Author: Muriel Schmidt

Do Newfoundlands Drink Alot?

What is this? For instance, Newfies drink a lot of water but they’re also big dogs weighing on average between 120-150 pounds. That’s about 150 ounces of water (40 cups). Do Newfies like water? All Newfies love to swim. While a Newfoundland is considered a water dog not all Newfies will take to the water […]

Why Is London Bridge Painted Blue?

But how did it get the blue steel look it wears now? The current colour scheme dates back to 1977. ‘The bridge was painted blue, white and red in preparation for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee‘ explains Baty. When it had a £4m overhaul 11 years ago the team decided to stick with the longest-standing hue. […]

Can You Drive Down The Mall In London?

The Mall is a tree-lined royal road leading from Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace. The road is closed to traffic on Sundays, public holidays and for ceremonial events, including royal weddings, jubilee celebrations, parades and state visits. Can you walk down The Mall in London? Nice place to walk down. Great place to walk down […]

How Do I Avoid London Congestion Zone On Google Maps?

Below the ‘Destinations’ section on Google Maps, you should find an ‘Options’ hyperlink. Click on that and one of the options which comes up is ‘Avoid’. Does Google Maps detect congestion? Early in 2007, Google announced that the company has added a long-awaited feature to its popular mapping platform – traffic congestion information. “We can’t […]