*＊About UK＊*

◇Location and Size◇

The United Kingdomm of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the UK) is composed of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The area of the UK is 244,820 square kilometers. This is two-third of japan, in this connection, the area of japan is 377,835 square kilometers. The UK lies in between latitude 50°N and 60°N. Japan is in between 22°N and 45°N, so the UK is located in north than Hokkaido.

◇How to go to Paris◇


In 2007 the new big station 'St Pancras International Station' was built in London. There are many famous shops, in addition, in 2010 the 5 stars hotel 'St Pancras Chambers' which is right on the station will remodel into 'London Renaissance St Pancras'. The international limited express 'Eurostar' arrive and depart this station. The Eurostar takes you to Paris and Brussels. The top speed is 300 kilometers per hour, so it takes 2 hours 15 minutes to go to Paris and 1 hours 51 minutes to go to Brussels from London.

*DURHAM CASTLE AND CATHEDRAL*

The Durham Castle and Cathedral is the shrine of the Church of England, and famous for location of movie 'Harry Potter'. It was created at County Durham in North East England in 1093 and registered on culture heritage in 1986.

Every year over 600,000 people visit to here from all over the world. There are some attractions in Durham Cathedral; The Tower, The Treasures of St Cuthbert, The Undercroft Restaurant, The Cathedral Book and Gift Shop, The Story of Saint Cuthbert and Durham Cathedral in the Audio-Visual Display, The Monks' Dormitory and Building the Church Exhibitation. In addition, there are many routineservices and special events. If you go to England you should visit here!!!

*MY FAVORITE BLOG*

I like Hitomi's blog because her blog is very clear for me to understand. I can know easily what she write each paragraph through blue subject, and there are some pictures in each subject. I am interested in maori's culture so I can enjoy her blog.