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Nuggets from Evan in California ~ Backpacking in Britain
Evan recommends visitors to Britain to see the intricately carved 15th
century ceiling beam (remnant of original rood screen) in the church in
Llangattock Lingoed near Abergavenny, Wales. Visit the friendly owners,
Alan and Liz Evans at the remote Star Inn, Llansoy, near Raglan, Wales,
and to capture the mystique of Avebury, enter the monument along West
Kennett Avenue. Evan also just completed a walk following Offa’s Dyke
on the Welsh/English border. Despite the foot and mouth scare that is
currently blighting our otherwise beautiful country, he says that although
he had to keep to the tarmac, it was a small price to pay for a wonderful
time.
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Best Beach in the World
Best beach in the world (3) is Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman. Situated
(strangely enough) in the west part of the island, about a 15 minute drive
from the capital, George Town. Driving is British style, in other words
on the left, and it is preferable to hire a car as the local minibus service
can be cramped and infrequent, although cheap. It’s a great place to take
children as it is a reasonably safe place. The beach itself is golden
yellow is flat and gently sloping ~ no rogue waves here. Activities
include sunning, swimming, snorkelling and diving. Most of the hotels
and timeshare apartments are also in this area. The only downside is that
it can be quite expensive to lodge, eat and drink.Next month: The Beetle’s Top 3 Wreck Diving sites.