooth, guess we had the tailwind, and we were only 10 minutes late. Stepped off the plane to 17 degrees with warm winds. For those of you who are in the throes of the coldest winter, sorry! Caught my bus and paid 2 euros for the trip from the airport to the hostel . Was at the hostel in 15 minutes. I am one 100 metres from the marina. It is so beautiful. Found an Italian restaurant and had my first pizza in months with a glass of red wine and sat outside. The restauranteur though I was crazy sitting on the patio and said it was too cold. Not from where I had just come from. I had three different guys whistle and say hello while I had dinner. I am going to rent a bike and a kayak because it is supposed to be warm for the next while. I can even do my laundry and hang it outside on the upper deck to dry. Can't wait to tour around tomorrow . I have traveled 2100 km so far on my travels and that's almost all the way across Canada.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Faro, looking from the marina towards town
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youonlylivetwice Opposite direction looking at the marina
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youonlylivetwice A lovely restaurant on the promenade
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Dia 128
segunda-feira, 9 de janeiro de 2017 17:06
☁️ 4 °C
Altitude: 85 m
Escócia Princes Street Gardens 55.948297, -3.1960355°56’54” N 3°11’46” W
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Last day in Scotland-Portugal bound
9 de janeiro de 2017, Escócia ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Blustery rainy day today. I toured Edinburgh castle today for 5 hours. Lots of history. I had no idea that the Scottish were so involved in wars; Waterloo, Independence, WW1&11, India, Africa, Afghanistan, the list is endless and they fought in their kilts! Whoa how brave! They are known as warriors, fearless, sense of humour and proud. It was a great interpretive presentation at the castle. Mary Queen Scots was crowned when she was 8 months old and beheaded when she was 25. She was married at the age of 15. The Scots loved her the British didn't. Walked the quarter mile and I found new places to check out. Lots of shopping for kilts and woolen items in this city. Sunshine bound tomorrow and so excited!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice A view if the city from the castle
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youonlylivetwice From the cannon point at the castle
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youonlylivetwice Check the height requirements! They had to pay for their own uniforms and it was said that the sign ups were only for the well off
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Dia 127
domingo, 8 de janeiro de 2017 16:42
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 79 m
Escócia Grassmarket 55.948097, -3.19604355°56’53” N 3°11’46” W
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6 more today!
8 de janeiro de 2017, Escócia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Ugh what a horrible night of sleep. I tossed and turned all night, the room was hot and 12 people breathing made it that much hotter. Thank god no one closed the window I opened. Took off again for another six hour jaunt. Went to Calton Hill, National cemetery where Famous Scots Robbie Burns and Sir Walter Scott are both buried. Found the super expensive and ritzy George St. Shopping district, the National Records of Scotland and then headed off to the National Gallery. The gallery even had my favorite painter Raphael exhibited. Had an early dinner of fish and chips and so expensive. Tomorrow there is rain in the forecast and do I am going to the castle museum. My flight is booked for Faro, Portugal for Tuesday and I will be heading to 17 Celsius temperatures-so looking forward to some heat and sunshine.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice View of Edinburgh from Calton Hill
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youonlylivetwice In front of the Nelson monument on Calton Hill-the observatory is to my right
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youonlylivetwice Queen Mary's (of Scots-she actually came from Denmark) bath house? She was beheaded in Grassmarket square.
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Dia 126
sábado, 7 de janeiro de 2017 22:01
☁️ 8 °C
Altitude: 80 m
Escócia Grassmarket 55.948025, -3.19561955°56’53” N 3°11’44” W
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Six hours of walking!
7 de janeiro de 2017, Escócia ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Booked into a different hostel this morning 50 m away from Edinburgh Castle. The place is full and I'm in a dorm of 12. I walked and saw the sights for 6 hours today. Saw so much. Went to Holyrood Palace where the queen stays when she is in Scotland. Booked my flight to Faro, Portugal for the 10th as I have decided to go somewhere warmer and cheaper. Went out to a local pub tonight right next door and met some super friendly Scots. The pub was a sea of men! I had three Scots join me and we talked and laughed for two hours. They thought I was 21 and what a great compliment. I never thought Edinburgh would be so great. The people of Scotland are truly funny and so warm. More walking tomorrow and more sights to see. I actually saw the sea from the castle today.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Edinburgh castle by day looking from my hostel
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youonlylivetwice Entrance to the castle
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youonlylivetwice A knight at the entrance
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Dia 125
sexta-feira, 6 de janeiro de 2017 13:30
⛅ 9 °C
Altitude: 72 m
Escócia Edinburgh Waverley Railway Station 55.950176, -3.18753655°57’1” N 3°11’15” W
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Scotland bound
6 de janeiro de 2017, Escócia ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Well my housesitting gig is done and Sandra was kind enough to drop me off at the bus station. I couldn't get my ticket online so I thought I'd get it at the station. Yup no such luck so I had to find the tourist information building so that they could book it for me. I couldn't do it myself because the bus company wouldn't accept my postal code. I have found British transport and online bookings absolutely impossible. I've heard good things about Edinburgh so I'm eager to see it. And oh my god it is absolutely stunning! Gotta be my favourite historical site so far and I've only done a quick night walk since I got in. Walked the Royal mile and can't wait to explore tomorrow.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Ghost walk tour tonight on the Royal Mile
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youonlylivetwice The most expensive bottle of Scotch-1964. I went into the shop for curiosity sake and they had over 300 different scotches.
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youonlylivetwice Will find out tomorrow what this building is-viewed from the top of Balmoral Castle. I love the accents and the Scots are super friendly. Unlike the prudish British☹️.
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terça-feira, 3 de janeiro de 2017 21:30
⛅ 7 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Inglaterra River Foss 53.957745, -1.08225953°57’28” N 1°4’56” W
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York
3 de janeiro de 2017, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
The dog walker was scheduled to come in at 1pm today so I took advantage after my morning walk with the dog and took off to York for the day. 35 minute train ride to York and paid £17 return. Works out to about $29 for the day. The trains are super expensive here and no where as nice as European trains or as affordable. In fact they are in need of a severe upgrade based on the ludicrous cost of them. Nonetheless York was great and rich with history and quite lovely. I spent around 5 hours touring around but didn't go into the sites as everything was a minimum fee of £6 entrance fee. What ticks me off the most is that churches charge a fee to get in. I refuse to pay an entrance fee for a place of worship and so I turn right around and leave. The vikings and Thomas Cromwell were in York and do was Constantine and the Duchess of York. Remember her she was the fiery redhead that Prince Andrew was married to for short time. I enjoyed the Minster Abbey and found the Ghost walk interesting and also Clifford's tower. Found the library in Starbeck later on my way home and tried to plan my trip to Scotland. Will have to go to the bus company tomorrow to book a ticket as the internet sucks for information in the UK.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Entrance to York and the ancient city walls
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youonlylivetwice Clifford's Tower
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youonlylivetwice Constantine who conquered York
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Dia 120
domingo, 1 de janeiro de 2017 15:10
⛅ 3 °C
Altitude: 66 m
Inglaterra Starbeck 53.989365, -1.49579253°59’22” N 1°29’45” W
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Happy New Year 2017 in Harrogate
1 de janeiro de 2017, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
I've been busy walking for the past three days checking out the neighbouring areas. It warmed up yesterday and back to the cold today. I made myself some curried carrot and ginger coconut soup with a lovely mixed salad for New Years dinner along with a bottle of Jacobs Creek Chardonnay. The wine was on special for 5£ and I know back in Canada it's about $22 per bottle. Managed to make it to see in the new year and watched the fireworks from my bedroom window. Keeping an eye on the weather to see where my next leg will be on the 6th. It's been really great to have my own space and down time. I do miss my boys and my friends. I can't believe I've been away three months already.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Dillon watching me eat my dinner
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youonlylivetwice Happy New Year! Really hard to take a quality selfie holding a glass of wine.
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OntheroadagainLooks delicious Jana! All the best to you! Those 3 months have just flown by!
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quinta-feira, 29 de dezembro de 2016 21:47
⛅ 1 °C
Altitude: 66 m
Inglaterra Knaresborough Railway Station 54.009476, -1.46894554°0’34” N 1°28’8” W
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Hoary frost & Knaresborough
29 de dezembro de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 1 °C
Its's not only cold in Canada. It has been foggy and super frosty here for the past two days. Even the spiders are hiding! Walked the dog this morning to Starbeck and then came home had a quick bite and headed for Knaresborough. It was a 8km round trip and I had to watch that I didn't slip and fall. Lots of hills today but when I reached Knaresborough I was thrilled. What a gorgeous English town. There are ghosts that live here and again it is another town that Oliver Cromwell took under siege. Boy he sure did get around fighting battles. I found the castle quickly and it belongs to the Queen now. The view from across the castle was the river Nidd and the railway that was built in the early 1800's is still in use today. The town had the strangest names of its streets; Jockey lane, Cheapside Rd, Bowling Green Yard and funny names for Restaurants and pubs. It was definitely a unique place.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Not even the spiders like the cold. Early morning walk to Starbeck.
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youonlylivetwice Knaresborough castle built in 972 AD.
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youonlylivetwice Looking down from the castle on the river Nidd and the railway. I walked the promenade along the waterway below.
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terça-feira, 27 de dezembro de 2016 21:03
🌙 1 °C
Altitude: 66 m
Inglaterra Starbeck 53.989316, -1.49576953°59’22” N 1°29’45” W
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Historical Harrogate
27 de dezembro de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
It's 4 degrees in December and the tulips have popped out of the ground already. I don't know if my walking shoes will make it another month. I set out this morning to walk the dog and when I got back to the house, after the dog was good and tired, I set out to check out Harrogate. I walked 18 kms today and my legs are feeling it. Interesting things about Harrogate: six royal visits, famous tea house, famous Turkish steam baths with therapeutic mineral/sulphur water; roadways built by a blind man named Jack (a pub was built in his honour); majority of the population is upper class; majority of the people own at least one dog; and hundreds of acres of green space and woodlands. There is a very different feeling to this town, educated, fit, and extremely social. Sandra told me to go visit the tea house as it was a historical place well worth the visit. I found it but the queue to get in was 30 people deep. I did look through the window and the pastries looked fantastic. I will try to get in for the famous Taylor's Yorkshire tea. Yorkshire pudding also originated from here. Jim Carter (Mr. Carson from Downton Abbey) was born here and studied theatre here. The town has many active ghosts. Can't wait to find out more!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The famous tea house, look at all the people waiting to get in for a cup of tea
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youonlylivetwice The Turkish steam baths
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youonlylivetwice Architecture in the shape of a colosseum
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domingo, 25 de dezembro de 2016 22:06
⛅ 8 °C
Altitude: 67 m
Inglaterra Starbeck 53.989223, -1.49574353°59’21” N 1°29’45” W
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Happy Christmas in Harrogate
25 de dezembro de 2016, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
I arrived in Harrogate yesterday with Sandra and her sister Moira, who lives in Scotland, picking me up at the airport. The landing was like a teeter totter coming in because it was so windy. I unpacked my things in a beautiful bedroom and we headed off to a French restaurant for lunch to celebrate Lucy's 30th birthday (Sandra's daughter). After lunch we went to Josie's and Rods played board games and drank lots and lots of wine. So much fun! Wonderful people with such big and funny personalities; very dry wit. Had a good nights sleep and then took Dillon the dog for a 1.5 hr walk this morning. We started Christmas drinks with Prosecco at noon when James joined us. I made the Christmas chicken while Moira made the veggies and then we had a wonderful dinner. After dinner we went to James' place ate more, drank more and played more board games. We had so much fun. What a wonderful bunch of people!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Harrogate countryside at Fodder's market
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Lila JensenSo happy for you - sounds like a blast!
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sexta-feira, 23 de dezembro de 2016 10:13
⛅ 10 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Irlanda IFSC 53.349918, -6.25795453°20’60” N 6°15’29” W
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Winding down in Dublin
23 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Last day in Dublin today before I head out to England at 5:30 am tomorrow. I'll spend the day today walking the River Liffey toward the docks if it doesn't rain. It's very windy and I don't think my poor umbrella is going to make it another few days. I spent 3 hours yesterday in the National library yesterday perusing the WB Yeats exhibit. Not only was Yeats a poet, playwright, or political activist but also an intense lover of women. He had many concubines in his lifetime and was a very interesting man. On my walk to the library at 930 in the morning I saw a young well dressed girl doing a ball of heroin in the phone booth. It was very sad. I have been told by the Irish that heroin is a big problem in Dublin and so I kept my head down watching for needles. I saw three on the streets yesterday. I walked the park of St. Stephens Green and Trinity College. The streets and shops are chaotic with Christmas shoppers and I actually felt anxious with all the people yesterday. Looking forward to my housesit in Harrogate tomorrow. Will be missing my boys tomorrow for Christmas-love them both with all of my heart.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Parliament buildings-Dublin
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youonlylivetwice How much did this piece of brass art cost at Trinity College?
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youonlylivetwice West campus of Trinity College
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quarta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2016 22:16
⛅ 5 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Irlanda IFSC 53.350025, -6.25783253°21’0” N 6°15’28” W
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A day at the museums
21 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 5 °C
Started off at the museum of Science and Violence but the didn't open until noon so I headed to the National Museum of Archaeology. Had to burn off 1/2 hour because it was only 930 and the museum opened at 10; nothing like being a keener. I spent five hours there going through history and artifacts learned so much about Ireland. Lots of Viking history and lots of wars and sieges. The Vikings fascinated me and so did the bog history. I came across the bog bodies that were so well preserved. Also learned about the 3000 year old burial site of Tara. There is a lot of rich and interesting history here. At three I made my way back to the science and violence museum. This too was interesting but in a modern format which included history on protests, weapons, human rights (abortion and the right to die) and genetic modification. An absolute 360 degrees from what I had just seen. So I had a very cerebral day in the end. I finally made it back in time to have dinner at 530, totally missing lunch. I noticed the Abbey theatre down the street was playing Tolstoys "Anna Karenina" starting tomorrow so I will check and see how much the tickets are. If they are not to much I will go to the play.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice The door knob to the museum of archaeology-stunning!
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youonlylivetwice The first wheel
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youonlylivetwice Earrings(can't imagine how stretched their earlobes were)
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quarta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2016 08:26
⛅ 6 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Irlanda IFSC 53.349845, -6.25795653°20’59” N 6°15’29” W
Back in Dublin
21 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
Quick short bus ride and I'm back in Dublin. Staying at the same hostel I started out in when I came the first time, including the same bed. I dropped of my things and headed out in search of the Archaeology museum to view the 3000 year old bog bodies. My archaeology friend in Waterford said it was a must see. Well I found the National museum of Ireland instead (wrong museum). They had a free exhibit of Irish wars and crisis' over the centuries so I took that in. It was very interesting with many interesting artifacts. Today I will find the other museum. It's a good day for it because it is raining again in Dublin.Leia mais
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terça-feira, 20 de dezembro de 2016 09:50
☀️ 0 °C
Altitude: 45 m
Irlanda Kilkenny 52.656673, -7.25585352°39’24” N 7°15’21” W
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Leaving Kilkenny
20 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
Yesterday I spent the day walking the Nore River and finding my bus stop for today's travel to Dublin. Heading to Dublin for my last four days before I go to Harrogate to housesit. I will miss Kilkenny it will have a special place in my heart. I met some lovely people at the hostel and enjoyed my time with them. Thanks to Anne, Nicole and Fergus-Travel with your heart!Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Great music and great atmosphere-only a five minute walk from the hostel
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youonlylivetwice Interesting graffiti on my walk on the Nore River
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youonlylivetwice My misty morning walk leaving Kilkenny
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segunda-feira, 19 de dezembro de 2016 09:56
☀️ 8 °C
Altitude: 45 m
Irlanda Kilkenny 52.656673, -7.25585352°39’24” N 7°15’21” W
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Kilkenny Day 2
19 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Another misty chilly day but the sun is shining. I went to morning mass and set out about town again. Went to St. Mary's cathedral, St. John's church, the Black Abbey, and Smithwicks brewery. Smithwicks has been around for over 306 years and was founded by the Fransiscan monks and is older than Guiness. After dinner I went to watch a local band at the Pumphouse Pub. They are celebrating the 12 pubs of Christmas here where the locals hit 12 pubs every day for 12 days and drink 12 pints per day. There is a lot of drinking going on here. I did see a chap do a face plant on the pavement after we left and the ambulance was kind enough to load him up and take him away. Apparently this is quite common here. Great Irish music in the pub and great atmosphere.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice A colourful alleyway
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youonlylivetwice The prized yeast at Smithwicks over 300 years old
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youonlylivetwice Entrance ti Smithwicks
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sábado, 17 de dezembro de 2016 20:14
🌙 3 °C
Altitude: 45 m
Irlanda Kilkenny 52.656677, -7.25579652°39’24” N 7°15’21” W
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17 de dezembro de 2016, Irlanda ⋅ 🌙 3 °C
Wow this place is magnificent. Medieval town number two. I was going to stay for only one night but after trekking around today I only saw half of the town and so I will stay another day. It's been the coldest day on my journey in Ireland so far at a whopping 0 degrees today. I went to Kilkenny castle which is over 800 years old and was lucky enough to enjoy two musical concerts, one which was Gaelic christmas songs and the other was a harpist. I visited Rothe house, and Butler house and enjoyed the many quaint shops. Christmas is definitely in the air here.Leia mais
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youonlylivetwice Kilkenny Castle over 800 years old
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youonlylivetwice Getting into the medieval Christmas spirit
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youonlylivetwice Mill circles at Rothe house used to grind wheat
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