Chipping Campdon & Oxford, England

Chipping Campdon & Oxford, England 7 – 10 August 2014 In the Cotswolds now, the quaint part of central England. Cottages with thatched roofs and hillside pastures with sheep grazing. Our room in the B&B is an apartment over the garage — it’s like we have our own place! Took…

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Chepstow & Tintern, Wales

Chepstow & Tintern, Wales6 August 2014 Visited the ruins of Chepstow Castle and Tintern Abbey, just east of Cardiff in Wales. The abbey ruins were the most spectacular we have seen! Sat at a picnic table outside having our tea, scones, jam and clotted cream before exploring inside. Photo Gallery

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Cardiff, Wales

Cardiff, Wales4 – 6 August 2014 Toured Cardiff Castle, ruins right in the middle of a modern city. Highlight of Cardiff (especially for Michael): The Doctor Who Experience. The street signs directing you to it have an icon of a Dalek! Photo Gallery

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Bath, England

Bath, England1 – 3 August 2014 Tour bus ride around Bath to see the major sites and get our bearings. Had some of the best Italian food for lunch one day. Toured the Roman Baths in the evening. Took a boat cruise up the river with a salty skipper. Went…

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