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Took the train from Coulsdon to Ashford in Kent. The Channel Tunnel used to stop in Ashford. I don’t think it does anymore though. I had to change in Croydon for another train out of London (you go in to go out, of course). At one of the platforms was a stunning dark blue steam […]
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Some time around today my “unpleasant sore throat” migrated to something closer to flu or bronchial pneumonia. Ah, good times. The original plan for today was to meet up with my old pal Simon in London and then maybe stick around to hit some shops. I had to walk to the railway station today and […]
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Today was a day for nostalgia. It started out with a train ride into London. Luckily I was dropped off and had no major agenda. Basic plan: visit Pimlico, see my Aunt for “the best pie and mash” and then catch up with an old friend on parliament square. Took the train into Victoria station, […]
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I am now officially 2 days behind in my write ups. This is partly due to the non-stop activities, but also due in large part to the fact I now have the worst head cold of my life. The rain and cold has nothing to do with it, apparently. I’m off to Kent today (Friday) […]
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So the president Barack Obama is in London this week. Visited the Queen yesterday. Prior to that he was in Ireland. While he was there he visited with a distant relative with the surname of Healy, on his mothers side. My mums maiden name is Healy, so therefore I must be related to the President. […]
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Having survived a day with one side of the family, it was time for a visit to the Dark Side. I mean the other side, of my family. My mum has 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Both of the brothers are out of England right now, so I met with my mum, 2 aunts and […]
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Sunday was a nice lazy day. It was also the day the family from my father’s side were set to visit. My dad was one of 9 children, 2 girls and 7 boys. Each one got married and had several kids. As a result, I have about 10 cousins on this side of the family […]
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After the extensive travel from the day before, I wanted to stay local. But of course, I also wanted to cross some items off my (fairly short) list. Today was the day to get some pie and mash, and satisfy my craving for a decent, hot curry. As is fairly normal for Europe in May, […]
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So I flew to London, England today. Here is how I went: Take a car ride to the airport shuttle (10 minutes). Take the shuttle to the airport in Phoenix (2 hours). Kill 2+ hours at the airport and then board the British Airways flight which goes direct to London Heathrow. It is a huge […]
