Destination: United Kingdom

15/16 August, Friday & Saturday

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [473]

On Friday, after a leisurely morning with Dot, we set off for the Wirral in Cheshire, to visit our dear friend Chris. We had seen her a while back but as it was too soon to say farewell, we returned for an overnight stay. On the way to Chris's, we had ... Read more >

Gallery: Wirral

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Florence

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 | By matt_and_mercaders | Photo Gallery

We're Off --

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [439]

Yes the time has come . All packed and ready for the off .. 1st Flight out of Heathrow Friday PM .. Landing in Montrial at about 8pm their time ... Thanks to all that have helped us get to this stage .. Thanks to my Mum , Lou's Mum , Lou's nan and ... Read more >

13/14 August, Wednesday & Thursday

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [302]

Off to visit Marjorie and Winston today, after lunch. Marjorie and I have been friends for over 40 years and I met her a couple of weeks ago with other friends, for lunch in Liverpool; however, we hadn't seen Winston since 1971 so were looking forward ... Read more >

Gallery: Last days in London

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 | By caz_sheppard | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Packing

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Photo Gallery

In 2 days time we will be in the air !

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [540]

Hi all , I have taken a few pics of our attempts to pack . Going well both packs are at 12.3 kilo's. Still a few more things to go in . Colin 

Tags: packing

The countdown begins!

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By didi | Views [531]

Less than 8 weeks to go! I am attempting to get organised. I have had my shots. You can get shots for all sorts of things. Luckily I only needed a few as they make your arm ache for days after. I think I have everything I need for the big trip. ... Read more >

2 DAYS TO GO AND COUNTING

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [421]

Packing rucksacks again tonight - i think we need to leave some of the gear behind !! Picked up our youth Hostel cards yesterday should save us a few pounds over the trip.  Doing last min things today ..  

Gallery: Paris - Day 3

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Paris - Day 2

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Paris - Day 1

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Hereford-Ludlow

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Luagge

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 | By didi | Photo Gallery