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Newcastle Upon Tyne: Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
We couldn’t take Hogwart’s Express, but we did somehow make it back into England to the Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It’s also known as Alnwick Castle (pronounced Onnick), and it has actually starred in 20 or so other movies besides Harry Potter, including Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves, Transformers: The Last Knight, Downton Abbey,…
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The England and Scotland Rivalry
We took the train from England to Scotland. We left from King’s Cross Station, which is significant because that is where Platform 9 3/4 is. We watched several muggles try to enter through the gate, or should I say wall, to travel to Hogwart’s School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but none of them succeeded. I…
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Oxford: Oxford University
Oxford University was founded in 1096, and like all great universities, was founded in the only real Truth: God’s Word. This is evidenced by its crest, which says, “Dominus Illuminato Meo” — Latin for “God enlighten me.” The Martyr’s memorial tells a different story, however: One of stories of violence and intrigue in the name…
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Goodbye Jet Lag, Hello London!
We’re learning that following advice is a good thing. We got up at 3 am the day we traveled, even though our plane didn’t leave until almost 6 p.m. Why would we do that, you ask? Because we had been given advice of a book loaned to us by a friend, who is an experienced…
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A Dozen European Countries in 54 Days and a Carry-On Backpack
My husband, Bill, and I are getting ready to leave for the trip of a lifetime. We will be leaving from Denver International Airport in less than 24 hours. The adventure will take us to twelve European countries. We are researching on behalf of our present and future clients at Expedia CruiseShipCenters, opening in the…
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