Please Send me a Postcard » England

I’m still a Socialist: Postcard

Jamie — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:20:02 +0000

OK this has to rival Ewan’s postcard for the most ‘non travel’ front but it made me laugh!

This postcard came from Dean, in the land of Islington. North London.

This is Dean’s second attempt to send a postcard, we have yet to see the first one. Maybe those postal strikes have it caught somewhere in the system.

So, Dean’s tip is:

When in Islington forego the trendy lure of Upper Street and head to the Holloway Road for excellent food at El Rincon Quiteno – Ecuadorian, tasty and very cool vibe.

That sounds nice, thanks Dean!

A postcard from Rye, East Sussex, UK

Jamie — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:07:08 +0000

This is a nice postcard. It is from Rye in East Sussex. The front of the postcard shows some nice scenes (Rye is yet another place I have never been.)

The scenes are (clockwise from top left):

Mermaid Street
Lion Street
The Mint
The Old White House Windmill

Onto the tip, sent in from Jenny & Tone (thanks!)

Greetings from historic Rye. Our travel tip: Hotels and guest homes will put the photos of their best rooms on their site – check what you are getting to avoid disappointment! (We have an avocado bathroom suite circa 1982!)

With the ’80′s back in fashion I am surprised they weren’t charged a premium for the bathroom suite! Oh well, hopefully it didn’t spoil their trip. Thanks for sending a postcard.

Would you like to send me a postcard? PSMAP | PO Box 906 | Ipswich | IP1 9PP | UK

A postcard from Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire

Jamie — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:53:45 +0000

Ahh, Blenheim Palace near Oxford (but closer to Woodstock) a beautiful stately home (says Wikipedia).

Jane’s tip is,

If you are planning to eat here, you may want to bring your own food. The queues are horrendous!

OK, well that is a tip! Thanks Jane, picnic it is for next time.

Would you like to send me a postcard? PSMAP | PO Box 906 | Ipswich | IP1 9PP | UK