tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post5966268710436646868..comments2023-08-28T20:55:37.738+08:00Comments on Satima's Blogspot: Back in EnglandSatima Flavellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-51977712055832274942007-04-20T16:59:00.000+08:002007-04-20T16:59:00.000+08:00Alison, that whole trip was filled with serendipit...Alison, that whole trip was filled with serendipitous events. Maybe it's something in the air in Winchester!Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-58229194260092415432007-04-19T22:07:00.000+08:002007-04-19T22:07:00.000+08:00p.s. Oh yes, the harpsicordist's name is Micaela ...p.s. Oh yes, the harpsicordist's name is Micaela Schmitt, trained at the Hague, in addition to several other renowned institutions.<BR/>p.p.s. From the "it's a really, really small world after all" department -- After you left, Satima, a subsequent guest, a lady who originates from Winchester but now lives abroad, was staying for the week, for the purpose of a large-ish family reunion. At one point over breakfast, she mentioned several of the lateral surnames involved, and one of them was one that I recognized from my recent visit to Dumfries & Galloway. I mentioned a gravestone that I had seen in the churchyard at Sweethear Abbey and (believe it or not), that was her ancestor!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641048750073978333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-10263721563326544072007-04-19T21:53:00.000+08:002007-04-19T21:53:00.000+08:00"48 Hours with Satima", with many subtitles, as we..."48 Hours with Satima", with many subtitles, as we did manage to cram a lot into our all-too-short visit. We were both quite entranced by the Cathedral, the High Street, and the Roman/Saxon/Medieval flavours wound throughout. After you left, Satima, another cousin met up with me at Winchester (from Surrey, my Dad's side). We traipsed about the eastern part of Dorset on Monday. On Tuesday, I tracked down houses and the cemetery where my great-grandMum's people are buried ... and then! (speaking of tramping oneself all but footless) John H. and I trekked to the top of St Catherine's Hill (think: steep climb) for panoramic views.<BR/>Best wishes to you on the remainder of your Anglaland adventures. Love, AlisonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16641048750073978333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-5924574274029597932007-04-19T17:36:00.000+08:002007-04-19T17:36:00.000+08:00Time Team is one of my fave progs, Helen. I wonder...Time Team is one of my fave progs, Helen. I wonder if you have a similar one in Germany, Elfriede? It's a BBC archeology show in which the team visits various sites, digging up heaps of interesting artefacts and info.<BR/><BR/>I'm paying £3 per hour for internet access so had better blog:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-77487239060378133552007-04-18T09:18:00.000+08:002007-04-18T09:18:00.000+08:00There you go making me jealous again. The nearest ...There you go making me jealous again. The nearest I get to Roman and Saxon ruins these days is Time Team.Helen V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07989670682260643429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-79688703101694313212007-04-17T23:28:00.000+08:002007-04-17T23:28:00.000+08:00Hallo Satima, I am glad to read that you had a goo...Hallo Satima, <BR/>I am glad to read that you had a good and save flight back to London. Looks like you have a wonderful time in Winchester with your friend from Canada. Enjoy your homeland!! Seems there are a lot of new places even in England to see for you.<BR/>ElfriedeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-36724712568044050912007-04-17T22:19:00.000+08:002007-04-17T22:19:00.000+08:00Yes, I've even lost a bit of weight:-)Yes, I've even lost a bit of weight:-)Satima Flavellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17427849961195148899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7718195565973839216.post-81969010737430914362007-04-16T11:53:00.000+08:002007-04-16T11:53:00.000+08:00Hi Ho Traveller :-)You must be getting terribly fi...Hi Ho Traveller :-)<BR/>You must be getting terribly fit with all that walking! All is well here, although not nearly as interesting as your adventures.<BR/>xxx BJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com