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Floods in the UK
Heavy down pours cause severe flooding http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20493378 http://m.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/24/ uk-flood-warnings-heavy-rain-forecast With nations meeting in Doha to discuss a global plan to tackle climate change, the terrible floods hitting the UK are a stark warning about the need for urgent action to cut emissions (Labour accuses ministers of flood defence cuts, 27 November). ...
Off to Heathrow for a flight down south
... it Wetherspoons indulging in our first holiday drink. Looks like the blog may be short lived as the bag with all the chargers in it, does not appear to have one for the iPad. Panic over, found myself in the Dixon travel shop and they had just what I've always wanted, a world traveler iPad charging pack for a mere £35, rather pleased I didn't forget anything that would have been expensive. Through screening and find a pleasant bar, terminal four is much nicer than ...
Back home again
So leisurely start to the day with repacking for the journey and a late breakfast. We were picked up on time at 12 and headed for the airport where we checked in with a slight sweat; my case was bang on 23kgs (the limit) Gill's came in at 26.5 kgs but no one said anything , so we didn't either. Good on time flight back with a surprisingly decent meal and free drinks, a novelty in this age. We arrived back at Heathrow on time, long walk in T5 but the ...
Brake issues ...
After a Hotel room coffee and a good cough, we moved off yet again.
There is a sort of playground area near the cathedral which is made up from pieces of an aeroplane. It looks as thought the plane has crashed into the ground ... tacky or what?
Driving up Park Street with the Wills building at the top, we followed a dust cart, or whatever they are now called. A green one. Dead smart.
Leaving Bristol, we headed south. It was chilly but the sun was ...
Exeter and South
... We walked from the shop to catch our bus back to our car. As we waited a young woman walked up to the bus stop wearing sneakers that I know Travis Wright would find magnificent and truly have enjoyed for the casual moments.
We checked out of the hotel and left by car for a side trip to Sidmouth ...
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- Swimming pool
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Fitness/Health center
- Business Services
- Free parking
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