Monthly Archives: January 2014

More to Iceland than Northern Lights

Posted on January 29, 2014 by suzykewct

I admit that the first two reasons for my trip to Iceland were to see the Aurora Borealis in a fantastic setting. As it’s turned out, the Lights have been disappointing. Solar activity that generates the phenomenon takes two to … Continue reading →

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Iceland update

Posted on January 24, 2014 by suzykewct

Take a look at the comment/s for my previous post for an update on my visit so far to Iceland. Big news, too – I walked down to the local ‘Home Depot’ type place using directions from the hotel staff … Continue reading →

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Winter in Europe

Posted on January 22, 2014 by suzykewct

Just a quick update… I’ve just come from 5 days in London, where I saw two plays, a ballet and the French Property show. Also spent a day out in the countryside with a friend where we played with birds … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 18-19 January 2014

Posted on January 17, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are the Tube closures for this weekend.  All are in effect for the entire weekend unless stated otherwise. Note Embankment announcement at the bottom… District line – Sunday – Turnham Green to Richmond Metropolitan line – Wembley Park to … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 11-12 January 2014

Posted on January 9, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are the Tube closures for this weekend.  All are in effect for the entire weekend unless stated otherwise. Note Embankment announcement at the bottom… District line – Aldgate East to Barking Hammersmith & City – Liverpool Street to Barking Metropolitan line … Continue reading →

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London Tube closures weekend of 4-5 January 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by suzykewct

Here are the Tube closures for this weekend.  And a Happy New Year! Bakerloo line – Sunday only – Stonebridge Park to Harrow & Wealdstone  Jubilee line – Sunday only – Waterloo to Finchley Road until 1100 Northern – early Sunday morning – Camden Town … Continue reading →

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winter walks around Britain

Posted on January 2, 2014 by suzykewct

From the London Independent. Ten ideas for winter walks of varying lengths around Britain, from Wales and Cornwall to London and Scotland. I went on a woodsy walk in the Ashdown Forest (#8) years ago with Dad. It wasn’t quite … Continue reading →

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The long skinny on London’s Circle Line

Posted on January 1, 2014 by suzykewct

I found this online article explaining the history, problems and dreams regarding the Circle Line, one of London’s most useful Tube lines, especially if you’re the sort of person who wants to avoid changing trains as much as possible between point … Continue reading →

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