What to do? Definitely not hang out at hotel or airport! Hop onto the tube and spend the day wandering the streets and parks of the city.
… And then a splurge! Late lunch at NOPI – one of Yotam Ottolenghi‘s London restaurants. It didn’t disappoint!
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I dream of Africa ….
Still dreaming ….
It was bound to happen one of these days, and today was IT! Our flights have been delayed in the past, but we’ve managed to make our connection or been rerouted without a set-back. Today our flight out of Boston (#BA238) was delayed for close to 4-hours due to mechanical issues with one of the doors, and then had to be de-iced! We arrived at Heathrow an hour too late!
And so we get to spend 24-hours in the homeland but our time in Victoria Falls is cut short a day. Our flight is at 7 tomorrow evening, so hoping for good weather so we can spend a pleasant day in London.
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The last ride in our lovely little Fiat 500 – from Frampton to Bristol airport via Glastonbury and Wells.
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A terrific time in Dorset enjoying the countryside and good times with our family.
And a beautiful wedding to boot – congratulations to Paul and Joy
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Southward bound with a stop in Leicester to visit Lesley. Enjoyed a nice walk around Foxton Canal and enjoyed watching the long boats go through the series of locks.
And then another most delicious Indian dinner.
Onward to Dorset via the Fosse way.
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Our last day in Yorkshire and on the moors. Another perfect day which ended with a visit to Whitby Abbey and a picnic on the headland overlooking the North Sea.
Good old British grub!
Into Whitby to the Humble Pie ‘n’ Mash Shop for dinner!!! Oh! My!
.. And as we stepped outside with full tummies and a wonderful feeling of well-being, we noticed the invitation on the bench.
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Being in the boonies in Ruswarp, we drove over to Whitby to meet T&D after breakfast. The tide was out again and we enjoyed the huge expanse of sand and I even paddled a little in the brisk North Sea.
We all piled into our little Fiat 500 and set off up the coast to Staithes, one of the few fishing harbors on this part of the coast. A quaint and lovely little place.
From there inland onto the moors and unintentional getting lost, but loving it! We found our way out though, but discovered a Sunday afternoon cricket match and some beautiful vistas. And did I mention a pub? For a brew!
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The drive from Durham to Whitby was short in miles (as the crow flies) , but we made a few diversions. First stop in Redcar and a walk on the endless beach which was also enjoyed by many dogs and their owners – they, the dogs, made us smile and miss Lucy.
Maerske by the Sea, from where Dennis’s great-grandfather emigrated to the U.S.
Ruswarp – where we are staying – a couple of miles from Whitby. We enjoyed the country walk along the river into town and back . Met up with Tom and Doris for fish and chips at the #1 fish & chip place in the UK! Whitby was crazy busy! Saturday night at the height of summer!!!
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We left Ecclefechan, after tromping around overgrown cemeteries trying to decipher the inscriptions on the stones, for another picturesque and beautiful drive eastwards.
Our first stop was Holtwhistle – the geographical center of Great Britain. Hmm! If Scotland secedes that will all have to be reconfigured! Anyway, another charming little town.
Hadrian’s wall – I’ve always wanted to see it. We followed it east.
Next stop Hexham – on the spur of the moment to see if we could find a cobbler to repair my beloved gladiator sandals. Success! They will probably last me another several years. What a gem of a town though – very medieval and an amazing abbey in the center (c.673).
Our destination, Durham, another place that’s been on my list. Our B&B a couple of miles out of town – very nice – but Durham itself is beautiful with the castle and cathedral in the town center, and River Wear bisecting. The cathedral is huge and absolutely beautiful as well as being an architectural and engineering feat in the 11th century. Oh! And I forgot to mention the delicious Indian dinner!
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A glorious day spent driving around the coast of Solway Firth and visiting little villages and small towns. A walk between Rockcliffe and Kippford; Kirkcudbright (pronounced Kirkcoodbree), Castle Douglas, Beeswing, and New Abbey. The area home to the belted Galloway cattle
Dinner at The Steamboat Inn in Carsethorn with a delicious assortment of fresh seafood.
Rockliffe to Kippford
Kirkcudbright
New Abbey
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The Lake District and across the border to Dumfries area and Solway Firth. A traditional B&B – The Old Shop in Carsethorn – with view of the estuary. 10.30 p.m. And still light outside! Great pub food! Good to be back on this side of the Atlantic:) Oh! And did I say we have an adorable Fiat 500 rental car)
Third 24 hours in UK
One of my favourite places … Sherborne and Sherborne Abbey
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The Dorset countryside…
Then crazy good times with family ..
