- Monday August 31st - Wednesday September 2nd
This entry is simply to round things off and tie up a few loose ends. Today we left our accommodation and drove to Manchester Airport where we dropped off the car and caught the plane to London. From there we Posted by bryceb in Europe 2009 | Nov 19, 2009
- Sunday August 30th
This morning I had a quiet morning catching up with things on the 'net while David and Margaret continued to explore some of the places they remembered from the time they lived here. In the afternoon, we went around to Posted by bryceb in Europe 2009 | Nov 19, 2009
- Saturday August 29th
Today we were the guests of Graham and Susan, and we spent the day around Liverpool and district. Again we could see the advantage of having locals as tour guides, as they knew exactly where the most interesting sights were, Posted by bryceb in Europe 2009 | Nov 18, 2009
- London Travel BlogCamp recap
[i]I've been contemplating doing more 'work related' posts on this blog for a while, and have decided I'll bite the bullet and try and get one post up a week. Most will likely be the ravings of a lunatic as Posted by Sam I Am in Sam I Am's Blog | Nov 17, 2009
- Grasmoor and Eel Crag
My long trek to Grasmoor had started along the same route as my Grisedale Pike walk, following the meandering stream of Coledale Beck from Braithwaite. For over 2 miles the wide track had led towards my first objective - Eel Posted by PeteB in Walking in the Lake District | Nov 15, 2009
- Grisedale Pike
Driving West on the A66 towards Keswick below the towering ramparts of Blencathra, a striking looking conical peak is visible almost directly in front. This is Grisedale Pike.
I'd passed Keswick and turned off through the small village of Braith Posted by PeteB in Walking in the Lake District | Nov 15, 2009
- Dovedale and Hart Crag
The path led through the trees bordering the shore of Brothers Water. Ahead the distant Kirkstone Pass road could be seen snaking up the deep valley below Red Screes, the cars moving silently at this distance. I was following the Posted by PeteB in Walking in the Lake District | Nov 15, 2009
- Friday August 28th
This morning while the Unsworths explored some of their old haunts, I stayed in the motel and caught up on a small backlog of online business. I had taken out a rather expensive 5-day internet deal for the time we Posted by bryceb in Europe 2009 | Nov 15, 2009
- Apologies!
To all of my supporters/readers/whatnot-ers:
I am sorry that I have not updated in a while. For the most part, things sort of remain the same. However, I did get sick AGAIN recently, and I had a visit from my father. Posted by lmckenn6 in A Broad Goes Abroad | Nov 10, 2009
- My first entry
Hey There
Here again Posted by renomac in My Travel Blog | Nov 9, 2009
- Memories ....Memories
It was Remembrance Sunday in England yesterday - a sure sign that Christmas is nigh - and we went to the ceremony at the Cenotaph in London. We saw the Queen and the rest of the Royals and watched as Posted by Hawkson in Blissful Adventures | Nov 9, 2009
- Pillar from Buttermere
From the top of Scarth Gap Pass all the walkers trooping up from Buttermere turned left and made for the nearby summit of Haystacks. Straight ahead though,lay the craggy walls of Pillar and Kirk Fell broken by the dark gap Posted by PeteB in Walking in the Lake District | Nov 9, 2009
- NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE & YORKSHIRE
We spent 2 nights with our friends the Bracchis, Sue, Kev, and their lads, Michael and Matthew, in Newcastle, before moving down through the Yorkshire moors towards the coast.
[img=http://photos.travellerspoint.com/172282/IMG_8225.jpg caption=The Bracc Posted by davidsandi in David & Sandi Travelogue | Nov 8, 2009
- Gunners v AZ: UEFA Champions League at Emirates Stadium
In the early 1950s, English football team Wolverhampton Wanderers did a tour of Europe playing “friendly” matches. A friendly is a game played between two sides that doesn’t have any league or title consequences. These games are often Posted by GregW in Greg Wesson's Esoteric Globe | Nov 5, 2009
- 5 Days and Counting
Hello!!!
So this is our first blog to let you know that we will be leaving in 5 days Ahhhhhh!
We have done our test pack divided out our toiletries ( which takes up half the bag!) (all essentials!) and all fits Posted by gemchez in Francesca and Gemma's BIG Adventure | Nov 5, 2009
- London to KL
Spending our last day in London.
Going to say goodbye to Nikki and Chris and will see them in Perth in a month. Going to do a bit of last minute shopping to spend our pounds and then catch the Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Nov 4, 2009
- London
Went to Long Tall Sally and bought some clothes. Then caught the train back to the hotel and got ready for High Tea at The Ritz.
The Ritz is beautiful. Gilt gold everywhere. We enjoyed cucumber, chicken, salmon, Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Nov 3, 2009
- London
Slept in and then headed to the Cabinet War Rooms where Winston Churchill and his team “bunkered down” during world war 2. Churchill was also Minister of Defence so it saved a lot of problems between politics and defence Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Nov 3, 2009
- North London to Kingston on Thames to London
Woke up and headed for Kington upon Thames. Traffic was shocking because it was pouring with rain and there were accidents everywhere.
Rang Dad and he rang Sid and Jean to let them know we were on our way but Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Nov 3, 2009
- High Street from Haweswater
The drive over from Shap to Haweswater in the pale winter sunshine revealed that the eastern rim of the Lakeland Fells still held some remnants of snow from the recent cold weather. High Street's eastern crags in particular were patterned Posted by PeteB in Walking in the Lake District | Nov 2, 2009
- North London
Raining and then became fine at about 12 (just in time for the game).
This morning woke up and thought we would have a leisurely morning. Was watching TV and realised that the game was at 12.45 not 3pm like we Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Oct 31, 2009
- Happy Hallowe'en!
In honour of the ghosties and goblins, some creepy shots I have taken...
Egham, Surrey:
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- Cambridge
Had a lovely breakfast this morning and then headed into the Grafton Centre to catch up with my friend from 20 years ago, Lorna. Had a lovely chat catching up on lost time and chatting about travel. Met Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Oct 30, 2009
- Markfield - Cambridge
Had a lovely sleep in until around 11am. Went for coffee and checked emails, etc. Gave Lorna a call and arrange to catch up with her for coffee on Friday. Went to Christine and Keith’s in Cambridge.
It Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Oct 30, 2009
- Liverpool - Ashby de la Zouch
152 miles
Left Liverpool and headed to Bolsover Castle via the Peak District. We were trying to settle an argument about how to hang our tapestry that we bought at Edinburgh Castle. Peak District was beautiful and it Posted by mikey-mich in Mikey & Mich's Scenic Adventure | Oct 30, 2009