Monthly Archives: September 2010

Route 93

Posted on September 30, 2010 by

Yesterday we drove from Jasper down to Banff. Well, down to Canmore to be precise, which is just outside Banff national park. The road down from Jasper to Banff is Alberta Highway North Route 93 – better known as the … Continue reading →

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The Rockies

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

So I flew into Canada at the end of last week. It’s 4 years since I was last in Canada and it’s really good to be back. After starting in Banff National Park (about an hour’s drive from Calgary airport) … Continue reading →

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Pomp & Circumstance

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

Yesterday I’d arranged to meet friends as we were heading to Marlborough House which is just off the Mall. I suggested that we meet first outside Buckingham Palace. I hadn’t counted on just how busy it would be. In a … Continue reading →

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Don’t cry for me Argentina

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

So I’ve enjoyed Open House this weekend. For those not familiar – ‘open house’ weekend occurs one weekend a year during which many of London’s normally private buildings open to the public, for free. I will probably blog about the … Continue reading →

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Vignettes – 14/09/10

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

It was only drizzling when I left the office, post-gym. I had actually over-done it at the gym and – though mentally quite sparky – was physically exhausted. I kept sweating even after the cool down, shower, change, etc. That’s … Continue reading →

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Et in Arcadia ego

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

As part of my great northern road-trip we visited Brideshead (aka Castle Howard), not far from York. It is one of England’s ‘great’ country houses and is set in exquisite rolling parkland. It is still owned and lived in by … Continue reading →

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