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This weekend I visited the historic city of Oxford. I had great anticipations, mostly because of the atmospheric shots of the town in the Inspector Morse-series. In reality it all was a bit less special. Opening hours of the colleges and other attractions proved to be quite limited, and the weather wasn't helping much either. The Pitt Rivers Museum is a must for those that like to see "stuff from around the world", and I enjoyed watching the rowers practice on the River Thames. And of course I got my WHS: 8 kms away in Woodstock lies Blenheim Palace.
. Blenheim Palace

Toledo
'I have heard that when people visit Florence they actually swoon (as in Room with a View) as they are overcome by the art and history.'		 Independence Hall
'I have visited this site many times as I used to live in the area and I found the above review to be rather superficial if not a bit uninformed.'
 
Valley of Flowers National Park
'.'		 Le site de Koh Ker (T)
'I was in Koh Ker in February 2010. The main monuments "Prang" (a huge pyramide)and the annex-temple "Prasat Thom" are really impressive.'
 
Simien National Park
'I was the first warden of the Simien Mountain National Park, living there from September 1967 to October 1969.'		 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings (T)
'I will be very surprised if these buildings do not make it onto the World Heritage List as they are exceptional testaments to one of the most important architects of the 20th century.'

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