David J. Lodwig

The Life & Times Of A Cyclist, Engineer & Scout.

Ravenglass Roman Bathhouse

Post author By Dave
Post date August 25, 2005

Roman settlement stretched as far down from Hadrian’s Wall along this coast, and Ravenglass was a key Roman settlement area. The remains of the bath house of the Roman fort of Ravenglass, which was established in AD130, are extremely well-preserved. The walls stand almost 4 metres (13ft) high. Ravenglass was a key naval base for […]

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An expensive way to deliver supplies

Post author By Dave
Post date August 19, 2005

Every Thursday the helicopter makes deliveries to the Frundenhutte located at 2652 metres on the edge of the Frunden glacier in the Bernese Oberland. Everything that the hut needs to operate is delivered this way including fuel, firewood, food and drink, and even the water. This of course has a knock on effect on prices, […]