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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Darlington July 15th 2012

So here I am a week before the beginning. Injections done (this by the way involved a type of fainting and reinforces the fact that if I need to be immunised to go somewhere is it really somewhere I want to be?) From my new year’s resolutions (see above) I have completed none... On the bright side I have managed to book a hostel to stay in when we get to Hong Kong. Bag is still to pack, essentials still to buy, people still to say bye too. The list is still very long of things to do. Still I’m positive it will be fine. Money wise I have my Hong Kong Dollar, American Dollar and Nam Dong. Not much else to say really getting excited or is that nervous? I guess the Grumpy ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Durham July 13th 2012

Here I am, almost a year after my last post, spending yet another summer palm-first in the dirt. I’m afraid I haven’t been the best blogger – I never reported again from Greece, never wrote during my four months in Rome, and now I’m two weeks into yet another trip, quite frankly only writing at all because the site needed a day to dry out and my labwork is done. I won’t attempt to summarize all of my earlier adventures – even an entire day of free time can’t fit five months of travelling into a blog post – but I will try to pick up with the start of my trip to Northern England, where I am somehow spending yet another summer at an archaeological field school. My journey began on Friday afternoon, June 29th, ... read more
View from the B&B
Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Newton Aycliffe April 11th 2012

Hi Guys I would be really gratful if anyone could give me any ideas of what to do in Niagra? We are going to the falls but what else is there to do? We are a family of 2 Adults and 2 kids ages 13 and 11!!! I have heard the Canadian side is really nice but the US side is a bit of a dump? We will be at the US side!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Ferryhill December 28th 2011

Now I’ve been home a week I thought it apt to take a moment to reflect on the last incredible 7 months, as well as fill you in on my last couple of weeks in Peru. I snuck home early, as an unexpected Christmas present for my parents, and have enjoyed a week of gluttony – scoffing all the food I’ve been missing for the last 7 months. During my last two weeks in Peru I managed a series of disasters that I’d miraculously avoided in the seven months prior; namely spraining my ankle and having my purse stolen. I was lucky to have only cash in my purse, although spraining my ankle was a little more disappointing as I managed to do it only 5 minutes into a 2 day hike into the world’s deepest ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Durham November 18th 2011

When creating a blog entry, the first thing I have to do is select a location from a list via: Continent >> Country >> County >> City/Town. It just took me an unusually long time to figure out which county Durham is in. Look up if you don't yet understand why that's funny. Sigh. But that's not the UK/US Mix-Up of the Week. This is: 1. "Toilet" is the popular UK term for "bathroom" or "restroom". Easy to figure out, no problems there. 2. There are signs in most of the bathrooms saying the water from the tap is drinkable. Makes sense. Good system. Except sometimes we have an exchange like this: Me: Are there any water fountains anywhere? Coursemate: I don't think so, but you can get some water from the toilet. Me: ... *few ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Durham August 28th 2011

My flight to The Gambia via Brussels is on Thursday morning. I'm pleased to say I'm getting very excited which is surprising because I would have thought that the nerves might have set in and I'd be tempted to chicken out by now. I'm all psyched up and, mentally, I'm ready to go. I've still plenty to do though before Thursday, mainly to go out and buy a years supply of hair conditioner and to sample all my favorite meals before I go. It was corned beef pie, chips and beans at The Court Inn with Peter and Sarah Nic last night and in half an hour it'll be me Mam's roast chicken dinner with as many Yorkshire puds as I can eat. I've had no breakfast in preparation. I think I'll have to ban contact ... read more


Ok so now i'm jobless, carless and hopefully soon to be homeless! Done all the rounds of goodbyes, had the leaving do's, the house is packed in boxes, the rucksack weighs in at 12kg for the two of us, so just the last minute stuff to do and we will be off!... read more


Ok so this kind of shows our route, or what we hope will be our route!... read more


74 Miles Today has probably been the hardest day of all!!!! Battling with high winds against me with lots of ups and downs. I crossed Hadrian's Wall at a spot I recognised from when I walked it with Mary in 2009 . Equally spectacular views to Scotland but very different. The struggle in my journey was only tempered by the dramatic open moorland scenery. The heights were very wuthering! I had my first fall off the bike-whilst being preoccupied by being buzzed by a curlew and the distraction caused me to go into a rough at the side of the road and with a gust of wind I was blown over! No harm done and I eventually came to a very nice hostel at Langdon Beck. I am really looking forward to a day off on ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Beamish May 16th 2011

Hiya everyone. I've got a few days to catch up with I guess. So here goes. 12 May - Today we headed to York for the day to see the National Railway Museum. It was really interesting with engines from the steam era up to diesels. We had a good wander round and lost Barbara a few times.. lol... The Flying Scotsman wasn't on display because it's being done up ready to get out onto the tracks again. There were a few royal carriages there including Queen Victoria's, Queen Elisabeth's and the one that Charlse and Diana used afer they got married. Queen Victoria's was amazing and still in original condition. It was a bit hard to get pictures of it because they didn't have very bright lights on inside it. The UV rays from the ... read more
York
Beamish Hall
Beamish Hall




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