Monthly Archives: October 2017

Arnhem: Holland

Arnhem Holland   Sometimes slow is the way to go. I could have flown to Holland in an hour from any of London’s airports but they are stressful places full of angst and worry. For this trip I ventured into the world of the overnight ferry and what a joy it was. From Harwich International

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Hamburg: Germany

Hamburg Germany In the early 1960’s Hamburg had the reputation of a racy place to be as well as dangerous. The docks were not for the faint hearted and there wasn’t much to do except follow the sailors to the red light district where you might have heard the Beatles who cut their teeth there.

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The Old Coastguard: Cornwall

The Old Coastguard The Parade Mousehole Penzance Cornwall TR19 6PR Tel: 01736 731 222   When I have those day dreams that we all have from time to time about leaving the city for a calmer life away from ‘here’ with ‘great views by the sea’, ‘somewhere quiet’, ‘comfortable’, ‘outstanding food’ well I’ve just discovered

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