2021 hike back in the UK Winchester to Canterbury – Page 2

Day 1 Winchester to Alresford

So, first apologies for the delay in posting both wifi and cell coverage sucks in the central UK. Second, before I step off on the trek, I wanted to show off my new Osprey Talon 22 pack. I had a ‘22 but it was a S/M (I got it on sale) and the frame wasContinue reading “Day 1 Winchester to Alresford”

Stonehenge what I expected but not.

So, before we move onto Stonehenge one more interesting story about Salisbury Cathedral. It moved. The castle, and adjacent cathedral, were originally built on top of a high hill that was easily defended. Unfortunately, it had a poor source of water and ultimately had to be moved. The story goes that the king had theContinue reading “Stonehenge what I expected but not.”

Day 0.b more Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge

Well, as I write this the morning of day three, the wind is howling creating a driving rain. Glad we’re not starting our hike for another two hours 😃. Continuing with Salisbury, the Cathedral was, and still is, used as a place of internment with tombs scattered throughout the structure. Her majesty the queen hasContinue reading “Day 0.b more Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge”