Destination: United Kingdom

London Day 4

Sat, 3 Nov 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [276]

It's very tempting to gloss over our morning and just start this entry from after lunch time....but surely some of the best things about travel are the things you learn from your mistakes. In which case I better jot down our comedy of errors of ... Read more >

London Day 3

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [285]

A much slower and later start to the day today- by the time we'd put in a couple of Skype calls to check how Ethie went on his first school orientation and to show Mum & Dad that the new powercord really does work (and to have a lovely chat), ... Read more >

London Day 2

Fri, 2 Nov 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [333]

Starting to feel better- especially after a cosy night's sleep. Headed out again with the intrepid Jacqui, ready to conquer the second half of our self guided tour. Very hard to tell on paper just how much ground you will cover- a lot as we would discover ... Read more >

Photos: London photos 2

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 | By jac995 | Photo Gallery

3rd Day Harry Potter Tour Part 2

Thu, 1 Nov 2012 | By jac995 | Views [398] | Comments [1]

Day 2 of the Harry Potter tour today - yesterday was a bit of a marathon and suspect today will be similiar but keen to keep journeying. First stop Temple underground as to our delight somebody asked us for directions here (and we totally could help ... Read more >

London Baby Yeah!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [380]

Up early after our early night- turns out that Jacqui can actually function in the morning, despite all previous evidence. She'd washed up, made hot drinks and made breakfast before 6.30am. Have never witnesssed such a thing. I was very glad to be the ... Read more >

2nd Day Harry Potter Self Guided Tour Part 1

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 | By jac995 | Views [437]

It was an early start to the day by waking up at 5:30 in the morning and surprisingly bright eyed and bushy tailed - I suspect this will lessen as time passes. After a coffee and a delicious breakfast of eggs and toast we put on all our layers to deal ... Read more >

Travel Day

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [387]

Woke up feeling better from the previous day's afternoon nap, room service for dinner and luxurious showers to help my sore neck. Said goodbyes to my lovely and sick travelling companion for the past week- bye Belinda, hope you get better soon and get ... Read more >

Photos: London photos

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 | By jac995 | Photo Gallery

The childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Liverpool

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Views [1047]

Wednesday 17 th October The childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Liverpool   We’ve said before what a wonderful job the National Trust do in the UK.  We’ve certainly had our money’s worth from them.... Read more >

Photos: The childhood homes of Paul McCartney and John Lennon

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Photo Gallery

Grand Designs Expo

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Views [545]

Friday 12th October Kevin McCloud,Grand Designs Expo, Birmingham The 70 mile trip to busy Birmingham turned out to be well worth it and it was an amazing experience! The NEC (National Exhibition Centre) is massive – there is no other ... Read more >

Photos: Grand Designs

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Photo Gallery

Beatrix Potter home, Hill Top Farm, “Near Sawrey”, Lakes District

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Views [1299]

Wednesday 10 th October Beatrix Potter home, Hill Top Farm, “Near Sawrey”, Lakes District   This was yet another fantastically moving National Trust experience.  Firstly we visited the Beatrix Potter Museum in Hawkshead, ... Read more >

Photos: Beatrix Potter home, Hill Top Farm, Near Sawrey, Lakes District

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Photo Gallery