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Coventry Cathedral, Church of St. Michael

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Coventry April 15th 2005

On our drive to the northern City of York, we made a quick stop at Coventry and headed straight to the ruins of Coventry Cathedral, Church of St. Michael. The ruins of St Michael’s are the consequence of violence in our own century. On the night of 14 November 1940, the city of Coventry was devastated by bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe. The Cathedral burned with the city, having been hit by several incendiary devices. The new cathedral was consecrated on 25 May 1962, in the presence of HM The Queen. The ruins remain hallowed ground and together the two create one living Cathedral. ... read more

What no chocolate river?!?!

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Birmingham March 7th 2005

Cactus?!? In a chocolate factory?

Euro Jules

Wednesday morning I was lying all warm and comfy in my bed. All of the sudden the horrible sound of the phone made me get out of my warm cinnamon roll bed(little Simpson’s reference there for those of you who didn’t catch it). It was Amber and she was going to go to Birmingham to go to the Cadbury factory with some people from her marketing class. I was content on sleeping and then writing my paper, but Amber wouldn’t have it and made me get my ass out of bed! We did the usual of waiting for the bus in the cold! Let me tell you how tired I am of that someday! The whole reason I was going to the chocolate factory was to bathe in the chocolate river! Ah... We get on the ... read more

Devil Cocoa Beans! Don't look at them too long they might kill you!

Scary cars we had to ride. Like the sign says exit! That means run the hell out of there!

Foreword

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Wolverhampton November 3rd 2004

Overlandman

I have dreamt of this trip now since I was a child, Landrover s publicity team did a great job of persuading me that 4x4 s and adventure in exoctic far out countries went together. I knew one day I would be facing this challenge head on and that all my paths, destiny if you like pointed me in this direction. The strength of desire has come and gone over the years alas my nemisis has remained this trip. For ten years now I have been able to do this trip and twice now it has been cancelled, once over Goerge W Bushe s over reaction to the trade centre bombings and once over a over reaction to my plannned exersion believing that we were meant for greater things together I turned around and came home. ... read more

2 sleeps left

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Wolverhampton October 13th 2004

Bexstar

Shellbelle

Hey Guys, Im afraid this is a bit more of a soppy and personal one, soz! Firstly, thanks guys for the great b-day/leaving bash. I had a fantastic time (which im pretty sure that you all may have noticed) and i was extremely plastered (just for a change, he he). Everyone keeps asking me if you guys were drunk and if you all had a good time and to be honest i ain't got a clue, but hey i was and i enjoyed it :o). Im glad that you all could make it (even though it took ages to get here) im really grateful. Im so blessed to have such fun and INTERESTING (as you can see from later pics) people as my friends. You all mean something to me in your own special little ways ... read more

The Lowdown

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Wolverhampton October 12th 2004

Shellbelle

Hiya all, To anyone who reads this that does'nt know me i will just give you a quick fill in. Im Michelle and im just about to set off on my adventure to the other side of the world to sunny Australia. I am 24 and i have just graduated from university with a degree in Fine Art. I wasnt quite sure on what i wanted to do as a career and with no boyfriend to marry i decided to go on an adventure to bide me some time. I've always fancied going to Australia and being an Artist i have been interested in the culture of new places. I have lived in England all my life so nothing interesting to report there im afraid. I have never backpacked before so this for me is a ... read more

Its Really Happening

Europe » United Kingdom » England » West Midlands » Sutton Coldfield January 15th 2000

Daniel and Lucy

Welcome to our Travel Diary. Yes! Its really happening. Its not a pipe dream or just an idea - Dan and Lucy are actually going travelling (Im sure i just heard a champagne cork pop). Stay tuned for an entry about our initial plans. Bye for now Dan and Lucy... read more

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