(written by Dave) We are on an overnight sleeper train from London to Scotland. We’ve never done this before, how exciting. Nancy hates long car rides and ferries – I’m not sure how I talked her into this train thing. We’ve only just left the platform and the train is bouncing every which way – … Continue reading Someday, August 2012 – On a train, I think…
Month: August 2012
London times
(written by Nancy) Well, it’s been an exciting couple of days in London! We are enjoying all the comforts of home at Leigh’s place in London – a comfy bed, great food and great company make for a lovely visit. And, despite all of the stories of gloomy London weather the sun has been shining … Continue reading London times
Olympic fever to London – Maldon to London (34/19,342ks – 240m)
(written by Dave) Camping in Maldon was quiet. Almost too quiet. Kind of a weird area. There were at least 4 caravan parks but ours was empty except for a couple other folks. We had rain overnight but by the time we got up, the tent was virtually dry, thanks to a nice breeze that … Continue reading Olympic fever to London – Maldon to London (34/19,342ks – 240m)
Through the English countryside – Bradfield to Maldon (45/19,308ks – 225m)
(written by Nancy) Our first night in England went off without a hitch – the afternoon rain we had was over by the time we finished dinner and headed back to the tent. There were quite a few tents and caravans in the pub camping ground but all was quiet once it got dark. I … Continue reading Through the English countryside – Bradfield to Maldon (45/19,308ks – 225m)
We’ve made it to England! (17/19,263ks, 73m)
(Written by Dave) We’ve made it to jolly old England – or rather, the UK – our 23rd country. We will ride our bike here more than the last few countries! Nancy (and I) both survived the ferry. It was a little bumpy but with all her ferry tricks, Nancy managed to sleep for 12 … Continue reading We’ve made it to England! (17/19,263ks, 73m)
To Ystad, Demark and onto the UK
(Written by Dave) We are currently on the ferry from Demark to the UK. We’ve been on a transport whirlwind the last couple days. We started two days ago seeing Nancy’s sisters off in Stockholm. We managed to get up at 4AM to wish them safe travels. After a couple of hours more sleep we … Continue reading To Ystad, Demark and onto the UK
Back to Stockholm and goodbye to our guest writers
(Written by Dave) We are back in Stockholm, or at least we are at the Stockholm airport. We are staying here tonight because Gretchen and Kathie have an early flight in the morning tomorrow. We could have stayed in the city but wanted one more night with them. I guess that means that the visit … Continue reading Back to Stockholm and goodbye to our guest writers
Horsing around in Rattvik
(by Kathie and Gretchen, Nancy’s sisters – one more day off for us!) We began the day with a simple breakfast of yogurt, muesli, and some nice rolls at the Dala Warshus restaurant (free with the cabin). The actual ambience of the dining room was very quaint although looking around the room it was full … Continue reading Horsing around in Rattvik
Guest authors in Sweden
(by Kathie and Gretchen, Nancy’s sisters – Giving Nancy and I the day off. Spelling errors, though there are probably none, are not the fault of the junior or senior editors. Ok, over to the girls...) This morning, we reluctantly left the idyllic little cabin on Lake Sör-Algen, which was a serendipitous find at the … Continue reading Guest authors in Sweden
Through the land of lakes to Hällefors
(written by Nancy) Dave and I survived the night in the quaintly named ‘sleeping loft’ of the cabin last night. It was basically a little attic alcove with two twin mattresses. The size of the space was such that the mattresses were pushed up against the edges so you couldn’t really raise your head without … Continue reading Through the land of lakes to Hällefors
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