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Date: 27th April 2011
Souda Bay,Crete
It is a credit to the Cretians who look after this memorial.As you say it is very emotive especially when a relative died in the battle for Crete.
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Souda Bay,Crete
It is a credit to the Cretians who look after this memorial.As you say it is very emotive especially when a relative died in the battle for Crete.
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Date: 22nd April 2011
Visited April 2011.
We visited whilst on holiday. Beautifully maintained memorial. Very emotive. Not able to comment in visitor's book - no pen!! Wanted to write: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori? Brenda Phillips
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Visited April 2011.
We visited whilst on holiday. Beautifully maintained memorial. Very emotive. Not able to comment in visitor's book - no pen!! Wanted to write: Dulce et decorum est Pro patria mori? Brenda Phillips
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Date: 16th February 2011
Sorry for the mistake
Sorry for the mistake
From Blog: We continue to wander the French countryside from Larche near Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rodez
Sorry for the mistake
Sorry for the mistake
From Blog: We continue to wander the French countryside from Larche near Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rodez
This is a photograph of St. Therese of Liseaux not St. Bernadette
From Blog: We continue to wander the French countryside from Larche near Brive-la-Gaillarde to Rodez
Nice photo
Excellent photo ! http://www.hotel-mike.com
From Blog: The Battleground at Maleme and onto Athens
Date: 6th January 2011
Travel
Its a dream of mine to be able to travel for long distances, to explore towns with only a travel handbook for a guide. I will do it someday may be before I turned 40. The California Capitol is similar to the White House.
From Blog: Down from altitude to Sacramento
Travel
Its a dream of mine to be able to travel for long distances, to explore towns with only a travel handbook for a guide. I will do it someday may be before I turned 40. The California Capitol is similar to the White House.
From Blog: Down from altitude to Sacramento
Hi Guys, Just found your site, I have bought an apt in Carcassonne and will arrive 12 Feb so will come and find your shop.
From Blog: La Cite,Carcassonne
Date: 25th December 2010
nices
this pics are nices on here and i love the pope
From Blog: A day at the home of the Pope - The Vatican
nices
this pics are nices on here and i love the pope
From Blog: A day at the home of the Pope - The Vatican
Date: 15th November 2010
Peterhead
I am sorry you have viewed my blog report in a negative sense.I did actually visit the town and stayed there albeit briefly.Sure,I had earlier in our trip had a conversation with a court judge who sat on trials in Peterhead on a 4 to 6 week cycle and travelled there from Falkirk to do so. However I don't believe that influenced my view of the town. What I found interesting was that with all the money spent on establishing a base to service the oil fields that the spin off to smarten up the shopping area and some of the homes in the adjacent area of the town was not evident.Perhaps whoever was in council authority or the MP for the area at the time could have got a better deal for the local community. Sure the town was dissapointing in its atrractiveness to a visitor but I still enjoyed immensely my journey around the east coast of Scotland and for that matter all the areas we travelled to in Scotland.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Peterhead
I am sorry you have viewed my blog report in a negative sense.I did actually visit the town and stayed there albeit briefly.Sure,I had earlier in our trip had a conversation with a court judge who sat on trials in Peterhead on a 4 to 6 week cycle and travelled there from Falkirk to do so. However I don't believe that influenced my view of the town. What I found interesting was that with all the money spent on establishing a base to service the oil fields that the spin off to smarten up the shopping area and some of the homes in the adjacent area of the town was not evident.Perhaps whoever was in council authority or the MP for the area at the time could have got a better deal for the local community. Sure the town was dissapointing in its atrractiveness to a visitor but I still enjoyed immensely my journey around the east coast of Scotland and for that matter all the areas we travelled to in Scotland.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Date: 15th November 2010
Oil Rig Base
Although it has been over a year since we passed through Peterhead I do recall that the oil servicing base was still there although there wasn't a lot of activity.I think I may have other photos and video which may give more close up pictures of the base area.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Oil Rig Base
Although it has been over a year since we passed through Peterhead I do recall that the oil servicing base was still there although there wasn't a lot of activity.I think I may have other photos and video which may give more close up pictures of the base area.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Was searching for an up-to-date photo of the Oil Rig Support Base which I designed and supervised for ARUNTA Ltd. and the ' burghers of Peterhead ' in 1973 ! but where has it gone !!!!!.....demolished ? blown away ?
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Date: 5th July 2010
Factually incorrect
It becomes very apparent, as you make your way through this article, that it is based on 'conversations' rather than facts. Peterhead does not have 'stereotype tenament looking houses' - There are flats in the town but they are very old (think Victorian style) and certainly not new inclusions due to 'petrodollars'. Most of the accommodation is large houses. The shopping centre is not decaying due to 'the current hard economic times' - mostpeople in Peterehad choose to shop in Aberdeen or further afield. Peterhead is a rich town and many peple choose shop elsewhere. Having said that, the local goverment bodies have made no attempt to improve the twon centre and to attempt to retain much of the wealth within the town. Peterhead is not the criminal capital of the North East - you should really explain how you aremeasuring this. Serious crime? Murders etc? I think you need to look elsewhere. Weather - you have got your facts completely wrong - the ABerdeen shire coast does not havet he 'wettest weather in Scotland or the UK' This is totally inaccurate. As everyone knows the WEST COAST is the rainy part of Scotland. It's no accident that they call Glasgow 'Raintown'. The Western Isles are very rainsoaked, whoe the east coast (ie, Aberdeen all the way to Edinburgh and beyond) are dry by comparison. There is no point in writing and article like this if your primary pusopse is to make it sound like a travel adventure (ie, visting a dangerous town with a prision). You could create anarticle on virtually any city or large town in the UK with this was the only aim.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Factually incorrect
It becomes very apparent, as you make your way through this article, that it is based on 'conversations' rather than facts. Peterhead does not have 'stereotype tenament looking houses' - There are flats in the town but they are very old (think Victorian style) and certainly not new inclusions due to 'petrodollars'. Most of the accommodation is large houses. The shopping centre is not decaying due to 'the current hard economic times' - mostpeople in Peterehad choose to shop in Aberdeen or further afield. Peterhead is a rich town and many peple choose shop elsewhere. Having said that, the local goverment bodies have made no attempt to improve the twon centre and to attempt to retain much of the wealth within the town. Peterhead is not the criminal capital of the North East - you should really explain how you aremeasuring this. Serious crime? Murders etc? I think you need to look elsewhere. Weather - you have got your facts completely wrong - the ABerdeen shire coast does not havet he 'wettest weather in Scotland or the UK' This is totally inaccurate. As everyone knows the WEST COAST is the rainy part of Scotland. It's no accident that they call Glasgow 'Raintown'. The Western Isles are very rainsoaked, whoe the east coast (ie, Aberdeen all the way to Edinburgh and beyond) are dry by comparison. There is no point in writing and article like this if your primary pusopse is to make it sound like a travel adventure (ie, visting a dangerous town with a prision). You could create anarticle on virtually any city or large town in the UK with this was the only aim.
From Blog: Peterhead,crime capital of the NorthEast
Date: 13th May 2010
Souda Bay
Hi sorry for the delay in replying but haven't visited the site for a while.Sorry but cannot help you but suggest you contact Commonwealth War Graves who hold details of Nzer's killed abroad.They will be able to tell you if the person you are looking for has a grave with his name on or is buried in an unmarked grave.Many of those in unmarked graves(unknown soldiers)are commenarated on walls in a site in Athens.I can send you pictures if you wish and also have video which I would be happy to send.
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Souda Bay
Hi sorry for the delay in replying but haven't visited the site for a while.Sorry but cannot help you but suggest you contact Commonwealth War Graves who hold details of Nzer's killed abroad.They will be able to tell you if the person you are looking for has a grave with his name on or is buried in an unmarked grave.Many of those in unmarked graves(unknown soldiers)are commenarated on walls in a site in Athens.I can send you pictures if you wish and also have video which I would be happy to send.
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Date: 23rd April 2010
Looking for A.R Brown
Hi I am looking for Arthur Richard Brown Born 19th Oct 1908 he was killed in action in Crete Buried at Khania. Can you please help
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Looking for A.R Brown
Hi I am looking for Arthur Richard Brown Born 19th Oct 1908 he was killed in action in Crete Buried at Khania. Can you please help
From Blog: Souda Bay Commonwealth War Cemetary and Enchanting Chania
Date: 31st March 2010
Magnificent structure
Yes,it was certainly a magnificent structure
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Magnificent structure
Yes,it was certainly a magnificent structure
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Date: 20th March 2010
Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Date: 20th March 2010
Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering.
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Bridge north of Zadar
Love the photos, I have a photo of that bridge being built, we sailed under it. Impressive engineering.
From Blog: Northern Dalmation coast
Date: 15th February 2010
Strawberry Field
By way of explanation I wish to infortm you about the overgrown pathway, you mention in your photograph. The overgrown path used to lead up to the old house on the site and ceased to be used when the new purpose built Strawberry Field Children’s Home and John Lennon Court (an adjacent building on the site), was constructed. Along side and included in the construction of the new buildings, alternative access and egress was provided by the builders and you would have beeb able to observe that it was a few yards further on from the famous old gates. you will see a new set of gates and a new wider driveway suitably tarmacked and sufficiently clear of vegetation.
From Blog: A Hard Days Night in Liverpool
Strawberry Field
By way of explanation I wish to infortm you about the overgrown pathway, you mention in your photograph. The overgrown path used to lead up to the old house on the site and ceased to be used when the new purpose built Strawberry Field Children’s Home and John Lennon Court (an adjacent building on the site), was constructed. Along side and included in the construction of the new buildings, alternative access and egress was provided by the builders and you would have beeb able to observe that it was a few yards further on from the famous old gates. you will see a new set of gates and a new wider driveway suitably tarmacked and sufficiently clear of vegetation.
From Blog: A Hard Days Night in Liverpool
Date: 19th January 2010
Really nice post ! I love this monument and if it toppled over, the World would be a much emptier place indeed. You might also like best registry cleaners
From Blog: The Leaning Tower of Pisa and onwards to Lerici
Really nice post ! I love this monument and if it toppled over, the World would be a much emptier place indeed. You might also like best registry cleaners
From Blog: The Leaning Tower of Pisa and onwards to Lerici
Date: 10th December 2009
Trying to find a store in "The Citi"
Hi there! I'm trying to locate a specific store I purchased some yummy soaps and perfums in at "The Cite" I believe the name of the store is: "Bains de la Cite" 11 Carcassonne 5668893. But I'm not positive. Can you help with an email or tele number so that I could possibly order more products and have them sent to my home in California USA? Thanks soooooo much!!! Christine.
From Blog: La Cite,Carcassonne
Trying to find a store in "The Citi"
Hi there! I'm trying to locate a specific store I purchased some yummy soaps and perfums in at "The Cite" I believe the name of the store is: "Bains de la Cite" 11 Carcassonne 5668893. But I'm not positive. Can you help with an email or tele number so that I could possibly order more products and have them sent to my home in California USA? Thanks soooooo much!!! Christine.
From Blog: La Cite,Carcassonne
Date: 29th November 2009
Breath taking
Having three days in you schedule must have been endless, but at the same time too short to admire all the art from statues, paintings, structures and even the landscape. It seem to me a dream come true. Hopefully some day I get to visit the Vatican.
From Blog: A day at the home of the Pope - The Vatican
Breath taking
Having three days in you schedule must have been endless, but at the same time too short to admire all the art from statues, paintings, structures and even the landscape. It seem to me a dream come true. Hopefully some day I get to visit the Vatican.
From Blog: A day at the home of the Pope - The Vatican
Date: 27th November 2009
The BBA
Thank you GMB and Gretchen for taking the time to share your dream and adventure with us. You have given me the inspiration for Brian and I to hopefully have a similiar trip one day when the kids have left home..... It has been wonderful reading your daily stories, I will miss them. Christmas will be extra special this year catching up with your girls and home. Lots of love Helen xx
From Blog: A history of the Benvie Budget Adventure(The BBA) and the A380 flight from Paris to Singapore
The BBA
Thank you GMB and Gretchen for taking the time to share your dream and adventure with us. You have given me the inspiration for Brian and I to hopefully have a similiar trip one day when the kids have left home..... It has been wonderful reading your daily stories, I will miss them. Christmas will be extra special this year catching up with your girls and home. Lots of love Helen xx
From Blog: A history of the Benvie Budget Adventure(The BBA) and the A380 flight from Paris to Singapore
Date: 27th November 2009
You are coming home!
That blog entry should have come with a warning....would bring on tears! My workmates now think I am completely silly as your blog brought a tear to my eye! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
From Blog: A history of the Benvie Budget Adventure(The BBA) and the A380 flight from Paris to Singapore
You are coming home!
That blog entry should have come with a warning....would bring on tears! My workmates now think I am completely silly as your blog brought a tear to my eye! Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
From Blog: A history of the Benvie Budget Adventure(The BBA) and the A380 flight from Paris to Singapore
Date: 26th November 2009
http://renegirard.wordpress.com
Very beautiful description of the France great sncf TGV system, thank a lot Wiskers. Don't hesitate to join our local team of happy follows of the Mist Art Ben. (http://www.apartrental.com) to rent an apartment in Paris. Edith will be honored as in a wild top feast of MAB. Try the vintage there has always been excellence among choice. Then you can easily make it to any point "by foot"!
From Blog: To Paris on the TGV
http://renegirard.wordpress.com
Very beautiful description of the France great sncf TGV system, thank a lot Wiskers. Don't hesitate to join our local team of happy follows of the Mist Art Ben. (http://www.apartrental.com) to rent an apartment in Paris. Edith will be honored as in a wild top feast of MAB. Try the vintage there has always been excellence among choice. Then you can easily make it to any point "by foot"!
From Blog: To Paris on the TGV
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bombed hotels
I was staying in Mlini in 2005 and took a walk around the coastline and to my amazement came across these bombed out hotels, I still think about them today, so was surprised to find this article. I was actually researching to see if they had been bought up and rebuilt/renevated in some way. Its a shame they are still in the same state in 2009 as they were in 2005. Its now 2011 2 years on and I'm wondering if anything yet has been done to them. A bit more of the history of what happened would be nice to know. Maybe a large hotel chain will consider taking them under thier wing and doing them justice again. What a waste and what an eery experience when you walk around them.
From Blog: A surprising find at Mlini