The question of what to do in London that couldn’t be done in New Zealand, whilst also taking in a touch of luxury, and celebrating Christmas without the crowds required a little thought. perhaps the answer was to see the Changing of the Guard, and then a canal boat dinner? I’ve always wanted to cruiseContinue reading “From tourism traps to the real deal: a day out in London”
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High achievement indeed.
On a train trip, three middle-aged folk, clearly friends, were discussing their teenage offspring various educational futures. Several options were covered, all involving university, regardless of passions and probable future careers. Shock horror when I suggested there were other pathways! Apparently which university, and the college within it, are important badges of honour which mustContinue reading “High achievement indeed.”
Not just the end of the line…
According to most maps, the Manchester to Buxton train route passes through towns and villages which dotted between more rural areas, but in truth urban sprawl has absorbed old boundaries, meaning these seperate identities now touch hands. There’s no rural to be seen until just before Middlewood, and the first real farms are even furtherContinue reading “Not just the end of the line…”
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