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Tag: London

And in the end…

And in the end…

It’s our last night in London, and today has been, as expected, a whirlwind of more sightseeing. More history, more London streets, and the pedestrian crossings that cross them (well at least a specific one). But before I get there, let me backtrack through the highlights of the last few days.

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Posted on September 30, 2013March 30, 2015Author SimeonCategories EuropeTags Battle, England, LondonLeave a comment on And in the end…
Salisbury

Salisbury

Today can be roughly divided into two categories: (1) Driving out of London; and (2) Moving on and finding a way to rebuild from the rubble of our lives.

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Posted on September 26, 2013March 30, 2015Author hollyCategories EuropeTags England, London, Salisbury2 Comments on Salisbury
London’s Greatest Hits

London’s Greatest Hits

Since putting the trip’s false start(s) behind us, in the last day and a half we’ve been doing a lot of walking, thankfully not much getting lost, and have been seeing a lot of the sights.

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Posted on September 25, 2013March 30, 2015Author SimeonCategories EuropeTags England, London1 Comment on London’s Greatest Hits
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