Ask Shaun
Published on January 31st, 2008.
Shaun here, the newest (and coolest) addition to the BritRail Newsletter team! You’ll be hearing from me in each newsletter as I roam and report on the various Must-Do’s and Must-See’s of the UK. From historic museums to happening night-clubs and everything in between, I’ll be your guide to all things British!
But enough about me let’s look at the January report! My hotspot pick of the month is (drum roll please) ….Cornwall!
Why Cornwall you may ask? (Or you may not, but I’ll answer anyways). Cornwall is home to this fantastic and unique attraction called the Eden Project! Dubbed an unofficial Wonder of the World, Eden is as its name suggests, an expansive garden housed in enormous, funky, futuristic biodomes that rest in a crater the size of 30 Football fields!
Fun for the whole family, this small patch of paradise examines the links between flora and fauna and how, basically, we need these plants to survive (so do your best to not pollute, like take a train instead of a plane… cheap plug? Maybe, but hey, it’s the truth!).
Take a stroll in the Humid Tropics Biodome, which, FYI, is the world’s largest greenhouse, and discover all the wonders of the Rainforest – minus all those pesky poisonous frogs. After, pop over to the Warm Temperate Dome where trees of oranges and lemons mix with olive groves. The other biodome is actually roofless and shows off more local greenery like sunflowers and hemp.
Trust me, the Eden Project is not only fascinating, it’s also really informative and educational – a perfect outing for… well, just about anyone!
For more information on the Eden Project, just visit their website at: www.EdenProject.com
Ok folks, that’s it for this month’s newsletter. If you have any locations you’d like me to review, attractions to cover or just have a general question about anything British, email me at AskShaun@BritRail.com. Who knows, maybe we’ll see your inquiry in an upcoming newsletter! See you all next month!
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