“Don’t settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something.”’ — Ashton Kutcher

Glastonbury Walking Tour: Tor & Abbey, A Town of Myths & Legends 

Shrouded in Arthurian Myth and rich in mystical association, the Town of Glastonbury was one of the most       important for pilgrims in England

Now thousands flock here for the

annual festival

and for the

Summer Solstice on Mid-Summer’s Day (June 21)

“Glastonbury”  GREAT BRITAIN

Visit Glastonbury

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The Abacos Travel Guide

This is a picture I took on our first trip to  Abaco—-Not a place I knew a lot about when I started my research==Pic was taken from the back porch of the house we rented….

The Boating Capital of THE BAHAMAS

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The Campbells Are Coming – Clan Campbell

Ivernary–Achabald Campbell

Earl of Hay and third duke of Argyll, who rebuilt Inverary Castle and founded Invernary New Town, a pioneering effort in town Planning that was largely implemented by architect Robert Mylne during the era of the fifth duke

Scotland, A History–Edited by Jenny Wormald

Clan Campbel: Feuds, Tartan, History & Castle

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Home Decor and Lots Lots More

  

Things to Do  DOWNTOWN DIRECTORY

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Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

Top 10 Concert Venues in the United States

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Shark and Wildlife Viewing Adventure in Key West

 

More Key West for the non-drinker adult and for those who want to bring their children as well.

I liked the description I read about Duval (Key West’s main drag) —-Duval is “always crowded with pedestrian, bicycles, open air trolleys tours—nice for kids as well as adults….and it’s always fun watching folks walking around with everything from parrots to lizards perched on their shoulders. Now what kid—and even a few funner  adult wouldn’t like that.

Things To Do With Kids in Key West

 

Key West is also fun to view—it’s architecture is original and I personally love it—take this house:  It’s an eyebrow house/cottage, named for the over handing roof which shades part of the windows.  According to the reports I’ve read there are only 18 of these houses in the world and yeah you guessed it: they’re only in Key West.

Where to walk around at night with family in Key West?

City Cemetery, Key West, Florida | Historic Houston

You can visit the

Key West Cemetery

there’s no charge and all kinds of interesting stones—including this one above where the family went broke doing stones for not only all the family but a whole lot of the pets.   And it’s excellent to tour even without the big lizards that also live there now.

Key West Cemetery Iguana

Key West – KidZone

 Mel Fisher Museum| Key West | Treasure | Slave Trade

Mel Fisher Maritime Museum

“Today’s the day” was Mel Fisher’s mantra. Fortunately, his lifelong hunt for ancient buried treasure was realized before he died so his mantra held true. The day was July 20, 1985, when, after 17 years of searching, Mel Fisher and his crew recovered $450 million worth of buried treasure from ocean floor just offshore from Key West. The Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita, two Spanish galleon ships that sunk in 1622, carried 40 tons of gold and silver, Pieces of Eight gold coins, Columbian emeralds, over 1,000 bars of silver and other gold artifacts.

 Newest Key West Attractions trip with a 7 and a six year old

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How To Live Your Best Life At Any Age

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The Abaco Islands
from Little Abaco to Sandy Point

 

Ok sharing one of the vacations I planned and enjoyed in the past

The picture is of a third bedroom of a house we along with another couple rented .  It was on a area that stretched out on the water with one side being higher and  holding all the house a bit above the sea on one side and the other side with our own private beach

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The Boating Capital of THE BAHAMAS

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The Inn at Troway

This early Victorian pub is set in a picturesque location and offers delightful views out over the rolling countryside, makes the most of these by grabbing aseeat either on the terrace or in anh o the dining rooms. This is an area popular with walkers and the food is satisfying, healthy, perfect for refueling after a brisk morning walk.

Eating Out in Pubs–Michelion 2013

 

Eckington, Derbyshire

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ERIKA’S TEAROOM & GIFTS WHERE MEMORIES ARE MADE WITH EVERY CUP

 

 

Clermont Florida Accommodations

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Mennello Museum of American Art

 

THESE ART EXHIBITIONS IN 2024 ARE AT THE TOP OF OUR CULTURE ROSTER

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London Top Tours & Activities

Carnaby Street

Walking the Streets of London

 

Carnaby Street

is best known for it’s involvement in the 1960s with it’s shops that  greatly contributed to the counter culture.   Today it  still has  lots of shops and a number of note worthy restaurants.

 

_Celebrating 50 Years of Carnaby Street Cool

 

King's Road London - 11 Reasons You Need to Discover This Street

King’s Road

Once  the private Road of  King Charles II to travel to Kew Palace, the Kings Road today is a major public thorough fare.  It’s also the top shopping district in Chelsea.  With retailers from BOSS to John Lewis found here

London sunny day stroll: A walking tour of Chelsea’s King’s Road on Coronation Weekend 

Bond Street

High end shopping, from Cartier to Vutton.  Some people say the street’s length is a bit on the short side—but then qualify that as a blessing to your checking account.

LONDON CITY TOUR | Oxford Street & Bond Street Station 2024 | London Walk Tour [4K]

 

Where to Eat Near Oxford Street When Christmas Shopping Has Drained Your Soul

Oxford  Street

Everything from Marks and Spencer to Adidas.  At Christmas home to one of the best holiday decor in London

Is London’s Oxford Street the CRAZIEST place to be at Christmas? The best decorations!

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5 Ways To Incorporate Music Into Your Life

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Accommodations in The Abacos

Another view  from  our back porch

Abaco Islands

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How to express your talents

This is paragraph from the 4th Chapter “Ragnar”

——from a yet Untitled—-Manuscript that I am the author of so I hope you enjoy it and don’t think my style is too bad

 

As I entered (the narrative is that of Sarren, the main character of the story) Alaric raised his eye and looked to me with his soft smile of recognition .  I came Ifor to set between him and mother.  .  I am aware that my husband and you had discussed being wed to Sarren..”  I didn’t know this information and leaned slowly forward  to put me more in line of the conversation.  I knew even at that young age that is was not unheard of that a child fostered with a laird  to be wedded into family assuring the continuance of the line, the control remaining with the family as well.  It would probably have not been a bad match in a time when many in this circumstance would have  been revolted or sadden to tears.  Mother went on “I am sorry but Sarren was never meant to remain here.  There was a written agreement with Gayon that our first born would be

 mine to do with as I decide. It was also written —and ”   The diners went silent.  My husband Gayon left  you, in the absence of a surviving heir, his land and Royal titles.  She raised her eyes to the men who set at the dining hall, who collectively took deep breath at the announcement.

The History and Sites of King Arthur

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17 Fun Online Trivia Games for Zoom

The Advantages Of Playing Trivia In Your Golden Year

HOW TO HOST A QUIZ NIGHT

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 Our Locations

 

 Chamberland’s Natural

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5 Great Yorkshire Myths and Legends

  

Goathland

This is a land of grey stone houses where large sheep wander about and vehicles venture forth with an eye out for the beasts who have an ancient grant to graze on the village green.  This is one of the new villages that sets on these moorlands.

Glendale House

Has rental rooms just click above to see rates.

Built in 1875 by Edward Fuller Swell who was uncle to Ann Sewell, author of Black Beauty.

It and the village were used for several movies and TV shows but of most note is the filming of Harry Potter here for a short time :  Goathland station was transformed into “Hogsmeade” station, simply by making the wall a couple of feet higher, and altering the names on the station, and the benches. The village became inundated with trucks, trailers, cameras, and reporters for about a week. The Warner Bros helicopter spent a couple of days doing aerial shots, and at play times, used to fly low over the school and wave at the kids. Several of the village children were used as extras, and my wife and two of her friends, were roped into becoming the wardrobe department, sewing “Hogwarts” badges on all the uniforms, and altering costumes, including Robbie Coltrane’s trousers.

Harry Potter

I visited this area on a day tour out of York several years ago and the village was not large but we saw the sheep use all the little and big strips to fill their bellies.

 

Ways to get to Gothland  from London

Best Walking Trails in Goathland

Goathland has been described as a attractive moorland village, and a popular starting point for walks on the North York Moors

 

North Yorkshire England | York and North York Moors National Park

these are added to by the many streams that pour over the rocks at many sites.  The best of these is High Mallyan Spout–pictured above.

 

High Mallyan Spout

Romans on the Moors

 

Nearby are these impressive remains of

the Roman road thru the area

 

‘Unleashed, mad and dangerous’: How Britain’s wild, romantic moorland is our ‘signature habitat’, inspiring everything from Beowulf to The Hound of the Baskervilles

 

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How to Recognize Emotional Distress, Plus 5 Tips to Help You Cope

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Anne Boleyn’s Re-constructed Face Revealed, with History

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And the view from our dock—it was a nice place–More of our Abaco

 

ABACO TOURS & ACTIVITIES

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Norse Mythology Tour in Scandinavia

 

Lofn

The  Scandinavian love goddess had a special purpose:  She was charged with soothing over love’s difficulties l Lofn received the prayers of those separated from their lovers and was empowered to bring together those she favored.

New Book of Goddesses and Heroes.

E. Heroines and  Patrick Monaghn

 

13 Great Viking Sites and Festivals in Norway

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Sinatra’s Coffee Company

 

Visit Lake Helen/Cassadaga

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Best Summer Camps in the USA

 

Best Summer Camps in the World

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The Vengeance of Mothers: The Journals of Margaret Kelly & Molly McGill: A Novel (One Thousand White Women Series, 2) Paperback – September 4, 2018

One Thousand White Women (20th Anniversary Edition): The Journals of May Dodd: A Novel (One Thousand White Women Series, 1)

         Series #1 of the One Thousand White Women series

 

Strongheart (One Thousand White Women Series, 3) Paperback – April 6, 2021

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PolkMuseumofart.org

 

How to visit Lakeland Fl.

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A Super-Squirrel’s Powers Are Discovered in Flora and Ulysses Clip

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