Moldova votes yes to join the EU by razor-thin margin. Good for them to get their win despite Russian interference. 👏👏👏 lbc.co.uk/news/moldova-e…

Listening to UK media about the "razor-tight" Moldova pro-EU vote Nobody ever said that about Brexit which was razor-tight too (51.9/48.1%) and only got over the line by excluding a million of us UK citizens most affected But no - that was the clear will of the British people !

From my archives: Velo-push travelrat.wordpress.com/2020/06/16/vel…

Today's blog post: Ronda travelrat.wordpress.com/2024/10/23/ron…

From my archives: Bath & West travelrat.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/bat…

A1 #travchat Packing list. Itinerary is useful, but infinitely flexible, bepending on weather, mood etc.

A2 #travchat I have a 'Wannadoo Folder', in which I tear out, or print ads which grab my fancy. I also have the WIWTLL (When I win the Lottery List) of stuff I'd like to do, but are way beyond my purse.

A3 #travchat Railways! Every time I see one of those 'Great Rail Rides' programmes I think 'I want to go there' Also, 'Rivers I have cruised on'. Already have Rhine, Danube, Mekong and Murray on the list, among many others. Would like to add Amazon & Mississipi ... sometime.

A4 #travchat No! A printed paper list is best, then you can leave it lying around where the missis can see it.

A5 #travchat TV programmes, books, travel tales. There's always a pad and pencil by my side. If I'm still interested by the time I get to a computer, it goes on the list. (Presently looking at the Solent Sky museum in Southampton)

A6 #travchat I'm a bit of a Luddite where AI is concerned. I'm concerned that, one day, it will replace real intelligence!

From my archives: Travel Theme: Peaks travelrat.wordpress.com/2016/09/04/tra…

From my archives: Out to the Barrier Reef travelrat.wordpress.com/2011/06/22/out…

At Bristol \Temple Meads. Missed connection to Leeds. Thank you so much, GWR! Your overcrowded train from Salisbury got in late!

Just approaching Birmingham, At least, this train is on time, and we got a seat!

Good morning from Leeds!

Sunday 27 October Today’s Daily Picture Theme is ‘Narrow' RT or reply with your own photo Tomorrow’s theme will be ‘Orange' #DailyPictureTheme The narrow canyon of Zion National Park, Utah.

Darlington Railway Centre and Museum. Much improved since the last time I was there!

To be clear, it’s not Muslims VS Jews. It’s everybody VS Zionists. Your inability to separate the two is equally problematic.

Not a single mention that the bus cap was temporary and was due to end in December 2024. So what Labour have actually committed to is extending the bus fare cap but with an increase. It’s still much better than returning to full bus fares #GMB