Tag Archives: Travel

Exeter’s (Boring) Underground Passages.

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

      It’s the only underground tour in the whole of England, our guide says. And I was excited. My imagination rolled with so many things to be seen underneath the city of Exeter. There are 2000 year-old Roman walls scattered … Continue reading →

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The Tide, a Train, some Sheep, and a Sunken Boat

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

In the afternoon, when I should be at home, sitting in front of my laptop, madly typing away, or patiently editing photographs, I sometimes go for a walk, usually down the coast, toward Exmouth. Both Lympstone and Exmouth are on … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Bookstore

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

[RNLI = Royal National Lifeboat Institution]

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The Rumors of the Death of British Pubs…

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

…has been greatly exaggerated. Before leaving California, I noticed a few newspaper articles announcing that 1 in 4 pubs had closed last year. I also read a couple articles that inferred it was the death of the pub. And just … Continue reading →

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Beautiful British Cuisine: Now Better

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Fish and Chips, the most fabulous thing the British ever gave the world. (remember: gin originated in Holland) And my local chip shop just made it a whole lot better. Impossible, you say, no it isn’t, just read on… But … Continue reading →

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10 Photographs: Typically England

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

Typical bench, in a typical park: London. The incredibly thin doors, which are the spectator entrances to the Fulham Football Grounds: London. Walking toward Exmouth along the estuary of the River Exe. Devon. The walking path from Lympstone to Exmouth: … Continue reading →

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Adventure Teddy Bear

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

The church here in Lympstone is celebrating its 600th anniversary. One of the celebratory goings on, is to absail Teddy Bears. Don’t ask me why, I don’t know either, But it looked like a lot of fun for the bear. … Continue reading →

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Lympstone Flower and Vegetable Show

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

My mother wins first place in the Lympstone Garden Club’s Flower and Vegetable Show! Here is a picture of her holding her prize winning embroidery: But here are also pictures of the fruit and veg shaped like people and vehicles! … Continue reading →

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A Pleasant Day in Exeter

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

It all begins with a view of my parents town of Lympstone. Running up the center is the main throughfare of town, known as ‘The Strand’, with The Swan Pub on the right and the only store in town in … Continue reading →

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Kew Gardens, London

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

The infamous Kew Gardens is about to celebrate it’s 250th year. Kew has always been on my list of places to visit, not because of the vegetation, but because of the history.  Everywhere in the world I have traveled, it … Continue reading →

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London: A Different Camden Locks

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

     I remember Camden Locks being dirty and dangerous. Not dangerous to me, because I had the look, and walked the walk. But dangerous to those uptight Thatcherites in their public school clothing.      This was almost 20 years ago now, but … Continue reading →

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Photography: Fulham Palace Road Cemetery

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Benjamin Simpson

The Fulham Palace Road Cemetery, London.

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