Monthly Archives: October 2011

CHAMONIX

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Tuesday, Oct 04. I rise early to pack my things and have an early breakfast. Catching a cab for Chiswick for a rendezvous with my hiking buddy Curt, I sit back and enjoy the early morning rush hour of central … Continue reading →

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St. James’s Park, London

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

St James’s Park is the oldest Royal Park in London and is surrounded by three palaces. The most ancient is Westminster, which has now become the Houses of Parliament, St James’s Palace and of course, the best known, Buckingham Palace. … Continue reading →

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WEST END

Posted on October 18, 2011 by bilyreid

Although Leicester Square is under major renovation, the discount ticket booth is still in full operation. I picked up a ticket to “Jersey Boys” for no other reason than the ticket was discounted and my good friend Pat back in … Continue reading →

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ON YER BIKE!!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by bilyreid

It’s refreshing to see that the bicycle still rules in Cambridge. In my day I fished an old bike out of the river and for a total expenditure of 7 dollars for new tubes and tires had myself equipped! I … Continue reading →

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CAMBRIDGE

Posted on October 16, 2011 by bilyreid

After several days in London, I feel the need for a break and decide on Friday, September 30 to head for Cambridge. The day breaks hot and clear as I strap on the backpack and head for Liverpool Street station. … Continue reading →

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LONDON, ENGLAND

Posted on October 15, 2011 by bilyreid

As a prelude to hiking in the French Alps, I spent a week in London in late September seeing some old friends, taking in lots of West End entertainment, shopping on Bond Street, and visiting some old haunts. The weather … Continue reading →

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