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 Up
early, all ready packed and a quick checkout, into a cab and off to
Waterloo Station (15 minutes away). The train ride to
Winchester was a comfortable one hour plus ride, where Jane and
Tony were waiting. They are so great! Luggage into the boot, car
into the lot, and off to see Winchester Cathedral, the longest
Cathedral and it was from medieval times, of course built by the
Catholic church and later stolen by
Henry VIII
who couldn’t kee p
his willy in his pants… You know the story. We also visited the site
of the round table (a replica built in the 14th century) where
Sir Lancelot (supposedly) hung out. It is most likely a good
piece of fiction. But nice never-the-less.
After a quick pint and a great sandwich, we were off to Portsmouth.
Once back, we did some quick shopping, I wanted another pair of
those great pants, Tony assisted me to ensure I did not buy the same
color as the last ones. He also spotted a great looking golf shirt
for me. He knows what I like and how to take care of me. Jolly good
mucker he is. We spent over 50 quid so we are getting our 17% VAT
back vi a
the post.
After that, we were once again treated to another culinary delight
of Tony’s, and as always, it was superb!
Then off for a pub crawl, starting at the Florence and ending at the
Florence with no other pubs between. It was a true English pub, one
where Andy Capp would be proud to hang up his hat and enjoy a
bitter. Not me, I stuck with the light ale, I kind of like Foster’s,
an Aussie beer. Sorry Tony.
At the pub (where dogs are allowed) (two customers brought their
dogs, how cool is that), we met
a very interesting chap that Jane and Tony knew, Michael, who
participates in historic re-enactments. He sounded like he knew his
British history. Tony sort of agreed and said he also knows when and
how to shoot the shit. J
The bell rang for “last orders” and then again for “time gentlemen
please” meaning you got 20 minutes to drink up and get out. Quaint.
A short walk later I was reading up on the driving tomorrow and then
blogging, and now off for some well needed rest. Cheers.
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Pub Crawl - Pre - at - Post
Winchester
