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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 ...
Chapter Five - Dover Castle
... and drizzle. At Dover we encounter a roaring gale and just drive through this rather unprepossessing port town. It's the closest town to the European continent, just 21 miles (34 kms.), and the coast of France can be seen from the cliff tops on a clear day (certainly not today!). Our destination is Dover Castle.
If you have ...
Chapter Four - Sandwich and the coast
... finally land up at the Beach Hut Café (many miles from any beach) on Breezy Corner (no corner, and no breeze). I enjoy a terrific carrot and tomato soup while waiting for the others.
We now continue to the coast of the English Channel at Ramsgate, which we find somewhat depressing. This is a seaside resort that has seen better days and now ...
Chapter Three - Canterbury Cathedral
... we are here to attend the morning service”
“You are a bit early for that. It’s not until 11:00. Come by at 10:30 and you’ll be able to get in.”
Canterbury. The city dates from AD 597, when St. Augustine was sent by the pope as a missionary to Britain. Construction of the present cathedral was started in 1070.
We wander down the ...
Chapter Two. Lenham
... advice is expedient.
It’s easy to find our way to Maidstone, but difficult to navigate the city streets. One false turn ends us up in the paid parking lot for the neighbouring shopping precinct. Not to worry. As well as getting our supplies at the supermarket, we also get to tour the rather scruffy mall.
When we get ...
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