Rochester

England, pubs and severe cold

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February 5th 2008
Sorry I haven't uploaded any photos yet, I'll do it as soon as I can. We're staying in Rochester with Stephen. Everything is so English! Little narrow cobblestone streets, shops and building built in the 1600's. They even have their own castle ruin! I'm sure Stephen is getting sick of the whinging Aussies. We just can't believe how cold it is here: a brisk 5-10degC during the day! Winters in Bri ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more