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November 1st 2010
Published: November 1st 2010
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But first a word on Chester. Chester wasn't really a surprise. One of those places that seems always to be described as a lovely little city. We expected something pretty good and we were pleasantly surprised to find our expectations met. We can't really talk with any knowledge about the nightlife but it is a very pleasant place to walk around. It is one of the only cities in England that still ... Read Full Entry



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Our travels over the years have often sought out those places that we haven't yet experienced. We have loved chasing new places, but there is a change underway. We continue to enjoy experiencing other cultures along with their food, beverages, history and ways of life but now, having a little more freedom, we will also make more effort to seek out out such things as music events and festivals, particular natural attractions that we have missed and places where we can better appreciate the history of a place and its people. The attraction of the road less travelled and the place less visit... full info
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It's snowingIt's snowing
It's snowing
Those Arctic winds again
At John O'GroatsAt John O'Groats
At John O'Groats
not the northernmost point on the mainland (not sure what NZ was doing on the sign)
Lighthouse at Cape DunnetLighthouse at Cape Dunnet
Lighthouse at Cape Dunnet
the northernmost point on the mainland
CeannakeinneCeannakeinne
Ceannakeinne
or what remains of it after the clearances (near Dunness)
This is MY dinnerThis is MY dinner
This is MY dinner
a statue in someone's front yard near Thurso
Make up your mindMake up your mind
Make up your mind
coordination on the roadworks
Midmorning weatherMidmorning weather
Midmorning weather
and it was snowing outside
OopsOops
Oops
the armco must be strong
Winter wooliesWinter woolies
Winter woolies
cute cow
Stating the obviousStating the obvious
Stating the obvious
near Ullapool
WeatherbeatenWeatherbeaten
Weatherbeaten
large number of these dotted around the country
They moved down the hillThey moved down the hill
They moved down the hill
and let the old house go
Cannon camCannon cam
Cannon cam
from Stirling Castle, to cemetery below
Giving the waterproof another outingGiving the waterproof another outing
Giving the waterproof another outing
at Stirling Castle
Wet & windy stillWet & windy still
Wet & windy still
at Stirling Castle
Housing evolutionHousing evolution
Housing evolution
Gorbals
More ancestor footstepsMore ancestor footsteps
More ancestor footsteps
this time in Govan Hill
Glasgow 11amGlasgow 11am
Glasgow 11am
and the frost was still thick



2nd November 2010

Andrew
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Brings back memories
Thanks for the blog. I did a very similar road trip in 1983, and your blog brought back some happy memories. I think that I even took a photo of the same phone box... And you've given me a great idea for my next big ride!!

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