It seems that normal service has resumed at least for a while with my internet connection. So now I can share with you the impressive views that can be seen from Edinburgh Castle:
A larger version of the last picture can be viewed here.
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Filed under Anecdotes, Crookham 2009, Holidays
Edinburgh Views
18 Comments CherryPie on Oct 18th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Crookham 2009, Heritage, Holidays
Edinburgh Castle
It had been a long time since I last visited Edinburgh Castle so during my stay in Northumberland I ventured across the border to see how it had changed since my last visit. I mostly managed to miss the rain. It only rained for 20 minutes in Edinburgh, but back across the border in England [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Oct 15th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Books, Holidays, Kent Autumn 2009, Science & Nature
Spending Time at the Royal Institution
Back to my weekend away. This started with a leisurely drive to Orpington where we parked the car and took a brief train ride into London, much easier than struggling to drive through the city. The leisurely drive included a stop for a pub lunch.
On the way to the Royal Institution, I found myself [...]
7 Comments CherryPie on Oct 14th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Holidays, Kent Autumn 2009
My Weekend Away
As you can see I am now back from my long weekend. I hadn’t planned on another holiday quite so soon after my last one, but after I reviewed Christopher Lloyd’s previous book he commented on my blog and sent me tickets to the launch of his new book. I thought it was too good [...]
17 Comments CherryPie on Oct 12th 2009
Filed under Anecdotes, Crookham 2009, Gardens, Holidays
The Italian Terrace at Cragside
I am going to be busy again for a few days, but before that I shall walk you down to the Formal Gardens. I have found a nice bench where you can sit and enjoy the gardens, I shall meet you there later
The Loggia was probably made at Armstrong’s Elswick works. It is [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Oct 8th 2009
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The Coach House
The Coach House at Crookham was just as wonderful as I remembered. You can see from my new mosaic the little changes that have been made to my favourite room. It was a lovely place to sit and relax with a pre dinner Sherry before making the way to the dining room for interesting conversation [...]
10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 28th 2009
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Thoughts of my Hols
Today I have spent a lot of time sorting out my holiday photographs, all 445 of them. I seem to have got a bit carried away, thank goodness for digital cameras!
Northumberland ranks as one of my favorite places in the world. It has everything I love; dramatic landscapes, gardens, castles and history. [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2009
