Cycling through the fens

Ely Cathedral by bicycle

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February 15th 2015
We meandered 42 km to Ely by bike along national cycle route 11. Our trusty guide Constanze kept us off all main roads - most of the cycling was on quiet paths along the canals or through the fens. It was very easy going (we took 3 hours) on a completely flat route - very doable for anyone with a bike! The cathedral was very impressive, but it seemed like something was missing... apparent ... 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