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Fifty Four and Counting

Fifty Four and Counting

Blogger, Photographer, Writer – just a good old honest opinion of restaurants, products, services and life in general

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Long Live the King! – 6th May 2023 – The Coronation of Charles III

CountriesfiftyfourandcountingMay 6, 2023

Saturday 6th May 2023 King Charles III’s coronation took place at Westminster Abbey with all the pomp and ceremony we would expect from the United Kingdom. On that day too, Camilla who Elizabeth II had proclaimed would be his Queen Consort was crowned Queen. The photos below were taken off the television broadcast on the…

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CotswoldsfiftyfourandcountingMarch 27, 2023

Lower Mill Estates – A luxury weekend set in idylic surroundings in the Cotswolds

We spent the most delightful family weekend in the Cotswolds recently. My entire family consisting of six adults and five grandchildren…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 28, 2022

Cotto, Whitefield, Manchester – A new Italian restaurant that evokes quality and high standards

Prestwich and Whitefield, in North Manchester, is quickly becoming THE culinary place to visit, where quality restaurants and bars are filling…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 27, 2022

Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire, UK – A National Trust moated manor house worth visiting

Jesuit priests were hunted during the reformation around the 16th century when Protestants challenged the authority of the catholic church. It…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingOctober 26, 2022

Mezzepotamia, Whitefield, Manchester – I was not expecting Middle Eastern food here!

I’ve lived in the North of Manchester for some thirty-something years, and as anyone who understands the area will know, you…
CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 25, 2022

Cambridge, UK – An impressive historical city of learning excellence and international presence

The Romans and Vikings thought this part of the country on the River Cam was worthy of establishing this area for…
CambridgefiftyfourandcountingOctober 24, 2022

Ibis Hotel, Cambridge Central Station – Fab, practical, clean and funky – Amazing!

I’m just back from a weekend break in a fabulous city, Cambridge. I just loved it here .. so much I…
BritishfiftyfourandcountingOctober 23, 2022

DobbleGanger, Cambridge – If only every burger tasted this good!

We recently visited Cambridge, a city of learning, history and culture. The architecture, museums, restaurants and shops make this an ideal…
CountriesfiftyfourandcountingApril 7, 2022

Pandemic Tours App – A stunning Day in York made more interesting with this app

Planning activities is always a challenge when you have out of town visitors. Its the not knowing what to do, where…
Costa RicafiftyfourandcountingApril 5, 2022

Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero, Costa Rica – Jungle Wildlife at its best

When we think of the jungle we often imagine thick overgrown vegetation, animals, birds, insects and a heavy humid atmosphere. In…
ArenalfiftyfourandcountingApril 1, 2022

La Fortuna, Aranel, Costa Rica – Cloud Forests, Sloths, Coffee, Chocolate and Wildlife

We stayed in the Arenal area for 5 days, during this time we went on walks in the cloud forest of…
ArenalfiftyfourandcountingMarch 27, 2022

Royal Corin Hotel, La Fortuna, Arenal, Costa Rica – Just beautiful decor, food, service and rooms

We arrived in the La Fortuna area located at the foot of Arenal, a perfect shaped conical volcano. Built on a…
ArenalfiftyfourandcountingMarch 25, 2022

A Journey to Arenal, La Fortuna – Cloud Forests, Volcano, Wildlife and Spas

Our time in Monteverde was relatively short, just 1 day, 2 nights, before we moved on to Arenal, La Fortuna. Our…
BelmarfiftyfourandcountingMarch 24, 2022

Hotel Belmar, Monteverde, Costa Rica – Like a Swiss chalet in the Cloud Forests

Our journey to Monteverde from Manuel Antonio took around 5 hours and took us high into the mountains. The temperature by…
Costa RicafiftyfourandcountingMarch 23, 2022

Si Como No Resort and Wildlife Refuge, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica – Mangroves, Rain Forest and the Pacific Ocean meet

Our journey from San Jose to Manuel Antonio was really easy by road. I had anticipated that a long vehicle trip…

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