Archive for December, 2017

09/12/2017 Back out to hit the Christmas Markets lit as darkness arrives

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

Iren and I walked back out the the Christmas markets

We crossed the road from the hotel and headed back for the markets

This was early Saturday evening – and we were amazed how busy it was

We partook of some Gluhwein yet again and walked round the shops to get me a hat !

One furry bobble hat later we then looked at the stalls briefly (it was too busy for us)

WE munched on a giant sized german hot dog (1/2 metre long) for dinner!

After this we headed back to the hotel

09/12/2017 The walking tour of Nuremberg old city

Wednesday, December 13th, 2017

Iren and I went on a walking tour of the old city of Nuremberg

We crossed the road from the hotel and then along inside the city wall

We then walked past the pillars representing the Articles of Human Rights

We walked to the river and headed for the Christmas Markets

To keep warm we grabbed a Gluhwein each 🙂

We walked round the markets then  walked straight back up the road to the hotel

07/12/2017 a walk down to Toni’s for a haircut and back

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Went out for a walk to get a haircut

I walked down Hanger Hill to the cricket pitch then turned into Queens Road

I walked to Toni’s and got shorn

I then walked to Princes Road and walked through to Pine Grove

I ambled round to Hanger Hill and returned home

06/12/2017 A new evening Oatlands loop and back

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Went out for an evening ride, down to Oatlands and back,

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station then down St Georges Avenue to Egerton Road

I then went through Gower Road to Queens Road and down to cross the railway line

I turned into Oatlands Avenue and rode down to St Marys Road

I then rode over Oatlands Drive and then to the cricket pitch

I rode Queens Road to Princes Road then turned into Pine Grove

I then rode to Hanger Hill and returned home

06/12/2017 To the railway station and back

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Walked to the station and back

I walked up Hanger Hill to the Brooklands Road roundabout

I crossed Brooklands road and proceeded to the station

Once tickets were purchased I returned the way I had come

06/12/2017 Hersham, Esher, Hampton Court, Sunbury, Walton and home

Wednesday, December 6th, 2017

Went out for a morning ride, time to visit an older route

I rode down Hanger Hill to the cricket pitch then along Queens Road to the Burwood Road

I went down Burwood Road to Hersham and turned towards Esher

I went through Esher to the Scilly Isles roundabout and turned for Hampton Court

As I passed the Palace I turned onto the A308 and rode through to Sunbury and the A244

I then cycled to Walton And Thames and picked up Walton Lane back to town

I rode to Monument Hill and ascended to the cricket pitch

I turned into Hanger Hill and rode home.

05/12/2017 The usual evening Walton loop and back

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

Went out for an evening ride, down to Walton and back,

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station then down St Georges Avenue to Egerton Road

I then went through Gower Road to Queens Road and down to cross the railway line

I turned into Oatlands Avenue and rode past the school to Oatlands Chase

I then headed for Walton Railway Station and on to Sydney Road

I then rode over to pick up the A3050 and headed round to Walton Bridge

I now picked up Oatlands Drive and rode to the cricket pitch

I rode Queens Road to Princes Road then turned into Pine Grove

I then rode to Hanger Hill and returned home

05/12/2017 A walk down to Morrisons and back

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

Went for a walk to Morrisons to grab some bits and pieces

I walked down Hanger Hill to the cricket pitch

Then I walked down Monument Hill to the store

Once shopping was done I walked back the way I had come.

05/12/2017 A swift ride down to the bank and back

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

Went down town to get some euros from the bank

I rode down Hanger Hill to the cricket pitch

I then rode down Monument Hill to the High Street

Now I rode across to the bank and got my cash (with a delay whilst the cashier did battle with her printer)

I now rode up Heath Road to the station and descended Hanger Hill to home

04/12/2017 The usual evening Walton loop and back

Monday, December 4th, 2017

Went out for an evening ride, down to Walton and back,

I rode up Hanger Hill to the station then down St Georges Avenue to Egerton Road

I then went through Gower Road to Queens Road and down to cross the railway line

I turned into Oatlands Avenue and rode past the school to Oatlands Chase

I then headed for Walton Railway Station and on to Sydney Road

I then rode over to pick up the A3050 and headed round to Walton Bridge

I now picked up Oatlands Drive and rode to the cricket pitch

I rode Queens Road to Princes Road then turned into Pine Grove

I then rode to Hanger Hill and returned home