Destination: United Kingdom

August 16

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [867]

August 16 - Wednesday Our alarm went off at 0715.  We were determined to get the most out of our ฃ54. "Let's get up and pig out" - J Not really sure what a proper Scottish breakfast included we got dressed and went to the dining room.  It ... Read more >

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August

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [969]

August 15 - Tuesday St. Monans to Glasgow We were out of camp by 0730 and had about 20 miles to get to Kirkcaldy to catch the train to Glasgow.  It was overcast and slightly chilly.  The terrain had some rolling hills.  Jon and I had a talk and he said ... Read more >

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Mad Cowes Disease

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 | By gentlesue | Views [2110] | Comments [6]

Hiya, How is everyone? I’d like to say a big thanks to you all for your birthday messages of cheer. I had a very nice birthday. I went out for dinner at an Indian restaurant with some people from school and some people who I have met through timeplan ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Cowes

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 | By gentlesue | Photo Gallery

I'm Free! (for 6 months)

Fri, 8 Sep 2006 | By rhiannon | Views [800] | Comments [2]

Hello everyone, Well now that I’m all graduated and stuff I’m off to not really see the world, but lounge around in a far off corner of it; mainly southern Spain. I promised everyone back home I’d be staying in contact so hopefully this is just ... Read more >

Tags: Family

It's Official

Thu, 7 Sep 2006 | By BigTripBlog | Views [649]

Well we have officially begun our trip now! We arrived in London at about 11:30am local time yesterday, and were able to find our friend’s flat with no troubles. Despite some pretty rough jet-lag we managed to explore London for a bit on the ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Wight Trash

Sun, 3 Sep 2006 | By gentlesue | Views [1026] | Comments [16]

Hiya! I have arrived in the Isle of Wight and have started to settle in. It is very pretty here. I was very sad to leave Canada though. I was busy during the last week and didn’t really think too hard about leaving. On Sunday I had a BBQ with people ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: England

Fri, 1 Sep 2006 | By jenko7 | Photo Gallery

August 14th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [650]

August 14 - Monday St. Monans I woke up completely under the covers of the sleeping back - I thought it was still dark outside but when I turned over and was blinded by the bright sun I realized that I was camping again. Where was this sun yesterday?! ... Read more >

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August 13th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [492]

August 13 - Sunday "It's after 0800" - J And we had to be out by 1000. Why did I feel so tired? I went to bed at the usual time if not earlier. I rolled out of bed and into the shower. That perked me up and when I came out Jon was watching ... Read more >

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August 12th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [675] | Comments [1]

August 12 - Saturday St. Andrews We decided to stay another day - just couldn't bring ourselves to get up and pack our bags and bikes. We agreed that there was laundry to do, journals and emails to write and general meandering around town to accomplish ... Read more >

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August 11th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [776]

August 11 - Friday Funny how all dorms seem the same. Same type of furniture, same smell. It was nice to have the kitchen and eat off of real plates, bowls, and glasses. It was also nice to use a spoon and a knife and not have to use the handle of ... Read more >

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August 8th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [787]

August 8 - Tuesday When we woke up there were clouds in the sky but it didn't look like rain - at least not immediately.  You could see the gray clouds coming in off the coast.  I went to the laundry room to get some our clothes that were hung up to ... Read more >

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August 7th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [807]

August 7 - Monday I am staring at the grill of an old rusted unused/unusealble tractor.  It's drizzling, and a rooster is walking around outside our tent.  We decided to stop in Harlech for the night hoping to find some place to do our laundry which ... Read more >

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August 5th

Sun, 27 Aug 2006 | By the_nomads | Views [708]

August 5 - Saturday We were at CAT at 0930 and were at the front doors to the information center to pick up our free audio guide before they even opened.  The weather was overcast but no rain - yet.  With our guides we slowly walked from station to ... Read more >

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