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Apr 30, 2005 - Oxford

The more places we visit in England, the more we realise how great this country is - Oxford no exception. It is a beautiful place where the bike is king and the university everywhere. I tell you, after going to that place I would say life would be ok. We hired bikes and rode to Woodstock - a great day. That night, we made our way to the Eagle and Child, the pub Tolkein and CS Lewis used to hand out at - me a happy boy there!

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WorldWideWarren

Sep 29, 2004 - Oxford - Days 38 - 39

Leonie had an interview with an agency this morning so I had lunch with a friend Sheree from NZ before heading to Oxford to catch up with my cousin Jude. We caught a bus to Oxford which took approx 1 1/2 hours to get there. Jude picked us up and took us to her quaint little flat. She had cooked us the most gorgeous meal with three courses!! I'd have to say it was the nicest meal I've had since being away from home. But also with good company :-) The next morning Leonie was feeling really sick so we laxed out watching dvd's. Leonie then...

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Laurel's 2004 OE

Jun 11, 2004 - British Museum II and Oxford I

British Museum Part II After writing last I was going into town to the Polish embassy but when I arrived they only opened between 10am and 1pm. Of course I got there are 1.20 so decided to finish off the British Museum. The Americas were closed but I managed to see everything else - I might try to see the Americas again before I go to get a glimpse of some Incan & Aztec gold. The religious art from Asia and India was very moving. I was surprised by the sophistication of some of the African art as you can see from the Benin gates. I've...

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Miezis World Tour

May 12, 2004 - Blenheim Palace

Woke up to an delicious 'English' breakfast of bacon, eggs, toast, homemade marmalade. Thus fortified, we set out to visit Blenheim Palace at 40 minute drive, just beyond Oxford. In the early 1700's, the palace got its start after the first Duke of Marlborough won a great battle at Blenheim. As a reward, Queen Anne gave him his title and a grant of 2100 acres of Oxford countryside and 240,000 pounds to build the palace. At Blenheim, the Duke made sure that no one would forget that if it wasn't for him we'd all be speaking French. The...

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Greece May 2004