2 October 2024 York (CAMPSITE 76 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (164)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

2 October 2024 York

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A good walk about this morning managed to spot a couple of the ghosts most of them seem to be in paid for attractions.

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Whilst a muddy walk into town was wondering where the BIG wheel was and it appears.

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Managed a good Starbucks this morning and in the afternoon a good coffee at Pret Manger.

As usual Betties starts getting busy early.

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Managed to see one of the only bikes in York that never get stolen.

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Love these paintings outside the Spark food court.

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Must be getting close to home when I see a street name like this!

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1 October 2024 York (CAMPSITE 76 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (164)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

1 October 2024 York

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Back in York again.

Before leaving I whent through the check list of getting ready to go for a coffee.

  1. Shower and smell good
  2. Clean clothes.
  3. Looking good.
  4. Check opening times on the website (0900)
  5. Set off early enough to take my time.

Looks good eh!

On arrival at Hawes  coffee shop 1005

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On arrival in York had a walk into town to look at the new Ghost sculpture walk. Couldn’t find any. So went for a Costa coffee Ugh what a horrible experience.

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Found some where NOT to live.

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24 – 25 September 2024 Southport (CAMPSITE 73 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (162)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

24 September 2024 Southport

Good journey up lots of motorway again. On arrival had a walk into town for a coffee.

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They are getting ready for the comedy festival.

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This place is quite a lovely place but like Peterborough has town center alarms for police.

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25 September 2024 Southport

Walk into town for a good look around then did some washing and walked down to see if the tide was in. (I should be so lucky)

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Walked into town again after lunch the floral display for the children has now been cleaned up.

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Unhooked and had a drive to the super market to save time in the morning then another walk into town O and yes another coffee and cake. (still not getting fat).

20 – 21 September 2024 Shrewsbury (CAMPSITE 71 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (162)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

20  September 2024 Shrewsbury

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Good drive up mostly motorways M40, M42, M5, M6, M54 slow traffic  and bad road surfaces the M6 is terrible it must be wreaking vehicles it will take ages to get the road up to a good standard again.

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21 September 2024 Shrewsbury

In to town this morning for a Starbucks and a bit of shopping. Back to the site for a washing day good laundry here.

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In the afternoon back into down as rain is expected this afternoon had a look round the art gallery and museum.

Love the bed it would look good in the van.

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18-19 September 2024 Warwick (CAMPSITE 70 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (162)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

18 September 2024 Warwick

A good drive up arriving at 1300 as usual. Had a look in Warwick then some sun bathing what fab weather.

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This is what is called an awning pitch. A t6 and a tent yea?

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Lovely sunset at the site.

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19 September 2024 Warwick

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Caught the bus into Stratford this morning for a walk about spotted a lovely coffee shop in an old phone box and the usual Shakespeare stuff.

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In the afternoon up to Royal Leamington Spa. Love the tree.

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What can I really say about this picture?

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15 – 16 September 2024 Tewksbury (CAMPSITE 69 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (159)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

15 September 2024 Tewksbury

Into Cheltenham this morning before leaving north to Tewksbury again my turning point. Very busy in town due to The Battle of Britain Parade and The Starting at 10:30am on Sunday 14th July, nine diamonds worth £1000 each will be hidden across Cheltenham and the surrounding areas The diamond Rush the queue was big for the start.

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Good drive up only took 15 mins.

On arrival did my washing and some sun bathing a lovely day

16  September 2024 Tewksbury

Cycle about in town then a walk about in the afternoon another cycle walkabouts and an evening walk in the abbey grounds

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14 September 2024 Cheltenham (CAMPSITE 68 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (159)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

14 September 2024 Cheltenham

Into Gloucester this morning  for another walkabout Pride day today with a massive parade on such a lovely sunny day.  Back to the site then out with the back for a cycle up to the airport again to look at the Terminal and cafe. Then in the afternoon a cycle into Cheltenham a massive antique fair on and a large rock Choir. Tnen up to Ales Cort Costa for a coffee.

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Love the clock below but the bubble clock in Cheltenham has stopped blowing bubbles it may have something to do with a cleaner has to wipe the floor every hour to stop it been slippery (shame but a bad design)

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More graffiti.

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12 – 13 September 2024 Cheltenham (CAMPSITE 68 SINCE DECEMBER 2023) CYCLES (157)17 COUNTRIES IN 16 YEARS

12  September 2024 Cheltenham

In to Cheltenham in the morning afternoon mixed rain hail so nothing. I did notice the trees have some interesting shapes of animal heads ?

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13 September 2024 Cheltenham

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Into Cheltenham by bus for coffee and a bit of shopping. On getting back had a cycle along to the airport and to try and find an old wartime bunker.

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In the afternoon a cycle into Cheltenham then another cycle up to Arles Transport Hub to see the new costa up there.

I noticed that been near a spy place that my pitch had been bugged.

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15 years 150000 miles of European Travel through 16 Counties