Blogs from Budleigh Salterton, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

It’s the morning of our last day in East Devon and I’ve been awake since 4:30. At this time of year, pretty much mid-summer, it’s light from about 4:00 am until after 10:00 pm at night. My mobile ringing with a call from Australia didn’t help either (note to self: turn off phone overnight). We’ve been staying in the town/village of Budleigh Salterton which is on the southern coastline of Devon not that far from Exeter and at the western end of the Jurassic Coast. Over the years we’ve considered trying an assisted through-walk along the Jurassic Coast but Terry’s recent leg surgery and our lack of real fitness put a stop to that idea. Our accommodation is part of a barn that has been converted and an adjacent thatched cottage. The thatched cottage is our ... read more

I am back! After successfully finding my way to the airport in Washington (taking a train, an hour long bus, and also being stopped by an American guy just for him to give me $5 as a thank you for visiting his country!)...I boarded my last flight of the 7 month trip. Seat 57H was my spot for the next 7 hours and I think I slept for most of the journey, but I can't really be sure. Either way, I saw about 30 seconds of a film and then I was out like a light. Arriving back into Heathrow was an extremely odd feeling. Exciting to see everyone again and be back at home, but knowing my travels (for this trip anyway) had come to an end was a slightly sad thought. Although post trip ... read more