Dartmoor & the Cotswolds, July 2010
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Bath, July 2010
In July 2010 we were invited over for a couple of days to stay in Bath. We stayed at a lovely
penthouse right above the River Avon. This was Timo's first trip with the Travelling Bears. One of
our owners had recently done
some shopping in Arnott's in Dublin, and a bear came with it. For some reason Timo had
had a watch around his neck so his name had to have relation to time. When
we checked his birth chart, he had Saturn - Chronos - right on his Ascendant! What a coincidence!
It couldn't be more appropriate for a time related bear!
Moretonhampstead, Dartmoor Nat. Park, July 2010
We took the opportunity to head south to visit the wilderness Dartmoor where wild ponies
roam freely. Here were are in Moretonhampstead, where we enjoyed a lovely breakfast in the Gateway
tea room behind us. The house dates back to the mid 1500s!
Dartmoor National Park, July 2010
Unfortunately, the rain was bucketing down and the clouds were hanging low. Sometimes we were actually
driving around in fog - clouds! We stopped near Two Bridges to have a look at the famous Clapper
Bridge. Tom and Timo didn't feel like going out in the rain just for the sake of a photo. Neither
did McBear - he hates water - but Roger insisted on a photo with the famous Travelling Bears at
the famous Clapper Bridge! If you notice, you can actually see the circles from rain drops
in the river!
"I hate getting my bum wet!" McBear was complaining...
The Two Bridges, Dartmoor National Park, July 2010
We drove around the Dartmoor until we finally stopped for coffee and cake at the Two Bridges Hotel.
When we got out of the car, we were
surprised to meet a delagation of four noisy geese! They seemed friendly, however, they were tall
as 3 storey houses - bear size that is - so we were a bit worried.
But as soon as they realized we weren't some kind of tasty food, they let us go. Phew!
The Two Bridges, Dartmoor National Park, July 2010
We enjoyed coffee and cake in the lovely lounge in the Two Bridges Hotel before it was time to head
back to Bath.
Bibury, Cotswolds, July 2010
The next day we went to a tour in the lovely Cotswolds. This part of England has the most
cute little villages with quaint houses everywhere. We stopped for tea in Bibury.
Bibury, Cotswolds, July 2010
Bibury has a lovely duck pond and a river with swans and trout. We enjoyed the lovely atmosphere.
London, March 2009
For St. Patrick's Day in March 2009, James, Chong, Christmas Bear and Sniffy were invited for
a weekend to London. We went to see some of the hot spots that the other travelling bears had
visited in 2005, for example the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.
London, March 2009
We also went up the London Eye. Boy, as the gondolas went upwards, it felt like we were
taken to the sky!
Cambridge, September 2007
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Cambridge, September 2007
Before he moved to Ireland, Dr. Oxford spent his first week in Oxford. He had the opportunity
to visit Cambridge with its famous university.
Cambridge, September 2007
Cambridge is blessed with many beautiful buildings, and many of them dates back hundreds of
years.
Cambridge, September 2007
Here's Dr. Oxford with the famous astrologer, Judy Hall. Ms. Judy had an incredible knowledge
about stones and crystals and was extremely interesting to listen to - and the cake in her
hand was indeed delicious...
Cambridge, September 2007
This was the day when another well educated bear joined the Travelling Bears: Ursula! She had
studied for many years at Cambridge university and because she had completed a Ph.D., she was named
Dr. Cambridge. So now, there was a Dr. Bath, a Dr. Oxford and a Dr. Cambridge!
Cambridge, September 2007
Before Dr. Oxford returned to Dublin, he shared a room at the campus with Ursula. Here they are
admiring how fine they look before the last farewell party.
York, August 2003
As our owners were going to attend an international conference at the university campus in York,
we had the opportunity to travel to York. Here's McBear, Roger, Pinbear, Olivia and Honeybear at
the huge York minster. This was Honeybears' first trip abroad with the Travelling Bears, and he
was really excited.
"Going travelling with famous bears like you guys is far more interesting than watching people
eating burgers all day long in MacDonald's", he stated.
York, August 2003
It was in York Roger got his black leather jacket with helmet and goggles. He really looked like
a World War II flying ace - and he totally agreed!
Here were are at the university campus.
