http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Europe , United Kingdom , England , Devon , Plymouth en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:15:57 +0000 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:15:57 +0000 Back in the UKItrsquos funny how certain things be they objects places actions or words are invested with different rules and meanings in different countries. In fact in no two cities that I have lived in have the rules been identical. For example if you suggest to a local in Plymouth that they might perhaps be http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-449529.html Sitting in my Sister in laws in Plymouth having just safely returned Rory 11 and Theo 8 after a weeks holiday with their Aunt Liz and Uncle Alan. Had a great time at a campsite near the tiny hamlet at Hope Cove. We visited Kinsbridge and Salcombe by bus and Ferry and walked for miles out to a couple of beaches at Hope Cove and Thurlstone. The boys ate copious amounts of ice cream etc and seeme http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-430456.html The Wedginald'sSo as is routine at this time of year the Wedge had us drive down to Plyms to do some bitch work on his yacht. This involves finding some skanky old paint antifoul actually and slapping it on the Seraph's underside I think they call it hull. Fortunately the weather was with us so it wa'n't too painful.Sailing up the RiverHaving done all of Wedge's bitch work while he cla http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-393973.html Well I've finally attempted to catch up with the 21st Century and have started my Travel Blog. I left the UK on 15th August 2008 for my around the world my trip. http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-343934.html We wanted to have a little send off to say bye to our friends and family so we had a little party at The Butchers Arms on the 13 September. What a great night was fab seeing all our friends together.....thanks everyone for coming http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-325083.html well what a journey its been and now im sat in my front room typing this as my dad snores asleep in the chair exhausted from the overnight flight home and the whirlwind 10 day holiday we've just had. before i get all soppy about the amazing 11 month journey we've had il tell you all about 2 off the coolest places iv ever been Las Vegas and New York City.our holiday started with an emotional http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-311764.html Hi ThereNot going to type to much coz to be honest I can't be bothered today....heheOn Friday I went to a Stately HomeManor House called Cotehele down south with my sisters Michelle and Jacqui and my nephew Connor. We had at last received some sunshine so decided to get out and about.Cotehele has some lovely gardens and normally you are allowed in the house which is full of old furniture bit li http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-310971.html Getting Ready Right........counting down the days till I leave on my 67 month trip to South East Asia. Flying out to Bangkok early October then 2 months through the central Philippines. Back to Thailand and overland to Cambodia into Vietnam and then Laos. Then a quick trip down to Australia http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-310077.html Hi AllSorry I haven't been on here for a while had a few emails from you lot in Perth telling me to get on here and update as it was giving you all a good read...hehe...cheersWell I came down to stay with my sister and brotherinlaw on Monday to their house in Saltash South West of England this was to be my week to relax. Just as well it was becuase the weather here has been shocking mor http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-309451.html Another morning flight but a short trip to the airport to return the hire car and after a bit of drama around which terminal we were flying from we were off to Plymouth. A short flight with Air South West who are a local airline based out of Plymouth. The flight was less than 2 hours and we touched down in Bristol to drop off and pick up a few other passengers and we were off again. We have previo http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-292925.html Wayne drove us down to Plymouth for our first UK dive trip of the season. We stopped enroute at Stonehenge making use of our English Heritage membership. It seemed to take forever to get there and then when we finally arrived at our destination we struggled to find a parking spot Wayne found one an parked with inches to spare. We got to the pub checked in and had some dinner yum yum.After a http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-281002.html Well this whole idea of blogging is new to me. It should allow you to stalk me without going on facebook and for those without facebook to gain stalking abilities There is a feature on this site where if you click 'subscribe' it will send you an email for when I have updated this page.hopefully over the next 6 weeks I'll be able to put up some photos and give you the low down of what I am up to http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-278926.html 9 Days left until we head to Heathrow our flight is at 10.50 am on Sunday 20th January with Malaysia Airlines.Next week 15th 16th our 40 ft container is being packed by the shippers and leaves on the 17th. We are taking the dogs to the kennels in Bristol on Thursday 17th they fly from Heathrow on Saturday 19th and arrive in Melbourne on Monday 21st January at 6.15 am. We arrive the same da http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-234326.html Can anyone help me with any information on reasonably priced accomadation in this area Taking into account that we are an older couple Who will definately not be chasing the bright lights Crabman http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-227184.html We have been in Devon for nearly a week now and Morocco seems like a dream were we really thereWhen we first started planning our trip a lifetime ago the the main focus was the wedding of my niece Rebecca on November 3rd Happy Birthday Chris. Spain and Morocco were the warm up. Mind you we saw and did so much during that portion of our travels that life seems positively sleepy right now. W http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-217147.html Thanks everyone for he great send off it has been really nice seeing everyone and spending so much time with everyone. I cannot explain how we feel now and real strange feeling. So happy we are doing this but so sad to be leaving our loved ones. We fly tomorrow to bangkok and so think of us on our 11.20 hour flight We are going to miss you all sooooooo muchxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-200365.html Plymouth for the long weekend Extra long as we take the Wed Thurs Friday off woohoo Lots of sun and seaWe leave the Midlands on Wednesday around 10am for the 4 5 hour journey to Plymouth. An absolutely gorgeous day which is great on one hand bad on the other as the car is not air conditioned. We only have one stop on the way so we can get there as soon as possible. The views on the http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-197370.html Hello everyone. WOW this is it the real countdown is here. It only seems five minutes ago that we were saying in a year we are going travelling. Now I can say WOOOOOWHOOOO I only have four weeks left of work. Fantastic. Its gets a little more nerve racking though to think of what we will both be like and all that w will experience. Like Cock roaches. Oh no Will both miss our families so s http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-185857.html The journey continues and after 3.5 days of cycling I have finally ended up in Plymouth my old stomping ground. My God are Dorset and Devon hilly The great thing about cycling everyday is that you can eat what you like including every single possible chocolate bar on offer.En route I was very fortunate to meet up with my old lodger Naomi who kindly treated me to lunch out in the vicinity of Bee http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-185772.html YoThis is just a test mainly to see whats on.. currently at home in plym gettin the last bits and bobs preparing packing etc.Party on http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Devon/Plymouth/blog-171797.html