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Poole - Noveber 2005 |
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I went to a wedding in Poole, Dorset, UK, in September 2005. It was a long trip, but a very worthwhile event and I wish I hadn't overloaded on the excellent champagne. Poole is called the "St. Tropez" of England and is one of the largest natural deep-water harbors in the UK. While England is notorious for rain, this coastal city is protected from inclement weather by its natural geography. It's just a couple hours southwest of London, by train, and worth checking out if you need a break from the city bustle. |
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The waterfront of Poole. There was a mix of commercial and pleasure boats moored there. |
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This plaque commemerates the launch of the U.S. Coast Guard's Rescue Flotilla 1, to the Normandy Invasion. |
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This is another view of the waterfront. I was so jet-lagged that I woke up at 5am everyday and went for a long run down the beach. |
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This is the old Poole Customs House. |
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A typical side-street just off the Poole Quay. There are charming cobbled mews and classic architecture to be found right off of the waterfront. |
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This is a rather large anchor that is just outside the Customs House. |
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I took this photo of the bride and her grandfather, who managed to make the wedding, despite being in his 90's. |
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This is a night view of Poole taken from the wedding reception site. I managed to snap this about ten minutes before jet-lag and champagne consumption put me down for the count. |
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