Arr Manchester Sun pm picked up hire car, spent several days getting accustomed to Cheshire climate, new time zone, getting lost on motorways, real ale and Daily Telegraph. Stayed in rural Antrobus and were royally hosted by sister. Some local sightseeing and trip into Northwich to procure a SIM for Alison. Visited aunts, uncle, cousin in Lancs, followed by coffee in Liverpool with old school/uni friend followed by trip to Heswall for curry followed by pint of Timothy Taylors Landlord bitter at Dee View, & back to Antobus for rest after rather exhausting day.
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| Anderton Boat Lift, River Weaver |
Manchester to Tenerife and joined the Braemar cruise ship for a 10 day cruise/walk of Canaries, Madeira and Agadir. Walking was organised by Ramblers Worldwide and they provided a guide and transport from ship to start of walks and also back to ship if necessary.
Sailed overnight between islands with walk on each island, plus Agadir. We were often in sunshine above the cloud level which made for great views and no rain.The 10 day cruise soon came to an end and we returned to Antrobus for one more night and and picked up brand new hire car at airport. It was clear we had to return it scratch free. Weather turned colder and snow was threatening.
We went to Lincoln for 2 nights and toured the town, the cathedral and castle and viewed one of the 4 remaining 1215 Magna Cartas.
Set off for Elgin in a half decent snowfall which luckily dissipated as we headed north. Great welcome by the northern clans and much eating, drinking and merry making followed by local walks. Weather still cold, ground often frozen
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| Tawny Owl, me, Inverness |
Back south to Edinburgh for much of the same. For something completely different took a short 3 night trip by Flybe to Southampton where we were kindly collected for a 3 night stay with a friend in Salisbury, a place neither of us had been to. Another cathedral to explore including another copy of the Magna Carta, this one being reputedly in the best condition. Should become an expert on Magna Cartas after this. The tour of the tower/spire is to be recommended and comes with interesting detail of the cathedral's construction.
Back to Edinburgh. Still no warmer and we were amused to watch the ducks sliding on the icy canal.
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| Union Canal, Edinburgh |
COMING SOON:- C2C walk starting at St Bees
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