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May 6th 2019
Published: June 10th 2019
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As explained in my blog Planning my Ancestral Investigations in Devon the purpose of my trip to England was twofold; firstly, to discover my maternal ancestry in Devon and secondly to walk the last few miles of the Old Way Pilgrimage to Canterbury. This blog covers the second of these two purposes. 1 - 5 May 2019 Wednesday through Sunday. I arrived on a flight from Denver to Heathrow at about noo... Read Full Entry



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Bob Carlsen
Home and Away
Home and Away
I started blogging on Travelblog in 2009, entering trips beginning in 2007. My intention has always been to document my years of travel since my birth...how else was I to save all the slides my Dad took of my childhood! Most bloggers write about their trips away from home. Mine, and eventually Linda's, homes have usually been where people travel to. So the idea eventually percolated to name our blog "Home and Away." The blog is not intended to be an autobiography, although I spent my entire life traveling, with Linda joining me after college, it may appear to be that way. As this... full info
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The Old WayThe Old Way
The Old Way
Canterbury Cathedral Gate and the Cathedral Gate Hotel where I stayedCanterbury Cathedral Gate and the Cathedral Gate Hotel where I stayed
Canterbury Cathedral Gate and the Cathedral Gate Hotel where I stayed
Canterbury Cathdreal under renovationCanterbury Cathdreal under renovation
Canterbury Cathdreal under renovation
Evensong with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury - farewell for the Bishop of DoverEvensong with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury - farewell for the Bishop of Dover
Evensong with Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury - farewell for the Bishop of Dover
Beginning of the 1800 km Via Francigena Pilgrimage to RomeBeginning of the 1800 km Via Francigena Pilgrimage to Rome
Beginning of the 1800 km Via Francigena Pilgrimage to Rome
Commemorates the death of 6 million horses in WWICommemorates the death of 6 million horses in WWI
Commemorates the death of 6 million horses in WWI
Chapel where four of Henry II's knights martryed Thomas Beckett in 1170Chapel where four of Henry II's knights martryed Thomas Beckett in 1170
Chapel where four of Henry II's knights martryed Thomas Beckett in 1170
Eternal flame marks the spot for the shrine of Thomas BeckettEternal flame marks the spot for the shrine of Thomas Beckett
Eternal flame marks the spot for the shrine of Thomas Beckett
Eternal flame where the shrine to Thomas Beckett once stoodEternal flame where the shrine to Thomas Beckett once stood
Eternal flame where the shrine to Thomas Beckett once stood
Archbishop William Courtenay, my 19th great uncle.Archbishop William Courtenay, my 19th great uncle.
Archbishop William Courtenay, my 19th great uncle.
King Henry IV and his queen Mary De Bohun, my 2nd cousin 19 times removed.King Henry IV and his queen Mary De Bohun, my 2nd cousin 19 times removed.
King Henry IV and his queen Mary De Bohun, my 2nd cousin 19 times removed.
Walking the walls of CanterburyWalking the walls of Canterbury
Walking the walls of Canterbury
One of the gates in the wallOne of the gates in the wall
One of the gates in the wall
Ducks splashing in the fountain at Russells Square near the British MuseumDucks splashing in the fountain at Russells Square near the British Museum
Ducks splashing in the fountain at Russells Square near the British Museum
British MuseumBritish Museum
British Museum
British MuseumBritish Museum
British Museum
British MuseumBritish Museum
British Museum
British MuseumBritish Museum
British Museum
Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in the British MuseumElgin Marbles from the Parthenon in the British Museum
Elgin Marbles from the Parthenon in the British Museum
Northcott Coat of Arms at the British LibraryNorthcott Coat of Arms at the British Library
Northcott Coat of Arms at the British Library
It was amazing to have a 400 year old document in my hands
Ten Bells Pub where prostitutes killed by Jack the Ripper plied their tradeTen Bells Pub where prostitutes killed by Jack the Ripper plied their trade
Ten Bells Pub where prostitutes killed by Jack the Ripper plied their trade



11th June 2019

Zigeuner
Doug L.

Love it
I always look forward to reading your blogs here. You're living a fascinating life. Each time I read one I feel as though I'm experiencing new history in the making.
12th June 2019

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

History being made...
Thanks for reading and commenting. I also look forward to reading about your latest BMW purchase and tours of Europe!
11th June 2019
Me protesting outside of 10 Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Our Bob protesting Brexit in London
What will you be doing next Bob...always an inspiration. I've posted this in "Demonstrations & Protests" thread in the Photography Forum. Check it out. Priceless.
12th June 2019
Me protesting outside of 10 Downing Street, home of the Prime Minister

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Photography Forum
This is the first I've heard of it! And me being a Moderator! Thanks.
12th June 2019

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Pilgrimage
Glad you are having a great time. Life is short and you need to explore wonderful places and roots. Fascinating trip.
12th June 2019

Tommy No Papers
TWR

Pilgrimage
Traveling with goals and purpose can be so rewarding. Loved the hitchhiking story and fireside photos.
12th June 2019

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Fascinating trip
What a fascinating trip Bob. How amazing to visit those places your ancestors lived.
18th June 2019
The Old Way

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

We are hiking for a week this summer
We are actually hiking for a week this summer. We will start in Canterbury and walk towards Rome. We will stop hiking somewhere in northern France. Perhaps we will continue the hike som other year. We are hiking because we enjoy it. /Ake
19th June 2019
The Old Way

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Hijing for two weeks...
Sounds like a great plan!
30th June 2019

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Pilgrimage and Old England
I love reading your writings on my country, as seen as a tourist. It really is a beautiful country. I very much like your way of doing a pilgrimage also, probably the way I would do it as well. I too believe the horse tried to kiss you, not bite! ?

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