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7th December 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Derbyshire
Love the architecture.

From Blog: Derbyshire 17 -Sutton Scarsdale Hall . How the mighty can fall . The story of a house stripped of all its finery

7th December 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

sutton scarsdale
Sadly a ruin but what an impressive one especially from the front . I believe some bits are still in the states

From Blog: Derbyshire 17 -Sutton Scarsdale Hall . How the mighty can fall . The story of a house stripped of all its finery

23rd October 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Big Ben
Isn't the architecture at the Palace and other local buildings amazing?

From Blog: Middlesex 4 - a gothic extravaganza, the knights of the round table, Big Ben - a day trip to London

24th October 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

gothic
All I can say is that those Victorians knew how to build in the gothic style. It is our favourite as you will have realised when you have read our blogs on Sienna, Orvieto we hunt out Gothic and feel sad when it has been baroqued .

From Blog: Middlesex 4 - a gothic extravaganza, the knights of the round table, Big Ben - a day trip to London

23rd October 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Yummy Perpendicular Gothic!
Excellent tour! Since I'm rather adverse to waiting in long, conga lines and L25 entrance fees, I never visited when in London, but thanks to your fine descriptions, I feel as if I've been there. I was also surprised to see your photo of Cromwell, then realized that since it's outside of parliament (and not Buckingham Palace), perhaps it's to inspire the parliamentarians to remember the common people. Thanks for the fine history of the place too.

From Blog: Middlesex 4 - a gothic extravaganza, the knights of the round table, Big Ben - a day trip to London

24th October 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

parliament
Hi Tara I was lucky to get in free as I am a civil servant and the department of work and pensions were given some dates when staff could go and see the palace of Westminster and visit our HQ Caxton House. Fascinating day and like you I am in love with gothic whether it be medieval or Victorian. all the same to me wonderful and exciting. Cromwell well I was shocked to see it there but what a man. Worth the tour and I would go again but shame I couldnt do any photos inside . If you have read any other blogs you will see that Glenn and I are in love with this style or architecture and love it in France, Spain or Italy .

From Blog: Middlesex 4 - a gothic extravaganza, the knights of the round table, Big Ben - a day trip to London

4th October 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Crown
These things are so lovely but I can't really imagine parading around in one. A bit much for me.

From Blog: Germany 8 - Charlemagne and a medieval English crown

4th October 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

the crown
I was amazed how tiny it was. it must have sat on top of her head like a cherry on a cake

From Blog: Germany 8 - Charlemagne and a medieval English crown

2nd October 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Holiday ending
It is always sad when it comes near the end but sometimes you know when it is time to head back to the homestead and regroup.

From Blog: Belgium 7 - a sad end but one we just couldn't miss

3rd October 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

ends of holidays
and times to start planning the next one. Reminds me of gardening in the winter you read the plant books as you cant get in the garden and plan your next plantings. I hope you get to Italy and I look forward to reading about your trip

From Blog: Belgium 7 - a sad end but one we just couldn't miss

28th September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Wow
Stunning

From Blog: Italy 82 - our last Italian adventure, a castle, a shopping mall and a walk on the terraces

30th September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

milan
Make sure you go on the roof of the cathedral it is truly a stunning experience

From Blog: Italy 82 - our last Italian adventure, a castle, a shopping mall and a walk on the terraces

28th September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Italy
Reading your blogs is making me want to book another trip to Italy.

From Blog: Italy 81 - Bergamo the city of a thousand Garibaldi volunteers

22nd September 2014

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Exciting...
I'm pleased to hear you lived to tell the tale. I hope you had insurance for the camera.

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

22nd September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

insurance
Hi bob yes we have travel insurance but sadly it only covers up to £250 or £300 per item less the excess which is about £50. So all in all we probably have lost about £400 which we cannot recoup . Still small problem things could have been a lot worse . It was pretty awful but part of lifes rich tapestry I guess

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

21st September 2014

janice Waller
non-member comment

What is Suzy?
Just read a couple of entries - trying to figure out what "suzy" is - is it a boat, a trailer or something else? Just wondering and figured it would be easiest to ask.

From Blog: Italy 49 - Suzy gets mosaiced out at Ravenna

22nd September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Suzy
Hi Suzy is a motorhome which takes us all over the place. We love her to bits

From Blog: Italy 49 - Suzy gets mosaiced out at Ravenna

21st September 2014

Janice Waller
non-member comment

Glad to hear that you are safe
Just read your entry - mother nature definitely makes us stop and think at times of what we take for granted and that we need to be thankful for each day that we have. You have the right attitude though that you need to continue your travels and enjoy each day as they come

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

22nd September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

our trip
Thanks for the comments . I think that the only way to think is that things work out, its an experience and park it and move on to the next adventure.

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

21st September 2014

taracloud
Tara Cloud

What a tale!
Wow, that was a close call! Glad you two are alright, except for camera and hearing aids! I rather like natural disasters because they are so exciting and afterwards, they make great stories as this was. Hope the rest of your Italian journey is filled with tea time as sweet as this one, before the storm.

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

22nd September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

fantastic cakes
mmmmm it was sweet and the memory will linger on for a long time on the bomba aqua and the tea in style . Those cakes were lovely . I like a cake or two :)

From Blog: Italy 78 - Salo the next village and the tsunami that engulfed us and reminded us how slender our hold on life is

20th September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Italy
We always enjoy the frescoes. Glad they are in pretty good shape.

From Blog: Italy 73 - Third time lucky Spoleto and another sosta

17th September 2014

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Happy holidays
Great action shot

From Blog: Italy 71 - a reflection on two weeks holiday and The Doctor performs successful operation in Misano (ROSSI WON)

17th September 2014

JenGog
Jennifer Jones

Misano
Awfully hard to get them when they are riding those bikes at speed. We were on the straight and they go past like lightening . Good fun though

From Blog: Italy 71 - a reflection on two weeks holiday and The Doctor performs successful operation in Misano (ROSSI WON)

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