Escape from Bath Part II We’d reserved a cab for 11 am to get a ride to the nearby train station (walkable without luggage) for a noon train. The guy arrived 5 minutes late, then refused to take us because our luggage wouldn’t fit in his boot; he assured us that another, larger car would… Continue reading Bath to London, 14 May
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Driving to Bath, 10 May
We drove to Bath by way of Tintagel, which is both a town and a promontory with a 13th-century castle ruin. The ruined castle certainly has archaeological interest, but its main draw is its association with the King Arthur legend. According to Geoffrey of Monmouth, Tintagel is where Arthur was conceived. To see the ruin… Continue reading Driving to Bath, 10 May
Cornwall, 6 May
What should have been a four or five-hour drive from Hereford to Maenporth stretched to almost seven. The long drive came with many vexations, all made worse by not having cell coverage to cope with the poor signage. There were detours and delays, some caused by road work and others by heavy traffic: it was… Continue reading Cornwall, 6 May
On to Hereford, 4 May
Our route to Hereford (NB: the word has three syllables, not two like the town in Texas) had its charms, despite being on major highways. Hereford is on the river Wye, and getting there we weaved through Wales, stopping for a break and language lessons from a Sainsbury’s: From Shropshire into Herefordshire, the air was… Continue reading On to Hereford, 4 May
Mar sin leibh an-dràsta
We said “farewell for now” to the Highlands, heading down to Carlisle, with a stop at Rosslyn Chapel. Rosslyn Chapel An architectural curiosity, Rosslyn Chapel achieved notoriety with the Da Vinci Code and multiplied its tourist trade five-fold. The money has been very welcome, as the chapel was falling apart at the time. The purported… Continue reading Mar sin leibh an-dràsta
Oban to Inverness, 30 April
Well fortified with a full Scottish Breakfast, we set out for Inverness, traveling along the Great Boundary Fault, which separates the northern Highlands from the rest of Scotland. The drive through the Glencoe Valley and beyond was a particularly lovely one, despite the rain, which limited our ability to stop and record it. Perhaps another… Continue reading Oban to Inverness, 30 April
Driving to Oban, 28 April
We headed to Oban for an island tour. It’s a delightful coastal town, well worth a return visit. But to get there we first had to hire a car. Hired car We were so eager to be on our way to Oban, we arrived an hour early at the Hertz cabin at the Edinburgh Airport… Continue reading Driving to Oban, 28 April
London 20 April
Our first full day in London, we explored the neighborhood around St Pancras and King’s Cross stations. We stayed at a nearby hotel, The Megaro, because we would be taking the train north in a few days. St Pancras Old Church Some shrine has been here for centuries, perhaps as early as the 4th c,… Continue reading London 20 April
DFW to Heathrow, 18-19 April
18 AprilAlbuquerque airport. Nearly everyone wears a mask. A few scofflaws and bearders. AA flight to DFW Turbulence as we scale the Sandias, but otherwise smooth. We love first class. Not our usual, but we can get used to it. DFWSurprised that almost everyone was masked: thank heavens, as it was crowded. After confirming matters at… Continue reading DFW to Heathrow, 18-19 April