Category: British Isles
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A London Afternoon
Due to flight schedules, we decided to take a flight first thing tomorrow morning. So after disembarking this morning, we hopped a train to London for the afternoon and overnight. Staying near Paddington Station so we can get to Heathrow easy at the crack of dawn, we wondered through the…
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Another round of Belfast
Having been here before twice and having seen the countryside the first time and the Titanic Museum the second time, we took our own walk around the City and did some shopping. Some random shots. And of course at stop at St. Anne’s Cathedral. We wrapped up our walk at…
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Kirkwall, Scotland
Situated on the Orkney Islands, we toured the Neolithic sites on the Island starting with the Standing Stones of Stenness following a brief drive. Then onto the Ring of Brodgar…older than Stonehenge. And next to it are these sweet cows. Last of the sites was Skara Brae. Stone underground houses…
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Cork, Ireland
A brisk morning turned lovely quickly. We docked in the center of Cobh which is very convenient if exploring on your own. You can simply walk into town or take the 24 minute train to Cork across the street from the dock. The train is what we elected. 6.30 euro…
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Oxford Colleges
Spent the day walking through the winding streets of the various colleges. Every turn brought stunning glimpses into history and education. A light walk along the Thames to The Punter Pub for a vegetarian lunch. A few more views and a proper steak and ale pie at The Victoria for…
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Oxford to Oxford
All in a day. We start of new adventure in Oxford UK from our home in Oxford US. Day one after our flight and the train to get here was a stroll through Christ Church College. Off to a relaxing boat ride down the Thames and a break for a…
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Haunted?
We have read repeatedly that York is the most haunted city in the UK. There is a ghost merchant on the Shambles for heavens sake. We looked and looked. Oh well…
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Sunday in York
Lazy Sunday morning shopping and exploring. And then a little lunch at Pairings… And to cap it off a tour of Hooting Owl Distillery. Sooo much fun learning about and tasting gins.
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Fish & Forest
This was our special dinner we had planned and it did not disappoint. In fact it ranks up in the top of dining experiences. Based on a very small ever changing seasonal and sustainable fish, game and forest food and recognized by Michelin. It’s a very small (seats 24) dining…
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Museum Gardens and strolling then City of York
We do love to hit any parks and gardens when we have the chance. The Museum gardens have the benefit of some ruins from St. Mary’s Abbey. …and some random shots of the City during our wonderings.
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Afternoon Sea
A seafood based take on the traditional afternoon tea at the beautiful Pearly Cow. North Sea oysters and salted cod tacos Mussels in a cream broth John Dory with lightly pickled fennel and orange salad with saffron potatoes To finish…smoked salmon scones with double cream.
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A Morning in York UK
What a great morning spent walking the walls surrounding the city. Great views along the way on a brisk morning. Then on to the Minster… And the gounds around the Minster.
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Travel chaos
Admittedly it was an ambitious plan: overnight flight from NY to London; Tube to King’s Cross Train Station; train to York. We needed good timing. Not so much. First, flight is cancelled 48 hours before the trip which delayed everything by five hours requiring alterations is the remaining schedule. Ok…done. …
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