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By Mark Posted on July 10, 2011July 16, 2014

Timey Wimey

We slept in just a bit, our Apartment was odd and slightly crapy, but felt reminiscent of my old apartment in Moscow, so we actually were sleeping better. It was … Continue reading Timey Wimey

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: ENgland, laundry
By Mark Posted on July 8, 2011July 16, 2014

Bingo Fuel

We got another early start. We had to get checked in in London, and return the rental car. When in Paris, I waited a bit too long and almost missed … Continue reading Bingo Fuel

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: hertz, London
By Mark Posted on July 8, 2011July 16, 2014

Thespian? But I thought she liked men…

First thing in the morning I ran over to Starbucks in the center of town for free internet and bad espresso to upload a bunch of photos and blog posts. … Continue reading Thespian? But I thought she liked men…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: macbeth, Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon
By Mark Posted on July 6, 2011July 16, 2014

Start spreadin’ the news…

Must. Kill. All. Owls. It was a bummer leaving York in so short a time, we were trying to decide between spending an extra half day in York, or getting … Continue reading Start spreadin’ the news…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: ENgland, Shakespeare, Stratford upon Avon, York
By Mark Posted on July 6, 2011July 16, 2014

Coooool for Caaaaats…

Things might cool down at night near the riverfront, but apparently our solid brick and stone hotel retained it’s heat pretty well. We might not have been able to sleep … Continue reading Coooool for Caaaaats…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Cats, ENgland, Pimm's, York
By Mark Posted on July 6, 2011July 16, 2014

What’s New Pussycat?

We had a long drive ahead of us today. We were going from Glasgow down to York, and that was a 5+ hour drive. We had packed up most of … Continue reading What’s New Pussycat?

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Cats, ENgland, Scotland, York
By Mark Posted on July 4, 2011July 16, 2014

Good On You…

Our last day in Scotland was a country trip. Our first destination was to the Rosslyn Chapel, of DaVinci Code fame. Rosslyn is located just south of Edinburgh. This illustrated … Continue reading Good On You…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Davinci Code, Glenkinchie, Rosslyn
By Mark Posted on July 3, 2011July 16, 2014

It’s only a model…

We went back to Edinburgh the next day. We still had the castle to tour. We knew were things were a bit better the second day and we were able … Continue reading It’s only a model…

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Edinburgh, Scotch
By Mark Posted on July 3, 2011July 16, 2014

Ed in Burrow

We decided on a trip over to Edinburgh today, it is only about a hour’s drive over, so if it wasn’t that great we could always head back. It was … Continue reading Ed in Burrow

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Edinburgh, Haggis
By Mark Posted on July 1, 2011July 16, 2014

Welcome to Mackintosh

All the traveling (and walking) was starting to catch up to us, so we slept in a bit, then started cooking a big breakfast. When at the store, I found … Continue reading Welcome to Mackintosh

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: art nouveau, Glasgow, Haggis, Rene Mackintosh
By Mark Posted on June 30, 2011July 16, 2014

Holland House Electrical Company LTD

We enjoyed another big breakfast with Emyr, who gave us directions to get out of Wales. Naturally, we used the GPS instead. There is supposed to be some point when … Continue reading Holland House Electrical Company LTD

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Glasgow, Police Call Box, Sheep Dog
By Mark Posted on June 29, 2011July 16, 2014

Arrival

We woke ourselves up early to catch breakfast. The owner, Emyr, was up and waiting for us downstairs. He was a pleasant, older fellow, and love to chat and tell … Continue reading Arrival

Categories: 2011 UK Vacation, TravelTags: Criccieth, Penrhyndeudraeth, portmerion, Prisoner, Village

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