A truly American day out is to go see a ball game. Baseball is obviously a big deal in the states and is quite a social occasion too. A good way to see a ball game though is to catch a Spring Training match in Florida early in the year. This gives you a chance to see a game at low cost before the season gets going and you can see teams play each other that would rarely compete against each other normally. If baseball is new to you or it's a while since you last saw a game, I'd recommend ... continue reading...
Getting To River Cottage HQ By Train
I recently traveled to River Cottage HQ by train and I thought I'd share my experience about the practicalities of it. The previous time I'd visited I'd come by car and there is a large car park at the top of the site. From the car park you are ferried down in a rather bumpy trailer pulled by a tractor. The nearest train station is Axminster. I got a train to Exeter St.Davids and changed onto a London Waterloo bound train which stopped at Axminster. There is a taxi rank outside the station, ... continue reading...
Kerrington House, B&B, Axminster
The other week I booked myself a room at the Kerrington House, B&B in Axminster as I was attending an event at River Cottage HQ, which is a short taxi drive away (£12). I arrived in Axminster by train and it is only a 5 minute walk to Kerrington House (walk to the end of the road out of the station, turn right, walk to the end of this road, turn right and the hotel is a little way along on the left hand side). I booked online via a booking website and paid up front. The only downside of ... continue reading...
Clock Tower Hotel, Exeter
We booked the Clock Tower Hotel, Exeter because we needed to stay overnight in Exeter before another trip. We could have chosen airport hotel, but decided that a city centre hotel would suit our needs better. Arriving in Exeter, St.David's by train and walking to the hotel proved strenuous, to be fair it's not far in distance terms, but there is a steep hill to negotiate. That said I think I would still walk if I was doing it again, but I'd consider a taxi if I had a lot of luggage. Another ... continue reading...
Barrier Island Sanctuary, Florida
Barrier Island Sanctuary Land Management and Education Center is located in Brevard County, Florida, placed in heart of the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in South Melbourne Beach. It's an purpose-built information centre about sea turtles and the marine environment. Those on a budget will be glad to hear that entry is free, so it's easy to pop in for a few minutes or return if you are based in the area. There are lots of interesting displays, interactive exhibits, nature films, special ... continue reading...