shinypenguin, Author at Shiny Penguin

About our trip – the mysteries of the unknown

I really don't know what to expect. I've read some guide books, and watched the movie "The Way" (currently available on NetFlix). Few details are provided about this trip. Still,…

June 2, 2012Spain Trek: Camino del Norte

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The Final Countdown

It's hard to believe that in less than 4 weeks, I'll be in Spain trekking along the northern coast on my way from Santillana Del Mar to Santiago de Compostela.…

May 17, 2012Uncategorized

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Good to be home

I didn't want to admit it on my blog ... but my last day in London I was feeling a bit weepy. I didn't want to leave. And I didn't…

June 29, 2008Uncategorized

England Travels

Ffiona’s in London

For our last supper in London, we went to the famed Ffionas. If you haven't been, then what on EARTH are you doing? You must go! The restaurant owner, Fiona,…

June 27, 2008England Travels

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Amazing Maze

The boys enjoyed traversing the maze at Hampton Court.

June 27, 2008Uncategorized

England Travels

Hampton Court

Today we took a lazy & scenic boat ride to Hampton Court. Starting at Westminster Pier aboard the Connaught river boat, we began our meandering 22 mile southwest journey along…

June 27, 2008England Travels

England Travels

Last full day in London

Whilst drinking my morning coffee (right, sorry it should be tea ... well cheers now, jolly good), I am pouring over London guide books. I'm not ready to go -…

June 27, 2008England Travels

England Travels

Lunch at the Lido

We went to the Tower of London while Kathleen, Marianne, & Michael went to see the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Then we met for lunch at the…

June 26, 2008England Travels

England Travels

Gin & Beer

These are a pair of wooden half-figures dating from the 17th century. It is believed that they came from the old Royal Palace in Greenwich.

June 26, 2008England Travels

England Travels

Tower of London

We visited the Tower of London today. Did you know that 35 Yeoman Warders and their families live within the Tower walls? Every night for the last 700 years they…

June 26, 2008England Travels