Isle of Wight west coast

Walking in England - Freshwater, Sunday 1999 August 22

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August 22nd 1999
I took a “day off” today and probably will tomorrow. Not completely “off” – just that I did the short walk, which was just over six miles. A sinus infection is plaguing me, and I thought a more restful day would help. Actually, I thoroughly enjoyed the tourism involved in this un-serious walk, which is why I may take the short itinerary tomorrow also. Weather is much milder here than in ... read more

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more