Blogs from United Kingdom, Europe - page 2486

On the 31st Dave, Chris, Johnny and Neil and I went to Enniskillen for the weekend. Enniskillen is in the County of Fermanagh and was a couple hours from where we have been staying. The town of Enniskillen is actually an island and is between the Upper and Lower Lough Erne lakes. The town is connected with bridges to get from one side of the island to the other. We left Saturday afternoon and once arriving found us a place to stay, then headed to a Pub for drinks and supper. The next day we rented a boat for the afternoon to cruise around the Lower Lough Erne. There are 90 islands on the Lough Erne and most of them are ancient religious sites. Our little boat was no speed demon; it took us all ... read more

GK in the uk. The prelude. Well, what a couple of weeks. Having planned to leave almost a fortnight ago, the boys won their way into cricket finals and a change of flights 12 hours before I was meant to depart was rushed through and 9 days of full time slave labour for my old man was the new plan. I have spent the l ast 5 days, 9am to 5pm in carlton gardens at the Melbourne International flower and garden show. Seriously, if I have to dross to another old nuffy about how much she loves her begonias, cymbidiums, orchids, fruit trees, veggies etc I may well have to cause them physical uncomfort! Anyway, all that was done, we had a good show, thanks only to the fact my parent s have at least part ... read more

With the weekend over, we were spending our final day in London cramming in last minute tourist stops before heading to the airport in the evening for our flight back to Toronto. Our first stop of the day was Westminister Abbey. Even though the entrance fee for both of us was approximately $50 Canadian, we felt that seeing the inside of the Abbey was justified since I had not been inside in previous London trips. Again, no pictures were allowed inside, which was an impressive space. After the Abbey, we strolled along the Thames and over to the British Museum to see several artefacts including the Rosetta Stone and the Egyptian antiquities. A quick lunch in a pub and a bit more shopping and it was time for us to head back to the hotel ... read more

Day Three Marazion to Lands End 27 miles overall total 99 miles (Bodmin - Lands End via Lizard 89 miles) Beautiful views across to St Michaels Mount when I arrived last night and again this morning Stayed in a very comfortable guest house . Followed the Sustrans road along the edge of the bay past Penzance, the fishing port of Newlyn and on to the picturesque fishing village of Mousehole. Climbed the hill out of Mousehole and meandered on pretty minor roads to Lands End As I laboured up the hill out of Lamorna met freinds from my home village in Wales - Julie and Chris and their daughters were holidaying just down the road. Later on I met them again in St Just! Lands End is beautifully rugged but is ruined by the retail/visitor ... read more

The title will probably only make sense to 2 people but then thats all that really matters cos in 2 days Im off to Ireland and you 2 know what that means! hehe well no not really, cos I gotta wait for u to come join me so we can go around doing the irish jig! For those that have no idea what Im on about, just picture Brad and Cal doing an irish jig! trust me, its funny stuff!! hehe.. Already had a taste of Brads that night in the Mustang now looking forward to seeing Cal's! Secondly, guys enough with the donkey!! Now its even writing msgs in my blog, want a talented donkey! haha.. But GET OVER IT! I know what Im getting for my bday now hey.. A donkey? maybe... Well this ... read more