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Fascinating!
A very interesting read, and well done indeed on having been able to find out so much about your ancestry and ancestors. The parts of Devon you were in seem so English and lovely! It must have been an amazing experience walking the old stomping grounds of your ancestors.

Fascinating read
What a journey you have had and obviously several mysteries unfloded for you.Are you on Ancestry for your family tree?We visited a small village called KIngswood 3 years ago to trace my English side and got back to around 1600.It was very interesting to see where more recent relatives lived in the mid 1800's as the row of houses are still there and being lived in.My g g grandfather emigrated to New Zealand after marrying in London before they left.He was one of 9 children and the only one to emigrate.The family were weavers and mill workers.Did you uncover any monet stashed away for the first surviving relative to claim?We plan to be back in the UK and Ireland next year for more research centred arounf my Irish and Scottish heritage.

Godolphin Stables
The name "Godolphin" in your ancestry caught my eye - I've heard of Godolphin Stables, a very successful horse training and breeding facility for thoroughbreds. I don't know if you are related to Sydney Godolphin, appointed Commissioner of the Treasury in 1684. As good as Sydney was with finances, he also fancied horse racing.He is given credit for starting horse breeding in Newmarket Suffolk. Today the Godolphin Stables are owned by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and is located in Newmarket. There is an interesting history of the stables at https://www.godolphin.com/about-us/the-godolphin-story

Best "Pilgrimage"
I see you've done some other walking, besides the Camino Frances. Which pilgrimage(s) or walk(s) did you like the most, or would you like to do? After my Camino Portuguese this year, I'm already thinking of my next one. Via de la Plata, or maybe the one I read about in Japan. Any input would be welcome.

Ancestry
Wow, very interesting - I'm impressed with how much you have learned about your family history! Wonderful news also on the recovery, lovely to hear. Wishing you an enjoyable and informative journey in merry Old England ?

Searching family roots
We've been to Switzerland to visit the graveyard of Dave's ancestors. It looks like you have a great plan and we are excited for you. Congrats on the positive outcome from your surgery! Following your roots completes the circle and makes things make sense. I'm so glad you have the time to do this. Eager to hear more of what you find.

Great news on getting the all clear. Looking foward to reading about your trip.

"How I got to Here"
Denise's brother has spent the last few years researching his family tree from the birth of the first to set foot in Oz. And amazing history it is. He converted it to a hardcover book with his dissertations and all the historical documentation gracing the pages. He called it "How I got to Here." His book is 4cm thick and starts in 1801. Just think of the joyful hours you have ahead of you compiling like book if you can trace your ancestry to 1066! Ah...I can see the joy on your face just dreaming of it Bob.

Ancestorl visit
You have done exceptionally well in tracing the family back.Just in the last few days I have traced my Scottish side back to 1595 but records before that so far have been elusive.We too are planning atrip to Europe and the UK but not until 2020.First though in just under 6 weeks we are off on safari to South Africa,Botswana and Zimbabwe for 3 1/2.It will be a different fit for the BBA #4.Pleased to hear the surgery went well.Now make every post a winning post and enjoy the 'wallow' in your roots.Look forward to the ongoing blog.

You won't be able to take a photo like that today
Security around 10 Downing St is somewhat tighter today. There is no way that you'll come that close to the door unless you have legitimate business there. Cool for you to have that photo. /Ake