Gainsborough House Hotel
Travel Blogs from Swanage
The last day
... our counter at all, despite a number of people including us going to her side but getting a stern rebuff that 'not here'!!...not my numbers!..jobs worth or what! Anyway, despite this and after getting used to the public face approach which is generally stern, it is a great place to visit. A funny sight was as we were leaving the hotel we were shouted at by a very 'Russian' woman, gesticulating with her hands, we quickly realised ...
Getting Ready a Week to go!
... gem every now and then to keep everyone updated, A week to go.... Yipeee x With our hair chopped and money changed to dollars we should probably get packing for our departure tomorrow! 19 hours till we fly yet so much still to do!.. Wish us luck ...
Packing warm clothes!
Well, we are only a a day from going and just about to start the packing. The temperature is about -10 in St Petersburg so the need for very warm clothing is essential. So we needed to get some new gear to make sure we are going to keep cosy. Padded quilted coats are the thing, light, warm, and easy to pack, so those have been ...
Tits and more!
... off gas, switch fridge, lock garage etc.
And so to home.
What did we learn? The heating is super efficient, the cassette lasts a day and a half when that's all you are using and the electric hookup means you can live just like at home.
Next week - Andover and the hawk conservancy. I'm hoping to have a day flying a bird of prey - want to fly a buzzard or a kite or a peregrine falcon. Don't want to fly an owl - they don't do it for me like a howk or falcon.
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Doing nothing all day
... container.
We learned out lesson last week and de-frosted our casserole early, microwaved it and then finished off in the oven.
I have ordered a mattress topper - firm beds are ok, but a gal needs some luxury and softness to help her have a long sleep.
So all in all, a good day - f1 qualifying and strictly come dancing - a mindless but restful day.
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Location
Other places to stay in Swanage
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Grand Hotel Swanage
Burlington Road, Swanage | 2 star hotelfrom $167 -
The Pines Hotel
Burlington Road, Swanage | Hotelfrom $153 -
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge
91 High Street, Swanage | 3 star hotelfrom $149
