holiday – Page 2 – SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR)

Hobbledown: May Bank Holiday! (6.5.2025)

06/05/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

On Bank Holiday Monday (May 5th 2025) we spent most of the day at the local petting farm known as Hobbledown (in Epsom). For about four-years (2005-2099), I taught Taijiquan at a nearby leisure centre twice a week – so I know the area well. Furthermore, throughout the years, we have regularly took our children to interact with the animals and for them to have fun in the huge soft play hosted in-doors. Of course, there has been a massive investment and restructuring at Hobbledown which has been very successful at a time when the economy is in melt-down and political incompetence is at an all-time high. It is well designed, with plenty of different animals living in wide open well-managed spaces.

Steam Train Travelling Through Galmpton!

UK: Galmpton Sheep & Steam Train! (15.4.2025)

16/04/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

I also remember a “93” double-decker bus in Dartmouth. Why? well, in Sutton – where we live – the “93” TFL bus begins in Priory Road (travelling to Putney Bridge) – we used to live in Priory Road from 1998-2004. We now live one or two streets away – but still near this bus route. This bus travels via Wimbledon Common – near to where the Buddhapadipa Buddhist Temple is located. Believe it or not – there is a Buddhist Temple near Honiton in Devon (Upottery) – the Hartridge Buddhist Monastery. We have visited this place many years ago – and might well visit again sometime soon.

Silversea Onboard Animal Policy – the “Elephant” in the Room – Plus Silversea Response! (21.3.2025)

21/03/2025 Adrian (釋大道)

I was enthralled to see a fine pair of elephants (good ivory – strong stature) featured on the Silversea online website – next to the description of the cruise-ship entertainment and various other distractions (including a breeding-pair of Polar Bears – I believe). May I take this opportunity to enquire as to what is the policy for animals being onboard? Although I am a little out-of-date, I am told the odd ship might possess a parrot to keep the children engaged – but am musing as to whether the new cruise-ships – being as spacious as they are – could also contain some type of Zoo?

Beautiful Malta: Christmas Cheer at Fort St. Elmo and the National War Museum! (20.11.2024)

20/11/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

🎉 What to Expect?

⏺Christmas Market featuring local crafts and delicious treats.

⏺Kids’ Zone with fun activities and workshops for the little ones.

⏺Live music and performances to get you in the festive spirit.

⏺A chance to explore the museum and learn about Malta’s history in a magical Christmas setting.

💬 Why Visit?

It’s a great way to enjoy time with your loved ones, soak in the Christmas atmosphere, and discover Malta’s cultural heritage in a festive and unique way.

Manchester Airport: Attempted Arrest Footage! (28.7.2024)

28/07/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

The question is whether the actions of the Police were lawful and legal? The civilian suspects are not innocent and the above footage is damning – doing their cause no good whatsoever. However, even if the behaviour of the suspects was violsnt and threatening, does this mean that the Police can do anything they want? The answer is no. Just as soldiers and NHS staff – both employees of the government (as Civil Servants) – are expected to conform to strict levels of discipline – so are serving Police officers.

Laos New Agency: Cuba’s Airport Opens a Window for Tourism! (9.1.2024)

09/01/2024 Adrian (釋大道)

“Since 2022, 40 percent of travellers with US passports have arrived on Saturdays for a day trip to Cayo Cruz,” she pointed out.

This is a sign of the popularity gained by Camagüey’s northern coast, where several tour operators are working to promote it as a favourite destination for sun and beach in Cuba, and for which Camagüey’s International Airport will be already in 2024 an enclave of transcendental importance in tourism.

Precisely, over the last few months of 2023, several tour operators met off Camagüey’s north coast to discuss the potential of the region, which connects the extensive area of Jardines del Rey that unites Ciego de Avila and Camagüey provinces.

« 1 2 3 »