Winchester Stay 19-22

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England Segment



Winchester Aug 19 – 22



We took the Heathrow Express to Paddington then the Bakerloo to Waterloo Station. After fumbling around a bit to validate our train ticket I noticed that the ticket was good for anytime that day. After Ross verified that we caught the very next train that left in 9 minutes. Saved us an hour or more waiting and it was a direct train. We had a late lunch at Porterhouse and then taxied to Giffard House B&B. Very nice place – we have a huge room with 2 bathrooms. We went walking and most things were closed as it was Sunday. Bed early. Monday was spent walking, shopping, sightseeing and shopping. Excellent lunch at Ginger Two and a bargain dinner at The Slug and Lettuce. Tuesday we rented bicycles and followed some routes through parks and visited an old castle and checked out Arthur’s Round Table. Time to pack the backpacks for the first leg of our 100 mile walk. So easy to type that right now – we’ll see what tomorrow brings!

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Photos

narrow streets
Townhouses down a narrow street leading from a main avenue to the city center

Monday shopping crowds
Can't believe so many people are out on a Monday shopping and enjoying a beautifully warm day. Granville should be pedestrian-only like this.

Photo 10
castle ruins in Winchester

ping pong anyone!
Outdoor tables for anyone to use anytime - in various places in Winchester. Not sure who won

view from the hill
looking at what well might be tomorrow's walk

on the bike ride
swans were common as well as ducks - even a few rats fromWind in hte Willows

Comments

[Bob Long]

Monsoon store
Hey, did you happen to see Edina (AbFab) in her shop???? LOL Nice blog, love reading about the interesting happenings and seeing the nice pictures........can't wait to see them all! Have another fun week!!!