Around The World Discovery 2007 - Day 12: Southampton, United Kingdom



IAN'S DIARY

After what was our fourth breakfeast at this hotel
(not as good as hostels in Germany). Headed by Tube to Waterloo
station. The cost for both of us for a round trip ticket to Southhampton was AUD $126 it was only hour and half train trip. That was a (relatively) cheap day ticket.

Travelled out of London via Clapham junction and Wimbleton. Nice countryside passed Winchester (King Arthur) and to Southhampton Parkway Station. Met by contact Gary who kindly drove us around for the afternoon (Ian’s feet appreciated this).

First Stop was Chilworth Manor and the “Beehive Cottage” which was at the entrance to manor Little cottage that Justin and family use to live in when he was a baby (Justin born in the United Kingdom in 1975).

Next stop was to the waterfront saw what a big Harbour Southhampton has. Tried to imagine where the Titanic might had sailed from. Then we went to a park where there was a memorial to the Titanic especially to those who were killed.

Went to main shopping strip and because of feet finally brought some expensive
Runners from a sports store. Gary next drove us to Portsmouth
had a view from a lookout overlooking the town.

There were a lot of military places on this hill also could see naval base in the distance.

Finally went into the town had a walk(Ian’s feet still bad)
In main shopping strip saw a “Woolworths”also Dehahams and a Marks and Spencer store.

We were then taken back to Gary and his partner’s (Pete) house. Pete arrived from a dog show was a very nice home. Ian rested his feet...at the same time tried to find
out if they were interested in some “fun” (casual encounter) - was declined. Gary saying he was going to work. We were left “wondering” (having been given an earlier impression that they were interested in us).

Pete then drove us to Southhampton General Hospital where Justin
was born. We were then taken to station said goodbye to Pete and
caught a late afternoon train back to London. Had a quiet night at
hotel.



Justin's Diary and Photos published soon.