Went to Beachy Head again yesterday. Didn’t jump off this time either.
Again, a super drive down, and the Blackwall Tunnel wasn’t closed on the way back. Somewhat unsatisfactory food stop at the Birling Gap hotel (and obviously can’t drink), and a short wander around the cliff tops - clear out the cobwebs etc.
We didn’t spend [...]
We’re in New York doing some shopping this weekend.
This is my fourth visit to the big apple and I think all the buzz has worn off.
Oh, the shopping is ok. Some things are definitely cheaper here, or more important, available - despite what the UK gov says on obesity, Americans are much bigger/fatter than Brits, so [...]
This last weekend, we went to Bowness-on-Windermere, a most pleasing place in the English Lake District.
There is a lake there - Lake Windermere - the largest lake in England. Full of water. Liquid.
The weather was very nice. A little cloudy, but dry. In the south part of England, it was pretty bad. Very rainy. Liquid.
Driving [...]
One thing I’ve noticed over the last few weeks, is that driving gets less pleasing the closer you get to London.
Today started off wonderfully, although a little slowly, along the winding roads around Windermere/Coniston area, up a rough track and nearly into a gate (thanks to Kate the TomTom having a blonde moment), then onto [...]
But thankfully only for one night.
Lake District here we come
Yesterday, we went out for a trip in Herman, the intention, to head toward the coast somewhere, potter about, find some nice driving roads and come back and watch the second half of the FA Cup.
I thought Hastings, maybe, then west to Beachy Head (not jump off) then back up to London.
It was raining when [...]
Last weekend, we went to visit my mum and step-dad in Gloucestershire. This was a first longish trip in Herman and a welcome return to the place where I grew up. All very peaceful and rural and all that.
The hills were especially welcome - living in London, and Amsterdam before that, left me feeling like [...]
