Blogs from Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 5

Here I am on the 2nd leg of my journey; first leg courtesy of my eldest son WHO did exceptionally Well in resisting the temptation to strangulerer me whist I continually checked ticketspassportmoneyclothesdrawingstuffblahblahblah... I am impressed Lee, thank you? 1st classto St PancraS. I AM SO EXCITED AND SCARED AND GIDDY AND HOW THE ..... DID I BOOK SUCH A CRAZY NOTIONED HOLIDAY? There is a woman sat near me, she is sighing so much, I hope she catches my infectious excitement, it feels great and it woulgreat lovely to see her smile. Seriously though, how did I decide to go on a solo trip to Thailand and Cambodia?or should that be why? I am hoping to learn much, I understand that some people think I am off my rocker, but if I can learn more ... read more

After London I traveled via train to a tiny town called Edwinstowe, which is located by Sherwood Forest, which is a real place apparently. Edwinstowe is the home of Robin Hood. There is a church in the town where Robin and mary got married according to legend. The hostel was Robin hood themed. With most of the rooms named after characters from the story. It was my first impression of a hostel and it was good one. Very welcoming place. Nice rooms, very cozy, just a really nice place. I walked around Sherwood Forest at dusk which was just so beautiful.... read more

A whole week has gone by and finally I am working part time. The decision has been made to try to get up early, do something and make the most of the extra days without work. A walk to the swimming baths, 50 lengths and a walk back on two days. A trip to the local garden centre to buy vegetable seeds ready to plant up for the summer. The car received its much needed wash before its trip to the garage for new wheel bearings and to have its handbrake cable sorted. Life is much more pleasant now with more time on our hands and more importantly Spring seems on its way. The mornings are pleasant, the sun shining, gardens full of the colours of Spring; the yellow opening buds on the forsythia, daffodils waving ... read more

My work allowed me to stay in Nottingham for a year. Nottingham – the place of Robin Hood, whose stories we are all familiar with. It a relaxed city unlike other bigger cities in the UK. Not much of a hustle-bustle but quite calm. There are many places to visit in and around Nottingham. Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle , Matlock Bath, Attenborough , Old Market square amongst host of other tourist attractions. My favourites are the Old Market Square and Attenborough. Old Market square because, it was the heart of the city. Shopping, pubbing, indulging in food from across the world – you could do it all here. And Attenborough because of the memorable bicycle ride to this place from Nottingham. My friends and I planned to cycle to this place on a weekend. I had ... read more

Belgium Bound!!! I have to make it to Dover first!! By 12.55 at the latest for ferry check-in. Firstly I have to negotiate motorways and the M25!!!! Scared?? Much!!!. Bike is loaded and I'm off down the A1, not a bad morning either, I've still put the rain cover on my rucksack just in case. Got onto the M11 - woohooo 3 lane motorways on my bike - GP ME!! Making good time too so decided to stop for a quick coffee. I got to the services and took my rucksack off - and had the most hysterical image as I realised that I had lost the rain cover, it must have blown off and was nowhere to be seen. LOL This was after someone had joked that I drove so fast that I had to ... read more