Day 21: Stonehenge, Roman Baths In Bath and J.R.R. Tolkien #HIUK16

Day 21: Stonehenge, Roman Baths In Bath and J.R.R. Tolkien #HIUK16

This morning we had to leave our campsite very early because there was going to be a festival held at our campsite. Out by 9am they said. We left by about 8.00am. This didn’t bother us too much because we were both excited to visit a place that most people only...
Day 19: Saying Goodbye to London with Henry VIII #HIUK16

Day 19: Saying Goodbye to London with Henry VIII #HIUK16

Driving through London is basically traffic hell, but we (read: Addam) managed it. The previous few days of bus, and train riding had been a nice break from the car. The convenience of parking at a camping ground outside of the city, outweighed the inconvenience of...
Day 18: The Royal London Tour #HIUK16

Day 18: The Royal London Tour #HIUK16

Today I was very aware of having to marry a lifetime of imagination, and television footage, with reality. The truth is it’s impossible for videos, and photos, to replace experiencing a place in person. I thought back to moments through my life...
Day 17: 25000 Steps Through Old London Town #HIUK16

Day 17: 25000 Steps Through Old London Town #HIUK16

If you’ve never been to London it’s likely that your imagination ignores the advice people give you before you go there. “There’s so many people!” “The traffic is horrible!” “The tube is packed with people!” Yeah,...