England

Philly-London: Delta and American add flights

Both American, which already flies the route and Delta, which doesn’t, are adding flights between Philadelphia and London—and increased competition usually means an opening for some sales as well…keep an eye peeled!

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Time To Hang Up My Boots – Almost !

I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well.  Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…

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Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 25, 2014: Styles of Stiles

The footpaths of the United Kingdom crisscross the countryside, without regard to boundaries of private property.  The paths are ancient rights-of-way, protected by law and anyone who thinks, because they own a piece of land they can prevent access, is soon set right by the vigorous enforcement of militant walkers.

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Little Crosby – 17th Century Village

Just thought I’d share my enjoyable walk for a Sunday afternoon. This is Little Crosby Village.  8 miles north of Liverpool UK. Today. It’s an odd sort of village. It helps if you’re Roman Catholic if you want to live there.

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From Corfe Castle to Kingston Lacy – Part 2

When we last met ” Brave Dame Mary”, (Lady Mary Banks) in 1645, she had just been rudely ejected from her “palatial” apartments in Corfe Castle by a troop of Parliamentarian “Roundhead” soldiers having been betrayed by the foul Colonel Pitman.

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Time To Hang Up My Boots – Almost !

I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well.  Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…

Read More

Gumbo’s Pic of the Day, October 25, 2014: Styles of Stiles

The footpaths of the United Kingdom crisscross the countryside, without regard to boundaries of private property.  The paths are ancient rights-of-way, protected by law and anyone who thinks, because they own a piece of land they can prevent access, is soon set right by the vigorous enforcement of militant walkers.

Read More

Little Crosby – 17th Century Village

Just thought I’d share my enjoyable walk for a Sunday afternoon. This is Little Crosby Village.  8 miles north of Liverpool UK. Today. It’s an odd sort of village. It helps if you’re Roman Catholic if you want to live there.

Read More

From Corfe Castle to Kingston Lacy – Part 2

When we last met ” Brave Dame Mary”, (Lady Mary Banks) in 1645, she had just been rudely ejected from her “palatial” apartments in Corfe Castle by a troop of Parliamentarian “Roundhead” soldiers having been betrayed by the foul Colonel Pitman.

Read More