Carlisle and a parisienne…day 12
After our late night wacthing North & South, today started as a lazy day. Courtney slept in a bit while I breakfasted with Matias and Oskar. We spent the rest of the […]
Cumbria … day 10
Our last morning in the quiet little village of Hawkshead. It really did feel as if we had the whole village to ourselves…until 10:00. I heard voices […]
Shop Til You Drop – Day 11 Carlisle
It is so good to be at the home of friends! We slept in, stayed in our pjs, enjoyed coffee and tea late into the morning while […]
The Steamboat and The Struggle Day 9
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- Where William Wordsworth stayed as a boy.
In the Lake District the sun rises at 4:36 am. Quality sleep has to occur before that time. Unless you have room darkening blinds, which were not […]
I Want to Be a Part of it…York…York…..Day 8
Today started at 7:45 for Courtney with a trip to the car park in her PJs. They take their parking fines quite seriously here. 70 pounds, which […]
From Seaside to Mountains High – Wales to York, Day 7
Our first stop today was the town with the longest name in the world, which is on the island of Anglesey in Northern Wales. We have been referring to […]
Turrets and Towers – Conwy, Day 6
After a lovely breakfast at our hotel, we had a real treat. Chef Andy, the lead chef here at the Castle Hotel, invited us back into his […]
Castles and Caverns – Wales, Day 5
A sad good bye to Peter and Ruth in the rain this morning. I cannot wait to go back…and not just for the hand-trimmed bacon, Peter!
On the […]
Farm Life to Fine Dining…Day 4 Stratford -upon-Avon
The nice sunny weather we brought over with us decided to go away today But a chilly drizzle cannot keep us from our travels! After a hearty […]
And miles to go before we sleep….UK – Day One
Our UK adventure began about an hour and a half earlier than expected, thanks to a terrific tail wind! You have to take the good with the […]