Day #10 our final day in England, but not to fear as we head off for the continent. We leave … Continue reading Day #10: And now for the rest of the journey!!!

Traveling southwest of London, about 90 km, we visited the Stopham estate near the village of Pulborough. Of particular interest … Continue reading Day #9: Pulborough and Stopham

No, not the iconic Clash album, but just as important. Having settled into our hotel for a 3-day stay, we … Continue reading Days #7 and #8: London Calling!

“We owe the Magna Carta to the cowardice and tyranny of King John. King John (1166-1216) was an unusually cruel … Continue reading Day #6: Runnymede

After a busy morning at Salisbury Cathedral and Magna Carta #2, we decided to head south to the seaside city … Continue reading Day #5 (Afternoon) : A trip to Upwey and Weymouth

Salisbury Cathedral, located in Salisbury, England, is one of the most iconic examples of Early English Gothic architecture. It was … Continue reading Day #5: Salisbury and Magna Carta (#2)

As I traveled southward to Salisbury and another original Magna Carta, we stopped along the way to visit another World … Continue reading Day #4: On to Salisbury, with a stop at Stonehenge!

After an early morning get away, Muffy (my trusty navigator), and I traveled 6 hours south to the Lincoln, UK, … Continue reading Day #3: Goodbye Scotland, Hello England…….

The Palace of Holyrood is the British monarch’s official residence in Scotland. It’s known for royal history, stunning architecture, and … Continue reading Day #2 : Edinburgh, the really old stuff

After arriving in Edinburgh, Scotland, I headed northwest of the city to see two modern attractions: First, the Kelpies, which … Continue reading FFT 2025: Day #1 / Jeff’s trip begins with Edinburgh, Scotland