Blogs from Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 23

Got up early (too early) got showered, and headed downstairs to what I was told was to be quite an “authentic British breakfast”. I was ushered in to the dinning area at 9.00, and offered cereal or muesli (if you ever have the chance, it’s lovely). There was milk and orange juice, as well as toast, and different homemade preserves. There was also a hot tea kettle and a French press on the table. Then Linda, the proprietor, came in with a plate, it was heaped with eggs, ham (bacon), sausage, tomatoes, potatoes, and mushrooms. Just brilliant! I sat there for the better part of an hour trying to get it all down. I can’t even begin to describe how delicious it was. The rest of the day was walking around St. Albans and seeing glorious ... read more

I have been getting some questions as to why my blog is listed as EscapeFromPeoria. I meant to mention that when I first setup, but I seem to have forgotten. My great-uncle Dan Crowley made the Guinness Book of World Records back in the mid-80’s as the Most Traveled Disabled Man. He spent 53 years traveling all over the world, and telling everyone in the family, and anyone else willing to listen, about it. He would send us all the infamous Christmas Letter. It was never about bragging, I don’t want to make it sound like that. He just loved to tell stories, and to travel. He was in a wheelchair the whole time, which made it difficult. He was also a professor of Anthropology at UC-Davis, so he had to publish about these “work trips”, ... read more

Bonjour... Ich Bin Stark un Bist Du Dick yah? Thats the only French/German I had ever learnt during my schooling years. The relevence of that exercise has nothing to do with this post. Its been awhilst since I posted anything, detailing highly adventurous expeditions and risky run in's with the italian mafia but the reason is.. I haven't been anywhere special to report about. Since returning from Ireland I've been doing lots of stuff in and around London. Seeing Theatre shows, local attractions, big cycle rides, nothing that involves hopping on a plane and seeing a country. All is about to change. In 4 weeks. This week I'm doing a big London sight seeing thing with a girl I met through Martins lectures. So shall be picture aplenty... stay tuned. I'm also heading upto Alton Towers ... read more

We left Oldham (birthplace of William Walton) and drove down to Hertfordshire where we were given the challenge of clearing a neglected garden in Walton-on-Thames. Deb and I took up the challenge, leaving Rory and Owen with friends and in-laws. A week soon passed and we both have aching limbs to prove it. Last weekend we went kiting, (real kiting) with Dave and Kim. Unfortunately the weather was naff on Sunday so we could not have another go. If you get the chance, try it ! Today we are catching a ferry to Dunkirk then on to Ostend before driving to rellies in Nackenheim , near Mainz in Germany. We should be back at the end of April for Owen to sit his O-levels in May/June.... read more

Hello everyone! I post today from the glamorous location of Chorleywood. As it is only one day until I set off on my travels, I thought now might be a good moment to launch this page of my mutterings. I have managed to pick up a little leaving present from England in the form of a little cold. This has left me with a sexy jazz singer-esque voice, which sounds nothing short of scary. After trying to read every review in existence to choose our hotel, we eventually booked our first couple of nights in Delhi and have arranged to be picked up from the airport. With luck that should all work out. This weekend I've just been at home, building what would be best described as a mountain of stuff which needs packing. At some ... read more