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Monday 12 August

Mon, 12 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [361]

Decided that Warwick Castle was the go.  Had some great memories of this and thought it would be right up Ian's tree, but since I was there last (a lot can happen in 30 years) it has gone incredibly commercial and is sort of more a kiddy theme ... Read more >

Sunday 11 August

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [392]

Had a lazy morning - the first one of them for a while before heading off to Martins for lunch with some of my English family - Pat, Martins family & Karens family (except Neil). Had a great afternoon - BBQ with some great food a few wines and great ... Read more >

Sweden..Denmark..Denmark..Sweden..and back again

Sun, 11 Aug 2013 | By ruthandklas | Views [447]

We're just back in the Midlands after a perfect little trip to Sweden for a few days to catch up with our family and friends before we head off to India next Thursday. Our first evening involved travelling between Sweden and Denmark approximately ... Read more >

Back in London

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 | By joannawong | Views [631]

There's something about London that always catches me. Even with three hours sleep, I had enough energy to reminisce and the joy and wonder I felt walking through London as an eleven year-old visiting for the first time.

Tags: cities, european adventure, sightseeing

Saturday 10 August

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [408]

Had a reminiscing morning.  Pat took us touring through Solihull, Knowle and Dorridge and we ended up sitting and watching the local A grade cricket at Moseley.  Ian was really impressed with the setup and his day was made when a genuine WWII ... Read more >

Friday 9 August

Fri, 9 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [463]

Started the day with a visit to Shrewsbury Abbey. An interesting building built in three stages, with the new part being completed in the 1830s. Very helpful town.  Could not walk anywhere with a map without someone offering help. Quite amazing.... Read more >

Matt - Maps and Stats, and a word on presents

Thu, 8 Aug 2013 | By katescarlett | Views [514]

Maps I have attached a rough map of the first part of our Scotland leg. Riding over the sea will be difficult, but if a certain gentleman in history is reputed to have walkjed on water, then we can bloody-well ride. Stats Some stats from our ... Read more >

Thursday 8 August

Thu, 8 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [449]

Reluctantly left the Bryn Howells Hotel in Llangollen as it was very nice.  We headed off to Shrewsbury via the aqua duct at Llangollen. An amazing structure - a canal used by the canal boats that is 126ft in the air running in iron channels about ... Read more >

Getting Ready

Thu, 8 Aug 2013 | By southamerica | Views [218]

A little tester to see if we are all set for our holiday in South America. 

Wednesday 7 August

Wed, 7 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [437]

Decided to try for the Snowdon cog railway.  We found they had put on an extra train as the weather was so good (21??) but we had a four hour wait.  So we drove into Conway and explored the castle there, built 13th century and still lots of ... Read more >

Tuesday 6 August

Tue, 6 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [415]

Sunshine saw us out of York and the rest of the day followed suite (mainly) but no rain!  Drove to Llangollen - two and a bit hours and we are across the country. The roads are mad - so much traffic all travelling at 70mph - yes they still operate ... Read more >

Monday 5 August

Mon, 5 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [417]

First day of consistent rain.  Can't complain about those odds! So we had an inside day.  Started with York Minster.  It is quite brilliant as they have recently dug out the Roman ruins underneath and made it into an interactive display.... Read more >

Sunday 4 August

Sun, 4 Aug 2013 | By europe2013 | Views [390]

Left Ravenglass for a day of travelling. We first drove to Lake Windemere and had a cruise on the lake. It's very pretty.  We left there to travel through the Yorkshire Dales to Thirsk (the home of James Herriot). I really liked the countryside ... Read more >

Photos: Titanic and Giants causeway

Sat, 3 Aug 2013 | By kmk | Photo Gallery


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The Titanic & Giant's Causeway

Sat, 3 Aug 2013 | By kmk | Views [397]

Friday 2 August 2013 /Saturday 3 August 2013   Today we headed to Belfast to see the Titanic exhibition ( http://www.titanicbelfast.com/  )as Belfast is where  Titanic was built and launched.  Then you wouldn't believe ... Read more >

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