Blogs from Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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The drive up to Chipping Norton campsite was fairly uneventful, though the sat nav originally wanted me to go via Oxford, which would add 20 miles, but as I couldn't see the point of the extra mileage, I opted for the direct route. As Swindon was the half way point, I asked the sat nav to find a Tesco for food and fuel, but rather than send me to a supermarket, it took me to a tiny Tesco metro! The site is fairly quiet, and I was given full reign to choose my spot, but as the weather was so cloudy I couldn't see where the sun was, and I didn't trust my iPhone compass, so parked it along a hedge. It wasn't till the next day I realised I was pointing the wrong way round,( ... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Chipping Norton March 15th 2017

In the final throes of preparation for our next trip - this time to Spain & Portugal; off next week now that Cathy has retired!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Chipping Norton January 26th 2010

Geo: 51.9414, -1.54593... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Chipping Norton March 21st 2008

Ive just about finished my packing, oooh my brain, theres so much to remember! I wonder what i've forgoten, all bets are now on 2:1 odds on sleeping bag, 3:2 on passport and 100:1 on walking hat.... read more
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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Chipping Norton February 29th 2008

Tommorrow I leave to begin my travels, 8 countries accross 3 continents in 2 months, I think whistlestop is the best way to describe it. Today is the 29th February, a day that only occurs every four years, and I have found myself overjoyed that it is a leap year, otherwise I would be leaving with a half packed bag, no credit cards and you wouldn't be reading this because I would have definately left it too late. Admittedly I'm not the most organised person in the world and planning has not been key to this trip. Instead I'm going to mostly survive on instinct and common sense, so in the words of my friends, I'm in a lot of trouble (clean version). I'll try and write when I can, hopefully I'll get back in one ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Oxfordshire » Chipping Norton February 26th 2007

Welcome to all interested viewers! This is my pre-departure entry, and with it I suppose comes the realisation that I actually am going to be going away, and that in just a few days time I shall be breathing pure, pacific, slightly polluted, Tokyo air! It is no understatement to say that is so far probably one of the biggest things I have done in my life, and I say this not without a little relish but also a little apprehension. But after all, how easy is it to get lost in countries where English isn't even a second language? To be prefectly honest I hope I do get lost; it will certainly eliminate all this silliness about being worried about being lost. And perhaps it is the only way to truly immerse yourself in a ... read more




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