Destination: United Kingdom

London Baby Yeah!

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 | By sjgordo22 | Views [322]

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 [391]

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 [340]

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 [924]

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 [497]

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 [1208]

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

The Jacobite Express - aka Hogwarts Express

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Views [1039]

Monday 8 th October Hogwarts Express   Well I’d have to say that neither of us have read any of the famed Harry Potter books and yet here we were on the train line from Fort William to Mallaig where the famous steam train called ... Read more >

Photos: The Jacobite Express (aka Hogwarts Express)

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 | By jimboandjanet | Photo Gallery

Beginnings, middlings and endings

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 | By birgit_75 | Views [420]

The journey is starting to feel increasingly real... I have just purchased my travel insurance. So another beginning is just around the corner.. Soon I shall touch Golden Gate Bridge and cycle from Mission to Dolores Park for a morning Yoga Practice.... Read more >

Tags: beginnings, insurance, san francisco, sf, travel insurance

Ready to go.......

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 | By saraheturpin | Views [223]

Ok, so only a few days to go and I think I'm pretty ready to go. I am excited to be going, but sad to be leaving everyone. I'm sure the time will fly by and I'll be back in no time with lots of photos and memories and presents!! I will do my best ... Read more >

Nerves & Excitement

Sat, 20 Oct 2012 | By atlancia | Views [203]

Finally booked my ticket to Bangkok the end of Oct 12 and I have just over a week to go! I never realised the extent of how much admin and research is involved when planning my first trip abroad. My itinerary has been amended lots already! I am feeling ... Read more >