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Þrístapar – Iceland
The site of the last execution in Iceland. Sometimes travel isn’t just about taking photos of magnificent scenery, visiting well known landmarks and staying in exotic places. Sometimes it’s about learning about the past, meeting people who have lived before and how they shaped the present and feeling a sense of wonder (and relief) at… Read more
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Iceland Tour, Day 3
Berjaya Iceland Hotel. The hotel was clean, the rooms were large with plenty of room to relax and enjoy the awesome view from the huge window. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of tea and coffee available. It had a good shower and a great breakfast, as it was with all places we… Read more
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Edlingham Castle
“What’s that down there? There, on the right.” Our necks were on a swivel as all three of us craned our necks to see. Down in the valley we could see some grey ruins standing out against the green fields. Two replies were in unison, “I don’t know, it’s not on Google Maps!” Thankfully our driver… Read more
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Iceland Tour, Day 2
Hotel Natura, Reykjavik. My room was clean, spacious and the bed was comfortable, so I woke early, ready and waiting for breakfast to commence. And what a breakfast it was. The choices available were enough to satisfy the pickiest of eaters and serving plates were filled as soon as they were emptied. The previous evening… Read more
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Edinburgh to Inverness
We’d been in Edinburgh for 4 days and were about to head north into the highlands. We hadn’t used our car much as it was easier to catch the bus than fight the traffic, but the seagulls had used the car as a toilet, so we made our way to the nearest car wash to… Read more
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Bonamargy Friary
One of the advantages of driving yourself is if you see a sign that looks interesting, you can stop, turn and explore. I did this on several occasions while in Northern Ireland, the first being Bonamargy Friary. Never heard of it? No? Well neither had I! But it has a long and somewhat troubled history… Read more
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