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Day 0 post 2: Kings Cross – platinum loos and magical platforms
We started our train journey in Catford, which borders Forest Hill, where I grew up. The name probably comes from “cattle ford” across the river Ravensbourne. It’s been a multi-cultural working-class area of South East London for all the time I’ve known it, although its history stretches back to the 13th century, when, like most…
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Day 0 post 1: On our way to Scotland
We are on our train to Edinburgh and our tracking is now live. This is one of the fastest trains in the UK, with speeds of up to 125 miles an hour (we are currently doing 121). So for those who were wondering, we haven’t developed superhero powers… Our destination today is Milngavie – on…
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Flying to the UK
Daytime flight Syracuse – Newark – London Heathrow. Arrived safe and sound. Upgraded on the short hop from Syracuse – Newark. I so much prefer the daytime flight when it works. No having to try and sleep ….
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Practice hike at Green Lakes
Local Practice Hike at Green Lakes State Park on Wednesday before leaving for the UK