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Our First Exploration Outside of London - Malvern Hills and Worcester Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2013

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November 4th 2013
Published: November 25th 2013
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Living in London for six months is great but we both wanted to make sure that while here we spent time visiting areas outside the city. Friends of ours (Happy Times) spent six months visiting Europe spending most of their time house-sitting. It sounded like the perfect win-win situation for us so we signed up to be Trusted House Sitters which usually involves taking care of a pet, but not always (... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Worcester CathedralThe Worcester Cathedral
The Worcester Cathedral
was worth a visit and the tour guide provided us with lots of history.
One of the EntrancesOne of the Entrances
One of the Entrances
to the Worcester Cathedral made us feel like we were back in time.
The Ceiling in the Worcester CathedralThe Ceiling in the Worcester Cathedral
The Ceiling in the Worcester Cathedral
added a spectacular detail
The Chapter HouseThe Chapter House
The Chapter House
is where the monks met each morning at the Worcester Cathedral.
Architectural Design in Worcester CathedralArchitectural Design in Worcester Cathedral
Architectural Design in Worcester Cathedral
helped the monks in being able to watch the students doing their studies.
The Baptismal The Baptismal
The Baptismal
was very ornate at the Worcester Cathedral.
One Small SampleOne Small Sample
One Small Sample
of stained glass in the Worcester Cathedral.
One Person Dedicated 3 Full YearsOne Person Dedicated 3 Full Years
One Person Dedicated 3 Full Years
to carve this by hand. It is housed in the Worcester Cathedral.
A Spectacular WindowA Spectacular Window
A Spectacular Window
in the Worcester Cathedral.
The Different Ages of the Worcester CathedralThe Different Ages of the Worcester Cathedral
The Different Ages of the Worcester Cathedral
Gothic arch on the left & Roman on the right.
Some of the Tile WorkSome of the Tile Work
Some of the Tile Work
in the Worcester Cathedral is intricate like this memorial.
The Worcester CathedralThe Worcester Cathedral
The Worcester Cathedral
minericords date from the 14th century.
The Worcester Floor TilesThe Worcester Floor Tiles
The Worcester Floor Tiles
and high arches invite you to enter
The Worcester CathedralThe Worcester Cathedral
The Worcester Cathedral
was impressive from every angle.
Walk Around the CloisterWalk Around the Cloister
Walk Around the Cloister
at the Worcester Cathedral
The 19th Century PulpitThe 19th Century Pulpit
The 19th Century Pulpit
carved out of one block of stone in the Worcester Cathedral.
The GatewayThe Gateway
The Gateway
into the Worcester Cathedral has intricate carvings.
Another View of the Worcester CathedralAnother View of the Worcester Cathedral
Another View of the Worcester Cathedral
Some of the Buildings in WorcesterSome of the Buildings in Worcester
Some of the Buildings in Worcester
were of the Tudor design of half-timbered construction.
The Severn RiverThe Severn River
The Severn River
runs through Worcester and the Cathedral is on one of its shores.
Schweppes Started SellingSchweppes Started Selling
Schweppes Started Selling
Malvern Water in 1851 - Coca Cola closed the plant in 2010. It was the Queen's favorite water!



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