UNITED KINGDOM: Bournemouth

Posted by on Sep 24, 2019 in Uncategorized | No Comments
UNITED KINGDOM: Bournemouth

Other than the fact that it’s an attractive, smallish seaside town which happens to be the birthplace of Mary Shelley, I came away knowing very little about Bournemouth. This marks the nadir of my blogging neglect in the fifth year of travel. The islands of Guernsey and Jersey await but weather forecasts are less than favorable. […]

UNITED KINGDOM: Amesbury & Salisbury – Wonderful Wiltshire

Posted by on Sep 21, 2019 in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
UNITED KINGDOM: Amesbury & Salisbury – Wonderful Wiltshire

It’s that time of year again for my visit to the land of the stones. Amesbury, which is known for Stonehenge and the traffic jams it’s known to cause much to the consternation of Faith my half-sister. Family and friends are truly the most valuable commodity in my worldly wanderings. It’s a joy to have […]

UNITED KINGDOM: Birmingham

Posted by on Sep 16, 2019 in Uncategorized | No Comments
UNITED KINGDOM: Birmingham

After escaping a York Hostel takeover by snoring reprobates and sleep apnea sufferers, I arrived exhausted at my Airbnb. Just having my own space unencumbered by humans, revived my hopes and dreams. A cloudy recharge led me to a couple of sunny Birmingham days. My accommodations were near the Jewellery District of Birmingham which is […]

UNITED KINGDOM: York II

Posted by on Sep 14, 2019 in Uncategorized | 2 Comments
UNITED KINGDOM: York II

York is always a welcome destination. Dripping with history and charm, strolling atop the city walls is a refreshing adjunct to anyone’s journey. My visit has been relatively uneventful to the point of terminal boredom except of course my visit to the British Railway Museum which I think should be in everybody’s top ten list […]