tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post633192864848762409..comments2024-03-29T11:52:29.453+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Bucket List visit - part 3 of 9: Boat Trip down the Thames to Greenwich ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43707225887976160312017-10-06T16:05:21.263+01:002017-10-06T16:05:21.263+01:00Hi Deniz - I'd never done the boat trip before...Hi Deniz - I'd never done the boat trip before ... so it was interesting - I'm glad it wasn't too crowded ... but we remained inside - the outside bit was packed! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86283008571391170472017-10-06T13:59:47.408+01:002017-10-06T13:59:47.408+01:00Sounds like a wonderful trip! It must've been ...Sounds like a wonderful trip! It must've been intriguing to have a boat's eye view :-)Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-48404027186273285682017-09-20T17:37:49.913+01:002017-09-20T17:37:49.913+01:00Thanks Keith - it's a pretty succinct (not ent...Thanks Keith - it's a pretty succinct (not entirely complete - but who could write our history in a 1,000 words) - so really pleased for your endorsement! Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17252070247885634682017-09-20T13:31:40.450+01:002017-09-20T13:31:40.450+01:00It's good to be reminded of our capital's ...It's good to be reminded of our capital's history now and again, and you've done this brilliantly here Hilary. Keith's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564578491652021492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-27194003643422049692017-09-19T07:49:01.055+01:002017-09-19T07:49:01.055+01:00Hi Jess - this was a very summarised version of 2,...Hi Jess - this was a very summarised version of 2,000 years of history ... with lots of intrigue, disasters, kings fighting etc way too much to even attempt to explain ... but it sort of highlights the way the country and London has changed over the centuries. But just multiply that many times over ...I'm glad you're now slightly aware - thanks ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-21222812091186527402017-09-19T02:18:34.798+01:002017-09-19T02:18:34.798+01:00I had no idea about all the history you shared her...I had no idea about all the history you shared here. So your boat trip must have been fascinating for you- and I got to enjoy it as well. :) Thanks for sharing!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-72306337493176719602017-09-17T14:08:46.277+01:002017-09-17T14:08:46.277+01:00Hi Lynn - I think a dinner cruise would be lovely ...Hi Lynn - I think a dinner cruise would be lovely too - but I was glad we went down in daylight ... but I bet it was one of the highlights of your and your sister's trip over - bet the kids remember ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31911716629094916872017-09-17T13:08:51.838+01:002017-09-17T13:08:51.838+01:00How wonderful, Hilary! I took a dinner cruise on ...How wonderful, Hilary! I took a dinner cruise on the Thames in 1997 with my sister and two nieces, but it was raining, so didn't get to see most of these beautiful sights.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-88215932997743402842017-09-17T08:33:56.207+01:002017-09-17T08:33:56.207+01:00@ Pamela - I'd never taken the trip before ......@ Pamela - I'd never taken the trip before ... but if I lived in London, then I'd be doing it regularly - as you say Greenwich is a fabulous area to visit. Now, lots of renovation going on too ... <br /><br />@ Sage - that's the snag isn't it - rain or drizzle or worse a downpour - we in fact were inside - fewer people. That's great that Greenwich was a highlight of your time in London - thankfully the Cutty Sark is now restored to its fully glory as a museum ship. I toured it half way through its renovation ... I must go again sometime.<br /><br />@ Madeleine - the bucket list is my South African friend's ... but I'm very happy to enjoy the days out with her ... she's now returned. If you ever get up to London - it's a trip worth doing... lovely to see you here.<br /><br />@ Deborah - the history of our early 'tribes' is fascinating and seriously convoluted - I learn more every time I write something up. Delighted this post brings some of that learning you've been doing to life ... <br /><br />@ ACIL - welcome back ... funny that you cycled most the route - fantastic trip to make through London to Farringdon - so much renovation going on there at the moment, with Crossrail. They've really opened up the cycle ways ... and I noticed when I wrote about St Alfege Church that there were wonderful walks and cycle routes around that area ... <br /><br />@ Nila - oh that's wonderful that this post brought back memories for you ... and yes I haven't got to the Meridian yet ... the kids love the Park and area now. I'm sure those early souvenirs are there as happy reminders of the child you were ... what fun!<br /><br />Cheers to you all - thanks so much for visiting ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-41463893200179854402017-09-17T05:44:01.145+01:002017-09-17T05:44:01.145+01:00I took this cruise waayy back as a first form-er, ...I took this cruise waayy back as a first form-er, and was super excited about standing on the 0 meridian! The Cutty Sark souvenirs are still there somewhere in my mum's house. :)<br /><br />Your post brought back lovely memories! Thanks.<br /><br />Nila<br /><br />Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87469233660267530572017-09-16T21:46:05.686+01:002017-09-16T21:46:05.686+01:00And as it happens, I cycled that route today (well...And as it happens, I cycled that route today (well, almost. I cycled from Fulham to Farringdon, but the cycle superhighway goes deep into east London, near Greenwich). Fantastic post.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-83052659708417856002017-09-16T14:42:16.756+01:002017-09-16T14:42:16.756+01:00How fun to take this leg of the river cruise with ...How fun to take this leg of the river cruise with you Hilary. I've been learning a bit about the history of the Romans/Vikings/Saxons you're talking about this summer, and suddenly it's captured my fancy like never before. So it's doubly interesting to read this post - thanks!Deborah Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971869506007671786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-69316705361789919632017-09-16T14:10:19.644+01:002017-09-16T14:10:19.644+01:00Good for you having a bucket list. Fabulous! Great...Good for you having a bucket list. Fabulous! Great information, as always.Have been on boat trips locally but not there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57892498945479231022017-09-16T12:29:56.787+01:002017-09-16T12:29:56.787+01:00I've actually taken this trip (boat from Westm...I've actually taken this trip (boat from Westminster to Greenwich). It was a great trip (even if it was raining). I loved Greenwich and it was a highlight of our time in London. Unfortunately, this was when Cutty Shark was being rehabbed and was not open to the public (I saw it but it wasn't the same).sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71228245742881640282017-09-16T12:18:22.595+01:002017-09-16T12:18:22.595+01:00I always loved that trip down the river to Greenwi...I always loved that trip down the river to Greenwich, seeing London from such an interesting perspective, and seeing so many remnants of history. We loved going to Greenwich for a wander as it has beautiful places to visit, a great market, and fabulous restaurants. Thanks for sharing.PJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470130153229393246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-54469068116026842932017-09-16T09:25:54.550+01:002017-09-16T09:25:54.550+01:00@ DG - no worries about the lateness, always delig...@ DG - no worries about the lateness, always delighted to see you. I've seen someone else say the evening cruise was fine ... but actually seeing the buildings in daylight does make a difference. One day perhaps you'll get a chance to do it. Thanks so much re my WEP award ... it was great to be recognised ... <br /><br />@ Baili - so glad you enjoyed the rather summarised version of how London came to be ... it's fascinating thinking about the history - but I'm glad I live today ... <br /><br />@ Stephen - the boats are full of tourists ... so I'm quite glad ours wasn't so full and we could hear what the chap was saying. London's history is amazing ... let alone the connection across to the European continent ... <br /><br />@ Elizabeth - I think we probably call people in power a lot worse now-a-days ... but quite understand how poor Ethelred would have been distinctly ungrateful to be known as the Unready - especially when it referred to his counsellors that he was unready from being given poor advice.<br /><br />Oh dear ... I'd be Hilary the Happy - I hope!!<br /><br />@ Susan - the 'cruise' was much better than I thought it would be - but probably because it wasn't so crowded ... and we had the commentary reminding us of various places.<br /><br />The paddle-wheeled steamers must be fun ... but I'd also prefer some extra sights to look at: though I'd be happy to ride a paddle-steamer one day. The cruises, commuter or even 'bus-boat' routes are really taking off ... there's a lot of river traffic - water taxis are back along the Thames.<br /><br />@ RO - it was a fun trip to have been on ... and I'd probably go again to note some of the buildings and developments along the river banks ... and probably take other stages of the routes available ... <br /><br />Cheers to you all - thanks for coming by and commenting ... and for being interested - all the best for the weekend - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12725493075052097202017-09-15T17:53:03.125+01:002017-09-15T17:53:03.125+01:00I've never had the chance, but I sure would lo...I've never had the chance, but I sure would love to go on a ride along the river to see the sights and experience some of the history. Looks like it was a wonderful experience. Hugs...ROhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417463444013920901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-40609311919745012392017-09-15T16:25:44.236+01:002017-09-15T16:25:44.236+01:00What a glorious trip! The boat ride in itself woul...What a glorious trip! The boat ride in itself would be a joy, but the historical sites and commentary would make it even better. Years ago, Smarticus and I took a riverboat ride on the Mississippi River. In a paddle-wheeled steamboat! It was a ton of fun, but there were no real historical sites to see, and there was no commentary. Compared to England, we're still babes in arms here. :)<br /><br />Of course! I'm always ready for food! Have a super weekend.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-25776573262180959552017-09-15T13:14:54.580+01:002017-09-15T13:14:54.580+01:00Sounds like a lovely ride!
Wouldn't it have ...Sounds like a lovely ride! <br /><br />Wouldn't it have been awful to have been named "Ethelred the Unready?" I'm so glad we don't go by those types of monikers these days. :) I'm guessing I might have been "Elizabeth the Clumsy" or something even worse...Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-51815209026693607472017-09-15T13:06:41.631+01:002017-09-15T13:06:41.631+01:00Hi Hilary, I would love to take a boat ride up and...Hi Hilary, I would love to take a boat ride up and down the Thames with a tour guide. The history would be fascinating and I do love European history.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-29499387418248758082017-09-15T08:10:17.737+01:002017-09-15T08:10:17.737+01:00Wow ,so DREAMY!!!
thank you for this magical exper...Wow ,so DREAMY!!!<br />thank you for this magical experience Hilary!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-73637113357952779052017-09-15T07:38:56.221+01:002017-09-15T07:38:56.221+01:00Late again, but I must comment on your river cruis...Late again, but I must comment on your river cruise. I would love to take that one you posted about on the river Thames. When we took the Seine River cruise in Paris I enjoyed it, but it would have been better in the daytime. We went at night to see the illumination of all the buildings. I'm pleased you shared this with us! Congrats on the WEP award! I'm late for saying that too. . . sheesh.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24191391382712969222017-09-15T07:25:31.570+01:002017-09-15T07:25:31.570+01:00@ Andrew - nice to meet you ... and thank you for ...@ Andrew - nice to meet you ... and thank you for commenting. I imagine cruising in Chester and along the River Dee would be really interesting.<br /><br />@ Janie - glad to see you're safe. It was a very different perspective ... and we managed to avoid the Traitor's Gate! <br /><br />@ Sandra - yes we do have lots of history and I'm glad you enjoy the snippets I include ... it was an interesting journey ... <br /><br />@ Chrys - lots to see and think about doing - as we passed sites I hadn't explored very much ... <br /><br />@ Kay - well you know the tour quite well and it is a lovely ride ...<br /><br />Cheers and thanks for visiting and commenting - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-4657217445074802282017-09-15T00:09:22.903+01:002017-09-15T00:09:22.903+01:00Lovely, can't wait to see what you had for lun...Lovely, can't wait to see what you had for lunch!Kay G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07228498846814735537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55669518152949516712017-09-14T21:24:30.962+01:002017-09-14T21:24:30.962+01:00A boat trip down the Thames sounds amazing. So muc...A boat trip down the Thames sounds amazing. So much history.Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com