During my first full day in England, by train and bus, I reach Wells. I check into the Ancient Gatehouse Inn. Nicky greets me “Welcome luv, staying with us tonight?” I feel welcome! Then, although tempted to fall asleep, I head to the Wells Cathedral. Modest. Beautiful. A spirited guide declares that Wells was “a …
Category: 2024 September South West Coast Path England
240. My Backpack Is Ready
My backpack is ready. My itinerary is set. My flight is booked. I’m walking one of the UK’s National Trails, the South West Coast Path. Why this trail? I’m no Anglophile, but I do have a history associated with the UK. After my college study abroad in Greece, I traveled to the UK as my …
