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Episode I - Spring 2017
This was our first foray into the idea of extended, immersive travel. We had never taken a trip for six weeks before and we thought it was prudent to start in a country that was accessible and easier to navigate. Despite, the fact that these people drive on the wrong side of the road, England is one our favorite places in the world. Our trip would take us to London, Leicester, Durham, York, and finally Edinburgh
"I like it here..."
May 23, 2017 - After 6 weeks, 45 plus posts, and walking over 225 miles here, we are bringing this journey of Episode I to a close. ...
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Water of Leith
May 22, 2017 - We found this place by accident today. We went for a walk in our neighborhood and underneath a large bridge there was this...
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Braveheart
May 19, 2017 - We left Edinburgh today for a day trip to Stirling Castle. This area is as rich in history as any in England. The castle...
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Of Toilets & Witches
May 18, 2017 - This lovely park in the center of Edinburgh divides the new and old town. It was not always what it seems. This was the...
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Turkish Baths in Scotland
May 17, 2017 - Today started out well enough. The sun was out (briefly) and we decided to walk the Leith River to the port, see the coast...
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Meeting for Lunch at The End of The World
May 16, 2017 - In the 16th century Edinburgh was a walled city. This pub marks the gate where it stood and as far as the citizens were...
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Harry Potter and the Graveyard
May 15, 2017 - This is Greyfriars Kirk It is surrounded by a beautiful ancient graveyard where tens of thousands of people have been...
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A Nice Day
May 14, 2017 - There is a phenomenon that occurs in places with short summers and a cold climate. When the weather does turn warm, the...
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A 'Real Man's' Sport
May 13, 2017 - Edinburgh is hosting The European Rugby Championship. We went to the final game this afternoon. We drove our seat mates...
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A Epic Monument to a Writer
May 12, 2017 - This 21 story neo-gothic structure is the monument to the Scottish writer Walter Scott. He is well known for writing many...
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Mar 14, 20191 min read
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"I've got something for you to sit on"
May 11, 2017 - I need four pictures today to tell one of the best stories of the trip. It was a beautiful day here and we visited...
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Scotland! I am going to be so buff!
May 10, 2017 - We arrived in Edinburgh. Spent the afternoon sorting out our flat. It is on the 4th floor. No elevator! I am going to...
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I'm with Team Cap
May 9, 2017 - We planned to spend the day in Durham England which we were told has a devastatingly beautiful 1000 plus year old Norman...
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Mar 14, 20191 min read
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Chorus' Famous Son
May 8, 2017 - We arrived in Newcastle England tonight. But before we got here we had a 2 hour layover with our train in York. York is an...
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The Grave of Richard III
May 7, 2017 - This is the tomb of Richard III. It is in Leicester England. His body had previously been missing but was found in a very...
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Catching the Train North
May 7, 2017 - As we head north to Scotland and leave London behind I wanted to share something I read this morning. ------- --Bill...
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Just Outside the Meat Market
May 6, 2017 - We walked around London today and found this place. The is the interior of St Bartholomew the Great. A church that has been...
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Mar 14, 20191 min read
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The First 'Princess Diana'
May 4, 2017 - I went to visit Windsor Castle today. This place has been a royal residence for over 900 years. The original tower, shown...
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Pods of Killer Buses
May 3, 2017 - An average London Double Decker Bus weighs 13 tons and is almost 20 feet long (I will come back to this later). A word or...
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Mar 14, 20191 min read
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"DaVinci Code" Silliness
May 2, 2017 - We Walked thru central London today. Those of you that were into that "DaVinci Code" craziness would like this picture....
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Mar 14, 20191 min read
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Tippo Tiger
May 1, 2017 - It was supposed to thunderstorm today (It didn't ). So we went to the Victoria & Albert Museum. It is in a beautiful...
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London has the Best City Parks!
April 30, 2017 - When people travel to London, especially if they have only a short time, they often neglect the parks. This is a...
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The Guardians of the Galaxy
April 29, 2017 - Colleen and I took a break from touring today. So, in this city of marvels I went and got my 'Marvel' fix. I saw the...
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Camden Market & Regent Park
April 28, 2017 - A beautiful walk with great weather. We went to Camden Market and from there walked the canals along Regent Park to...
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How can you screw up Romeo & Juliet?
April 27, 2017 - Of all the things we were going to see in the U.K., I was really looking forward to going to Shakespeare's Globe...
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Mozart's Notebook
April 26, 2017 - The weather turned cold today. Squalls of rain drove us indoors. So we visited the British Library. A magnificent...
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The Best Theater Ever....
April 25, 2017 -- As a person who enjoys theatre as an art form, this building is holy ground. Founded by Sir Laurence Olivier, among...
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The People's House
April 24, 2017 - This is the Central lobby or "Octagon Hall" that stands in the heart of Westminster Palace. From this room you can go to...
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Speaker's Corner
April 23, 2017 - Every Sunday a corner of Hyde Park hosts "Speakers Corner". It is a chance for anyone to stand on a box and talk about...
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Henry VIII's Crib
April 21, 2017 - This is Hampton Court Palace. We visited here today and had to take the train because it is around 20 miles outside of...
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Shakespeare's Picture?
April 20, 2017 - This is the 'Chandos' portrait of William Shakespeare. Or is it? We know nothing about what Shakespeare looked like...
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Enough with Harry Potter!
April 19, 2017 - There are so many things in London to see and do. One of the most heavily advertised tours is "See the sites Where...
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Walking thru "Jack's neighborhood"
April 18, 2017 - We went on a walk thru London's East End this afternoon. The steeple in the background belongs to a Protestant church...
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Learning how to travel well
April 17, 2017 - We are finally trying to test our plan. There are a lot of ways to travel. You can stay at 5 star resorts and eat...
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Easter 'Sung Eucharist' at Westminster Abby
April 16, 2017 - With the possible exception of "Big Ben" there is perhaps no other more iconic London landmark than Westminster Abby. ...
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That Travel Book Shop in Notting Hill
April 14, 2017. - If you are a fan of the 1999 romantic comedy of 'Notting Hill' with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant you will enjoy these...
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We have a receipt
April 15, 2017 - We went to the British Museum today (kinda by accident - long story). One of the highlights of this enormous place are...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
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Your Song
April 12, 2017 Today we visited Covent Garden and took a walk around the West End. The weather, for England, continues to be very...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
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Warcraft & Wikileaks
April 10, 2017 We were fighting jet lag. As we traveled more this battle would prove to be a constant struggle. There is all kinds of...
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Mar 13, 20191 min read
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Every Adventure Has A Starting point
April 6, 2017. "That thing you kinda want to do someday? Do it now. I mean, literally, pause reading this column, pick up the phone, and...
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Jan 26, 20192 min read
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