Episode 116 – Present Notes
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Introduction and Welcoming the Visitor
– Tracy Collins, founding father of the UK journey web site, introduces herself.
– Heather Welday, a librarian from Southern California, is welcomed because the visitor.
– Heather travelled together with her husband and two youngsters for a 12-day journey in June 2024.
Journey Itinerary and Areas Visited
– London
– Stratford upon Avon
– Oxford
– Bathtub
Pre-Journey Planning and Sources
– Utilized the UK journey planning web site, podcast, and Fb group.
– Booked a seek the advice of with Tracy and one other particular person named Doug.
Sensible Ideas and Experiences
– **Reserving Early:** Significance of reserving tickets early to keep away from lengthy queues.
– Efficiently accessed Westminster and Tower of London by reserving very first thing at opening.
– **Packing and Journey Challenges:**
– Packed 19-inch suitcases and extra outfits in backpacks.
– Confronted challenges with laundry because of unpredictable climate.
– Used a laundry line and ziplock baggies for environment friendly packing.
Lodging
– **Stratford upon Avon:** Finest lodging because of location, facilities, and comfort.
– **Bathtub:** Flat praised for its location close to sights.
– **London Journey Lodge:** Combined emotions about room sizes, however appreciated its location for transportation entry.
Transportation Challenges
– Public transportation as an alternative of hiring a automotive.
– Encountered crowded metropolis bus substitute for a prepare.
– Missed alternative to buy a railcard, resulting in additional bills.
– Particular transportation challenges:
– Flight modifications and check-in difficulties.
– Daughter’s airsickness throughout an in a single day flight.
– Wi-Fi and tech points.
– A seven-hour journey from Stratford upon Avon to Bathtub because of cancelled trains, dropping time in Bathtub.
Souvenirs and Memorable Purchases
– Collected Christmas ornaments, books, and rubber geese dressed as historic figures.
– Tracy expressed curiosity in beginning her rubber duck assortment.
Meals Experiences and Suggestions
– Loved meal offers at supermarkets like Sainsbury, Marks and Spencer’s, and Tesco Categorical.
– Favourite meals:
– Sunday roast at King’s Cross Station.
– Meal on the Westgate Pub in Bathtub.
– Fish and chips within the Cotswolds and Bathtub.
– Pasties in Lacock.
– Butterbeer at Harry Potter Studios.
– Contemporary strawberries at Borough Market.
Favourite Experiences and Sights
– **Shakespeare’s Birthplace:** Loved visiting in Stratford upon Avon.
– **Stonehenge:** Had a personal tour and located it memorable.
– **Westminster Abbey:** Took a Verger tour.
– **Hidcote Gardens:** Day journey to northern Cotswolds.
– Loved excursions with Footprint Excursions, Victoria of Cotswold Teacup excursions, and free strolling tour in Bathtub.
– **Citadel Combe and the Cotswolds:** Mentioned logistics and recognition.
Challenges and Reflections
– Tracy empathized with the Sunday journey challenges and lack of time in Bathtub.
– Significance of consulting somebody for journey planning and having contemporary eyes on planning.
Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
– Heather expresses gratitude for being on the present.
– Tracy wraps up, encourages suggestions and evaluations on the podcast app.
– Tracy needs the viewers “Glad UK Journey Planning.”
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