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Jul
21

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Trip to Farnborough Air Show

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On Sunday, 20th July, Felix, Dad and I visited the Farnborough Air Show!

Here are a collection of photographs of the jam-packed day of fun!

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Apr
3

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Trip to Dubai Mall with Dad

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Toby writes… Felix, Dad and I visited The Dubai Mall on Friday, the 27th March.

We initially went to see the beautiful Dubai Festival of Light which was on its last day of a 9-day showing. We enjoyed dinner by the wonderful man-made lake which contains the famous fountains that burst into life every 30 minutes after 6pm.

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Jul
27

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White Cliffs of Dover

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July 27th 2013

Toby writes… The White Cliffs of Dover, an incredibly picturesque place, marking the end of the UK. Where France is visible, some 21 miles away, across the water.

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Jul
27

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Canterbury Cathedral

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July 27th 2013

Toby writes… Canterbury Cathedral, a holy site for pilgrims for nearly a thousand years! We went with our Grandpa Gerry.

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Jul
27

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Victoria & Albert Museum of Childhood

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July 25th 2013

Toby writes… We took the tube into London, and called to visit Uncle Mike at lunchtime.

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Jul
27

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National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

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July 24th 2013

Toby writes… We all went down to Beaulieu to visit the National Motor Museum. Much to mine and Felix’s delight there was a ‘Top Gear World’ there, and a James Bond Car exhibition.

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Jul
27

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Portsmouth Docks & HMS Victory

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July 21st 2013

Toby writes… Felix, Dad and I, went to the Portsmouth Dockyards to see the HMS Victory and have a tour around it!

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Jul
27

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Avebury and West Kennet Long Barrow

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July 17th 2013

Toby writes… Felix, Dad and I all went down to see an ancient Bronze Age circle of stones at Avebury. The stones supposedly held some form of religious significance.

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Jan
15

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Falconry Festival in Al Ain

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Al Ain hosted The Third International Festival Of Falconry in December 2011 – and we went along. Falconers came from all over the world. For some of them, this was the first time they had left their village or town. Amazing.

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