Category: EnglandOctober 6, 2007 Stonehenge – England
DAY 13 – Stonehenge is one of Europe’s most famous prehistoric monuments. Much has been written and speculated about this amazing structure which dates back to 3,000 B.C. The original outer structure was the Sarsen Circle, …
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October 4, 2007 Exploring Bath – England
DAY 13 – Bath has more to offer than just the Roman Baths. The best way to explore this unique Georgian city is on foot. The city centre is free of traffic and is full of museums, cafes …
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The Roman Baths – Bath – England
DAY 13 – It was the Romans who first built a magnificent temple and bath complex around Britain’s only hot springs and the town regained fame as a spa resort in the 18th century. This World Heritage site is …
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August 18, 2007 Chester to Wales – Britain
DAY 7 – Leaving Chester, we crossed into North Wales and had a brief stop in Conwy to have a glimpse of its massive castle. Conwy is …
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August 17, 2007 Chester – England
DAY 7 – Many of Britain’s main towns and cities were established by the Romans and Chester is one of them. The main streets are now lined with timber buildings, including the Chester Rows. With their two levels of …
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August 16, 2007 Our accommodation in Chester – England
DAY 7 – After the Lake District, we travelled south to Chester and our hotel for the night was the Holiday Inn. Tony and I are scarred from our stay at this hotel due to the instant coffee …
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August 15, 2007 Cumbria and the Lake District – England
DAY 6 – William Wordsworth lived in both the villages of Grasmere and Rydal, pretty villages on the shores of two sparkling lakes. Grasmere is now a sizeable settlement and large crowds come in August each year for the …
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August 14, 2007 Cumbria and the Lake District – England
DAY 6 – Leaving the south of Scotland, we crossed into England and headed for the Windermere Hydro Hotel in the beautiful English Lake District. We have time here to enjoy the endless scenic views of the Lake District. Its …
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August 4, 2007 Northumberland moors to Edinburgh – Britain
DAY 2 – Crossing the wild Northumberland moors into Scotland, a lone piper greeted us at the border. Our route then takes us past Jedburgh Abbey, where we had a quick stop for a photoshoot, and the house …
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August 3, 2007 York to Edinburgh – Britain
DAY 2 – We stopped off in Durham to see its famous castle and the fine Romanesque cathedral. Durham city was built on Island Hill or ‘Dunholm’ in 995. The panoramic view of the Cathedral and Castle has been …
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