Blogs from Exeter, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 3

We jumped in the car and left Cwmbran and headed out to Bath. Once again a little difficult to navigate around with some of the exits at roundabouts unmarked. I have learned that if I can't find the exit that I want...... I just keep circling till I find what I m looking for. I am quite sure that I am making thre locals nuts. OK now we found Bath... pretty good signs to the long term parking. Let the fun begin. very poor signs to find the big attraction here, the Roman baths. Got on the hop on hop off tour and found the general location. The wait was worth it!!! The area was excavated starting around the 1800's. A magnificent walk thru the 2000 year old baths and pumping house. We were walking on ... read more

Lucretia and Craig Lucretia and Craig (Davin's sister and her husband) arrived in London in early February, landing in Heathrow just hours before the airport was shut due to snow (in the same night we were stranded in the Dublin airport thanks to said snow storm!). While a very exciting welcome to the northern hemisphere with neither of them having before seen falling snow, it was a bit of a temperature shock having come from 30 degree days on Thailand beaches. Plus there was the sheer pain-in-the-bum factor as they struggled their way through snowy streets with copious amounts of luggage and a non-existant public transport system. Craig, a teacher, had a job lined up at a school about an hour north of London, and so started work fairly promptly. However, he had one week ... read more

We been to Glastonbury (Shekin Ashram) Climb to Tor Hill to watch Sunset and caught by frozen wind but it was worth to be on top and it was not too bad as next day I had to go into the sea-Devon as a part of Challange but believe me, It was extraordinary experience. Before removing cloths I was already frozen but I think there is no words to explain the experience in to the Sea and after coming out of Sea for a 20 mins. However Hot Chocolate and Hitter rechareged me again to climb Red Rock, overviewing the Sea. It was bit slippery climbing but we managed and eventually we found easiest wooden steps to climb it ;-)) Nevermind I always like Adventures. Here are some of the pics of our Journey, I wish ... read more

Life in Exeter As you may have noticed, and/or commented to us, time between blogs has extended somewhat since our travelling has noticibly stalled. This is simply while we allow the bank account to rejuvinate and we try to assimilate into this crazy English countryside... The home... Since arriving in Exeter, and after a short stint in the local backpackers, we were able to find accomodation - renting a room in a townhouse owned by an older couple, Jackie and Des, who's children have grown up and left a few empty rooms. The house is in a handy position, being only a few minutes walk from town (and hence the bus for Dav) and a 20 minute stroll to my place of employement - the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The house is also shared ... read more

Hello everyone...it is great hearing from you all. I haven't had internet access for ages...since Stratford actually so it was nice to get on now and see all the messages. Hi to all the group...can't wait to hear all the goss...To think yous have been up to heaps without me! That will never do! I think of everyone back home all the time... Bridget I have bought you something for that lovely bathroom. Just something little from Marks & Spencers. Courtney have you got all your stuff organised for New Zealand? I know my port is full but can't wait to go shopping in London. I am meeting up with some VT'ers on Saturday night as well so that should be good. Here in Exeter I am staying at a hostel which isn't too bad and ... read more