Blogs from Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 4

Following the Lovecraft-referenced northern Indian village of Sarnath, there is another otherworldly named region that Erika and I will encounter during our travels: the Darién Gap. It is a 100 mile stretch of marshland on the border between Panama and Columbia, making it an inevitability when moving from North to South America. It is dubbed a "gap" because the Pan-American Highway does not pass through it at all, breaking the otherwise smooth road links between the two continents and thus making land crossing very difficult. From what I can gather the Darién Gap is treacherous not only because of the landscape but also the cartel activity in the region that has resulted in kidnappings and murders. So the safest options to get into South Ameri... read more

As dawn broke in Lowestoft it looks like summer has really deserted us as the sky is rather leaden and grey and there is a definite chill in the air as we checked the outside temperature by opening the hotel room window. So long trousers and jersey will be clothing of the day and I think it might be time to consign the sandals and shorts to the suitcase of things we will no longer need on the BBA V2. We are all self contained for breakfast and although we no longer have the microwave we do still have the toaster so toast and jam or peanut butter can still be on the menu for breakfast along with our muesli and yogurt. One thing they tend to skimp on at Travelodge hotels are 3 pin electrical ... read more

Geo: 52.6281, 1.29935Well we both survived St Ives, well fed and watered. Rob drove us back to Norfolk. I have a stinking cold, the snow has all but gone but now it's the British drizzle we love so much.out for dinner tonight at the goat which we didn't do last week due to bad weather.having a great time and organised rob to meet us in NYC in April for Cathy's 40th. We also plan to do an Aussie road trip in jan 2014 then back to UK in summer of 2014.... read more

Geo: 52.6281, 1.29935LondonArrived safely and so far no snow, though the salt gritters are out in force. Emirates chauffeur picked us up hassle free and now on our way to Liverpool street station. Oh! Did I mention that its bloody cold. 8.25am and just gone through hammersmith. Billboard says -3c and the snow has started to fall. Traffic is ...well traffic.10am. Met up with Vicky at Liverpool st Starbucks and now on train to Norwich. The snow is chucking it down now and it's freezing. It feels strange going through east London and seeing how much has changed in the years gone by. Bethnall green, forest gate, Illford etc.The countryside is so beautiful, completely covered in snow. Do birds get cold feet?Slight change of dinner plans due to this weather. Was decided that the little winding ... read more

Three weeks to go... and sh****ng myself! After three years of plans falling through due to lack of money, unreliable travel companions and probably a subconcious desire to sabotauge because I just knew I wasn't ready, I am FINALLY going to quit the 9 to 5 and get back to basics! So I'm off to Addis Ababa in just over 3 weeks, to work in the city with a travel company and volunteer in an orphanage in my spare time! I intend to stay for 6 months. Talk about jumping in at the deep end! :)... read more