I arrived at Wythall station south of Birmingham, having made an absurd journey since leaving home a week ago – like Geoff Mack’s ‘I’ve been everywhere’ a work trip had taken me to Gatwick, Reading, Sarasota, Orlando, Boston, Heathrow, Birmingham and now here. Feeling dazed and muted I wander back to the end point of [...]
Archive for November 23rd, 2008
Do Not Cross the Line: Wythall to the Lakes
Posted in Accounts of the walk, tagged birmingham, lakes, wythall on November 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Suburb of Universal: Portofino
Posted in sidetrips, tagged portofino orlando hulk florida on November 23, 2008 | 5 Comments »
It is time to ‘Experience the sights and sounds of the Italian Riviera at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando®’ – a place beyond satire, almost beyond description. The buildings, which appear separate but are mostly part of one large joined-up complex, are painted with trompe l’oeil effects – pretend windows painted next to [...]