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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight June 4th 2012

Flew British Airways 747 from Dallas, Texas to London Heathrow. The last two rows of outboard sides of coach have extra room because they have two seats instead of three, just my dumb luck - my seat mates said they paid extra - not me. fine food in coach. After connecting up with Kathy and a day layover we caught the train at Waterloo Station for Lymington and the Isle of Wight, a clean and pleasant train about two hours travel with one change of train - direct to the ferry dock in Lymington. We took the ferry from Lymington, Hampshire to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight (also Hampshire). Lymington, at the southern edge of New Forest national park, is a quiet town, seemingly notable for its bustling yacht harbor. Yarmouth is the oldest town on the ... read more
Ferry
the Needles
Welcome Lymington

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Ryde April 7th 2012

Today we took the train to Portsmouth and then hopped on the catamaran ferry to the town of Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The journey was very nice, but basically the same trip that we took to St Malo, France, because the ferry leaves from the same place and goes right past the Isle of Wight. When we got to the island, we had hoped to rent bicycles for half of the day but by the time we got to the bike shop, they were completely sold out of bikes! So, instead of biking, it was the heel-toe-express all day. Because we couldn't cover as much ground and see as much of the island as we would have liked to on foot, we decided that it would be best to walk along the beach from ... read more
On the Catamaran Ferry From Portsmouth to Ryde, Isle of Wight
On the Pier at Ryde
On the Beach in Ryde

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Shanklin July 10th 2011

Photos of Shanklin, Shanklin Chine and Model Village Godshill...... read more
Shanklin
Chanklin Chine
Model Village Godshill

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Ryde June 17th 2011

After returning from Eastern Europe, it seemed as if we had brought the fine weather with us as London was treated to a summer-like spring. Not one to stay in doors at the worst of times, I needed little excuse to get out and enjoy the rare exposure to some Vitamin D. Over the next few weeks, there were many catch ups with people who were also coming out of hibernation, and we went to the London leg of the Rugby Sevens. Unfortunately New Zealand (NOT the All Blacks) didn’t win this leg, but we were treated the consolation that they won the entire series thanks to England’s dismal performance on their home soil. At the end of May, I joined Hannah and Clay as we went exploring the Yorkshire Dales and the Lakes District for ... read more
Fountain Abbey #2
Fountain Abbey #3
Yorkshire Dales #1

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater April 7th 2011

Hi All, I just wanted to wish you all a Happy Easter holiday! I hope you have a fantastic time and I look forward to hearing what you have been up to! :-) I am hoping I can go and paddle in the sea at least once as the weather is lovely at the moment! And my Grandma is coming down to see me! I can't wait!!! Take care and have fun with lots of chocolate I hope too! (yum yum) Miss Wood xxoo... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater March 26th 2011

Hi All, I hope you are having as good weather as we are?! It really has been lovely - I went on a VERY long walk from Freshwater to Yarmouth and back again last week after one of my class told me the walk was easy! - It was definitely NOT easy! lol but it was a lovely walk nonetheless! :) Ollie and Benji are doing well and we are going to "Benjify" the garden tomorrow so he can go out without being a daft cat and running out into the road! He is desperate to get outside with all this lovely weather. It has been lovely hearing how you are all getting on - how was Red Nose Day? what did you all dress up as? We had to go as red as we could ... read more
my long walk to Yarmouth!
Lovely sunny evenings!

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater February 25th 2011

HI all, hope you've had a good half term? I have had a lovely time. Mrs Blowers came down to visit on Monday for a couple of days. Unfortunately, as you will see from the photos, she also brought the foggy weather with her! ;-) I showed her my school which is a LOT smaller than Coundon. She said hello to Besty and also to Shelby :-) I have posted some of the photos for you to see where she went and she took some photos she might share with you if you have time! Take care for now and let me know how you are all getting on. Miss Wood xoxo... read more
Betsy :-)
Me & Mrs Blowers
Me & Mrs Blowers (again)

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater February 19th 2011

Hi All! Happy half term holidays! :-) Just a quick update this time to say I hope you all have a lovely holiday and I will update later on in the week. As you all know, Mrs Blowers is coming to visit me and I can't wait! I'll post some of our adventures on the Isle of Wight later on this week! :-) I hope you are all ok? Take care Miss Wood :) xxoo ps. Ollie and Benji are good - Ollie had an encounter with a MASSIVE fox, but he was fine! And Benji is happy because we have new Fish and he loves to sit and watch them all day, he is glued to the side of the tank!! lol... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater January 10th 2011

In 1862, the Needles Old Battery, known as a Victorian fort was built and used throughout both world wars. The Parade ground has been converted to the exhibition rooms. You will find two original guns, a series of articles, photos, documents in relation to the war period as well as vivid cartoons by Geoff Campion. An underground tunnel leads you to a searchlight emplacement with dramatic views over the Needles rocks. The New Battery, further up the headland, has an exhibition on the secret British rocket test undertaken during the Cold War. Alum Bay, western coastline of Isle of Wight, is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the island. The area of the Needles rocks and multicoloured cliff has been registered as an Area of Outstanding Beauty. You can ride on the lift from the ... read more
Pleasure Park

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Isle of Wight » Freshwater January 10th 2011

The coastal path between Freshwater and the Needles is managed by the National Trust, registered as Tennyson Heritage Coast, Site of Special Scientific Interest, and the Area of Outstanding Beauty, and offers breathtaking views of chalky cliff and rugged coastlines. Starting from Freshwater, the trail goes past the hillside where cows and rabbits are periodically grazing, myriads of blue wildflowers and buttercups spread their carpets, and you can see scattered bending trees. The coastline between Freshwater and the Needles is the place where Victorian poet, Alfred Tennyson produced a series of poems. After walking uphill, you will see the monument commemorating his achievements. It is the summit of the hill where Tennyson’s monument stands. If it’s a fine day, you’re able to see the Old Harry Rocks and Purbeck Coast at the west direction, Yarmouth and ... read more




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