The refuge is near the bottom of the San Luis Valley situated within three mountain ranges: Sangre de Cristo, San Juan, and Sawatch.
It's a place for local wildlife and migratory birds.
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The refuge is near the bottom of the San Luis Valley situated within three mountain ranges: Sangre de Cristo, San Juan, and Sawatch.
It's a place for local wildlife and migratory birds.
The scenery is magnificent--especially when getting off the road on various trails.
Nymph Lake, Bear Lake Trail |
St Mary the Virgin, Pirton, England 1995 |
The church of St Mary the Virgin in Pirton is in the middle of the village. The early church was constructed in the 1100s. Various changes were made over the centuries with a restoration and rebuilt tower in 1883. The walls in the chancel date from about 1330.
Most of the windows are from the 1400s. We were privileged to have a tour of Pirton by Rev. John Potipher who served the church along with his wife, who is my cousin. They gave us the top photo in 1995. The other photos are from 30 September 1996.
A look inside St Mary's church.
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Beaumaris Castle is on the Welsh island of Anglesey. It's such an impressive castle but it wasn't finished.
There are 12 towers and 2 gatehouses along the outer walls. As you can see, it's surrounded by a moat. At the southern end, the castle can be supplied by ship.
It was the last of King Edward I castle projects, which ended in the 1320s.
So, it's known as "the greatest castle never built."
Visitors are welcome- learn more at the website.
Another view of the castle and grounds
Here's a short video of the area around Beaumaris castle
When you cross the bridge from the mainland, you pass through the Welsh town with the outsized name: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
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Welcome to Britain's Oldest Pub!
Ye Olde Fighting Cock/ Geoff Sutton, 1980 |
How old? Well, sometime in the 700s there was a pub here. Today's pub dates from the 1,000s.
Where is it? Conveniently located across the street from St Albans Cathedral. There's underground tunnels to the Cathedral for the convenience of the monks. Google Map Link.
What's in a name? Cock fighting was here in the 1800-1900s. It was a popular activity for some 600 years. The Cock Pit was about 8 x 10 feet.
What about Celebs?
It's claimed Oliver Cromwell slept here during the Civil War 91642-1651).
Part of the foundations link to the Palace of King Offa, King of the Mercians c793.
Address: 16 Abbey Mill Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HE UK
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