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There's No Place Like Home
... pedicure, manicure and haircut only cost £7!!
Our last day in Bangkok happended to be the King's birthday. The Thai king is the worlds longest reigning monarch, and is worshipped like a god in Thailand. Each day of the week is seen as a different colour, as the King was born on a Monday (yellow), every single person in Bangkok was wearing bright yellow t-shirts, it was so colourful. The city had such a happy atmosphere all day, it was great to be part ...
From Chartwell to Canterbury
... then" and "now" which were interesting. two of the rooms have been transformed to museums, but these were so crowded that we didn’t linger. One had Churchill’s gifts and awards while the other held a variety of his uniforms. We talked briefly to the docent in the bedroom, and he had some interesting stories. We learned that Mrs. Churchill wanted nothing but pale flowers (preferably white) in the house, and that the wall around the ...
Chapter Five - Dover Castle
... century. One can only imagine how dank and dark this place was before central heating and electric lighting. On the lower floor is the vast kitchen. Upper floors contain the living and sleeping quarters.The steep stone steps are ******* Margarita, who wonders why English Heritage didn’t spend a few more pounds to install an elevator ...
Chapter Four - Sandwich and the coast
Yes, my friends, there is a place called Sandwich, and it's named after the 4th. Earl of Sandwich who is purported to have invented the sandwich during a particularly elongated gambling session. So indeed we'll have a ham sandwich in Sandwich.
The town of Sandwich of course predates the brilliant invention of the Earl of Sandwich and was ...
Chapter Three - Canterbury Cathedral
... service, for free.
We find seats in the beautiful quire just past the nave, facing the choir. The experience brings me back to my youth in Droxford when I went to Sunday morning services every week with my mother. After such a long time, I actually remember many of the prayers and responses, even though I am no longer a believer. The choir is absolutely divine, singing several ...