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Edinburgh – An Acropolis and a Nelson Monument

Edinburgh – An Acropolis and a Nelson Monument

Our latest short trip was a visit to Edinburgh. We had both only visited the Scottish capital once before, and that only very briefly. We set off on the Sunday morning amid reports of forthcoming blizzards. Thankfully, though we encountered some wintry conditions on the journey, we arrived in Edinburgh to find the city without snow (if a little cold). It was mid-afternoon so we decided upon some walking while it was still light. We were staying just outside the city…

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Portmeirion – I am not a number I am a free man!

Portmeirion – I am not a number I am a free man!

For those of a certain age, you will remember The Prisoner, which was filmed in Portmeirion. This was our Tuesday destination. The weather was awful – wet and windy – but we went anyway! We wandered around for a while looking at all the buildings. However we were soon starting to feel miserable – cold and wet! We found a restaurant in the centre of the village, so stopped for some homemade soup and a nice cup of tea which…

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