Blogs from Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 23

Greetings from the greenest place on Earth!! My stay in the UK has almost ended, but my last week in Tarvin (& area!) has been fabulous. Some highlights: - Made a dent in a few of the traditional English country pubs with Kate & her friends - Nearly getting run over by a few thousand pedestrians dressed to the nines on their way to the derby (or "darby" as it's pronounced here!) - Riding the ferry to Liverpool & visiting the Beatles museum - Afternoon champagne at the Grovenor ( . . . funny how I drink champagne once in a blue moon in Canada but have had it three times in one week here!) - Gorgeous drive through the hilly countryside full of green fields filled with sheep as far as the eye can ... read more

A few final drinks Europe » United Kingdom » England » Cheshire » Chester By Sun KatApril 16th 2007Sonny & KathrynWell it's not long till we go now. We've both finished our jobs and we're off to Italy tomorrow for a week. When we get back it will only be a few days before we go on our one way ticket to Australia. Here are a few photos of our nights out with friends. ... read more

On my computer in the kitchen at home We had a BBQ last night at my house, which gave me the chance to see family and friends before I go. Was really nice (even the weather didn’t let me down!) I am starting to feel more excited now - there’s nothing like everybody asking questions to make me think about it all more. Am hoping to go shopping today for some last-minute stuff. Must remember how many people have told me that less is more with this backpacking thing! ... read more

Well, I still feel like I am stuck in limbo land ... still not sure when we are going. We seem to spend every moment planning and trawling the internet for information! We have decided that we are definately going to Perth and have tracked down an area called Secret Harbour. We have been to Perth twice before and absolutely love the place but never as far down the coast as Secret Harbour so being the control freak I am - the thought of moving to somewhere I have never visited scares the life out of me! On a good note - we went to Crufts in Birmingham last week and found another doggie travel agency who can transport the dogs over for a more reasonable £3k - so just shows how you have to shop ... read more

The Jodrell Bank Visitors Centre is open to the public and allows access to the site of the Radio Telescope - which is set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. There is a cafe and gift shop but no access to the telescope itself which is a pity as this is the main attraction. There is also an arboretum on the site which has many species of trees - but given the size of the telescope one would hope you would be able to see the wood for them.... read more