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Blackheath to Brick Lane
The bed, with its thin European-style spring mattress, felt super cozy under the surprisingly warm blanket that I hadn’t bothered to turn on the gas wall heater. Being up before the sun means that I get to see the sky … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, fitness, Food, Government, History, People, Photography, Sports, Travel
Tagged autumn, covid, Greenwich Park, international, London, masks, royalty, trains, WWII
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This Little Princess Went to Market
I had planned on an easy and short day, even though I had also planned on taking day trips with train rides up to two hours, each way, if I traveled in the dark to make the most of the … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Art, Food, History, People, Plants, Travel
Tagged architecture, Borough Market, cemetery, church, covid, Green Chain Walk, language, London, rain drops, robberies, trains
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Lewes Lanes and Brighton Beach
I’m excited to be in England on an odd holiday as it is with restaurants having limited capacities and menus, and museums wanting pre-booked tickets to ensure those who show up can be allowed in. This is why my itineraries … Continue reading
Grouse Like
Up at 6:00 am. It’s 30 degrees and still dark. We wait until 7:00 for the sun to touch the horizon and bring the temperature to 40 degrees before getting out of the car and walking around while the dogs … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Food, Hiking, History, Photography, Places, Travel
Tagged American, Caleb Aldridge, national parks, outdoors, restaurant, trains, travel
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Putting our Kicks on Route 66
We wake at 6:20a and shortly after a ranger pulls up to tell us this part of the park is closed; then drives within seeing distance and puts up cones in the road blocking our way out. Now we have to … Continue reading