Destination: United Kingdom

15 June, Sunday

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By ronsan | Views [326]

Left home about 8.15am to go to All Saints’ Church, Childwall (where we were married) for the 9am service. We had a very warm welcome from everyone and Malcolm, the Lay Reader, introduced us and asked us to stand up so everyone could see us! The ... Read more >

Gallery: notting hill and all its charms

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By wandering_jess | Photo Gallery

Manchester

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By aptyson | Views [401]

Headed up to Manchester for a weekend cameo in June. i was expecting a pretty big city but it was surprisingly compact. The highlights were a tour of Man U football stadium and a European food festival. The Machester nightlife was good value. The funniest ... Read more >

Gallery: Tank Day out

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Photo Gallery

finally some progress

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 | By kjones | Views [404]

So finally, eight months after I arrived in the UK I have now set the wheels in motion for my next big adventure. I now find myself living and working in a tiny Dorset village in springtime. it's all so english and quaint. Living in London over xmas ... Read more >

Day out in Winchester Driving Tanks !!!!

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By colin_and_lou | Views [1015]

Hi All, Just been driving tanks down in Winchester with Lou and Chris ( Lou's Brother ) Amazing day drove 2 types of tank,personel carrier and quad bikes . Great day had by all , This was a Chrismas present from lou to us all .  Have a look at the ... Read more >

14 June, Saturday

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By ronsan | Views [255]

Decided to go to Chester with Allan and Dot – this is an old Roman town which still has the ruins of the Roman Gardens visible. We walked around the quaint, narrow streets, browsing in various shops and buying some bits and pieces. We were walking ... Read more >

Arriving in Cornwall

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By tregenza_family | Views [1292]

'At the far end of England, a land of rocks and mooreland stretches itself out into a blue-green sea'. So begins the story 'The Mousehole Cat' by Antonia Barber, which we have been listening to on CD since we first arrived in the UK. It's about a cat ... Read more >

Ihmisten ilmoilla

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By crazyfinns | Views [668]

13.6.2008 Isle of Colonsay Kerrankin on jotain mistä kirjoittaa, muutakin kuin työt. Päästiin nimittäin käymään Obanissa, ihan yön yli reissulla. Täällä briteissä pitää ulkomaalaisen käydä haastattelussa ennenkuin voi saada "national insurance"... Read more >

Gallery: Cornwall - Mousehole

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By tregenza_family | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Cornwall - Marazion

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 | By tregenza_family | Photo Gallery

13 June, Friday

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 | By ronsan | Views [236]

Off down memory lane again. We drove to North Wales, not on the motorway but via the scenic route. First stop was a place called Rhydymwyn where, as children, we used to camp. Strangely enough, both Ron’s and my families holidayed there separately ... Read more >

The first day

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 | By ella_out_there | Views [429] | Comments [1]

Ok, here we are. After a great first night's sleep I had a fantastic day wandering around town, spending money on essentials (wrap around blankets/skirts/scarfs ect) and just drifting along. Very little hasle from people trying to sell things and if ... Read more >

What a long time !

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 | By edinoz | Views [550] | Comments [1]

Well it seams such a long time since I have made any comments on here.  Firstly, both my nose and teeth are better and the fall definatly hasn't spoiled my good looks !!! Since i last wrote, I have been away working at a station owned by the same family ... Read more >

Sweet decliciousness...

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 | By danielle_bergman | Views [466]

A weekend getaway in the lakeside resort of Pokhara… what could be better than being perched in a boat on the lake as the sun sets and the mountains of Machupuchare peek out through the clouds? The sun has been slowly going down to rest after ... Read more >