Blogs from Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

9 September 2019, Monday Day 8 of Thames Path, Oxford to Abingdon, day 23 of travel. Our rest day in Oxford included many interesting things about this university town. Today we leave by heading back toward town to the bridge across the Thames at Abingdon Road. Here we pick up the Thames Path and start our walk on to Abingdon. Our breakfast was served at 7:30 which meant we got almost an hour earlier start than on prior days. The path is crowded with bicyclists and joggers and walkers heading into Oxford. The forecast for the day is for 50 to 60% chance of rain every hour, so we are prepared with our rain gear today. As we approach our first lock, Iffley Lock, our attention is drawn to the tower of a church. This is ... read more

So it's all about the boxes now. Turns out it might have been wise to travel before we owned a house. But hey ho, come next Tuesday all will be ready I'm sure. To those we see regularly, you'll know I've been stressing a bit recently about getting it all done. But half a bottle of red wine in tonight and I'm feeling more positive. Look out for our first proper post next week...... read more

The countdown is on to our departure - click the link to see how long we have left! Time to Leave!... read more

Geo: 52.2025, 0.131237 An English Summer 12 July - 31st August 2015 The last Blog saw us planning our visit to Stratford. The performance of Othello was very enjoyable and, even better, the new Royal Shakespeare Theatre provides the intimacy that we had come to love in the temporary theatre. No one is far from the stage so it is easy to become involved in the action. At school those studying Literature came to Stratford for a week. I loved this experience but really struggled at the theatre. As much as I enjoyed the plays we were always so far from the stage, up in the 'Gods', that it must have strained by eyes. Without fail I fell asleep within minutes until eventually I realised, thankfully, that if I chewed constantly I could overcome the need ... read more

I made exhaustive list of things i am taking. Cycling: Koga Miyata World Traveller Bicycle, 2 Ortieb lowrider front panniers, 2 Large Ortieb rear pannier, smal handlebar bag, seat tool bag, 2 aluminium water bottles, Helmet, Bicycle lock Camping: MSR Twin Sister 2 Person 4 Season Tent, Ultra light Sleeping bag, Ultra Light Air matress, Ground Sheet, 2 Telescopic Walking Sticks. Cooking: 2 Aluminium Dixies, 1 Solid Fuel Cooker, 1 Packet Solid Fuel Tablets (8), 1 Knife, 4 Sporks, 1 Lighter, 2 Boxes waterproof matches, 1 Plastic Beaker with Lid. Clothing: Cycling Shorts, Fleece, Underpants (3), Socks (3), Raincoat, Tracksuit pants, Cycling Gloves, Hiking Boots, Teeshirts (3), Sun Hat. Personal: Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Flannel, Insect Repellent, Soap, Deordourant, Compact Towel, 1st Aid Kit. Gadgets: iPad2, Camera,... read more