George Hotel of Colchester
116 High Street Colchester, Essex, England, CO1 1TD, United Kingdom
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Around the world in 80 days.....
... to write more fully and post same, with pictures, when I get to a port with a proper internet connection. Obviously there will be quite long periods when we are at sea many miles from land and as a consequence, no mobile signal. The ship carries an enormous array of communications equipment but it is solely for the use of the ship and the owners – not passengers. Shame that, because to update more frequently would have been really good. (I looked into satellite comms but ...
Christmas is Coming
... Nano
1 x Apple ipod
2 x Samsung Phones
1 x Samsung Netbook
(Hopefully No Nintendos!)
The netbook will still need a charger but itself can also charge the kindles, the ipods and one of the cameras.
So hopefully the Powermonkey will replace up to 8 chargers!
I trying to ensure it all works so I will update after Christmas.
Pressies to ...
Here we Go!!!
... lands
And drink from fresh fountains
Elixir of travel
Is yours for the taking
New paths to unravel
And new friends awaiting
So away you both fly
With a wing and a prayer
We all wish you goodbye
Good wishes, take care
Thank you judith Brilliant!!!!!!!
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Schools, Malaria and In Laws
Terry & Arthur over
Fiona's Parents came over last week with fantatstic stories of India. Terry keeps meticulous notes on all of her trips abroad so it will be great to go over her notes in detail at Christmas to pick up any tips - although the best tip by far was from Arthur who recommended two wiskeys before bed to keep away Delly Belly. Great for stomach upsets not too sure about my liver - its ...
Great tour guides!
Lisa and James gave us a guided tour of down town Colchester. Amazing park lands and the best ice cream. Highlight was the remains of the Roman wall surrounding the castle.
Today we went to Clacton on Sea where Lisa teaches. It's a beach destination for the locals and was once a popular tourist town. First time we've ever been rained on while the sun was shining.
Almost forgot, we started the morning with a run in the park - me,Lisa and Pat. Yes, Pat was ...
This hotel was formerly known as: Swallow George



