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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
... after some ribs for me and potato skins for Deb, were on the plane which leave pretty much on time, waiting for drinks was a bit like waiting for a bus but inevitably after an hour, two turn up at once, happy holidays. Later that same night...... Not sure what's going on, looks like the chosen few got fed, but we weren't part of that elitist group, ah well, looks like the one AM drinks are on there way, Ooh, and there's food too, and as good as it gets for airline ...
Back home again
... was quick, the luggage waiting for us (very impressive) and we just straight onto the Heathrow Express. This got us nicely into paddington to connect with the 1806 so we were back in Home by 2130 tired but glad we had made that train as the next we 2 hours later.
All in all a fantastic holiday which went like clockwork and we both enjoyed every second. Thanks for everyone who commented, we read them with great interest and the odd laff.
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Brake issues ...
... tourists, coaches and gaudy, cheesy shops... but the Gorge itself was uncluttered. Few people and no signage.
As we drove through to the end, the land opened out again and the views looking towards Glastonbury are beautiful. The Tor pokes out of the middle of the landscape and is visible for miles around.
Wells was the next stop, where we parked and the car was instantly a draw, with people wanting to take photos, and the local drunk who had come out ...
Exeter and South
... the Lady Chapel beyond the High Altar we found a recent Madonna that was designed for the cathedral. What I did find that was different from most of the cathedrals we visited was a side chapel that was completely white with a white ceiling with bosses. The St. Mary's Altar in the chapel is the location of daily worship services and weekly eucharists. The memorials were equally intriging as those ...
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