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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Durham September 30th 2006

Geo: 54.7682, -1.72513Hey all from Durham, England. Finally decided to get on a bus, and head up to the north of the country for a different perspective on England. Had to run from Victoria station with my poorly packed bag, to make the bus by a minute at 9am. Wasnt too bad of a trip, took 6.5hours, and cost me 15£. Arrived in Newcastle in the late afternoon, and was picked up by uncle once removed Joe. Ill probably be staying here for around about a week id say. Joe ane Maureen have been heaps hospitable, and im sure itl be a pleasure to stay here. I just hope they feel the same about me hehe. Yesterday, after I arrived, Joe took me to see a couple things in Newcastle. After coming to unpack at Joe ... read more
Doorway of Durham Cathedral
Durham Botanical Gardens
Durham Cathedral

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County July 14th 2006

I am returning to the land of the Vikings from whence my ancestors came in the deep and murky past to build big ships in Shetland and on the Wear. We are setting off tomorrow on our slow boat to the Baltic Sea setting sail at 1700hours from Newcastle North Quay. George says our ship goes at about 30 mph which being translated into nautical miles is 25 knots. No wonder it takes a week to get there! On the way we are visiting Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and spending two days in St Petersburg and then on the way back we are visiting places I have never heard of before like Gottland but shall tell you all about them as we pass through. I've got the usual butterflies and my imagination is working overtime but so ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County June 3rd 2006

Part IX 3rd June - Saturday This morning we had grilled kippers for breakfast - Howard was not too impressed, the colonial heathen! Then we called in at Greggs the Baker for pease pudding and ham stotties - not keen on them either - what is the matter with the man? Back along the Western Bypass and the Angel of the North again and down to Chester le Street to show Howard Lumley Castle, which is now an hotel. The family had treated Jeane and Harry to a night in the St James Suite and Linda wanted to show Howard. Standing proud for more than 600 years, the magnificent spectacle of Lumley Castle dominates the County Durham landscape. Surrounded by stunning parklands overlooking the River Wear, it is a magnificent monument to a bygone age of ... read more
Lumley Castle Hotel
Lumley Castle Hotel - Bar
Lumley Castle Hotel - Golf Course

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Durham County » Whorlton January 30th 2006

Round the World Trip 2006 Hello to all & welcome to my first online blog. I am due to leave this Thursday 2nd Febuary and after one night at my sisters house, I fly the first leg to Delhi, so watch this space!... read more




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