Blogs from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

So we are up and running! This is my first post in my travel blog and although i have just over 2 months until my dream holiday, I thought it about time to post some holiday countdown posts. I have booked my ticket to go and see Penn & Teller in Vegas, I really cant wait. I also booked my Alcatraz ticket, I will be going on the night tour as i hear it is the most complete and the night time views of the bay are going to make great photo opportunites. It is all coming together quite quickly if I'm honest. I remember booking it and it seemed so far away that I had quite a relaxed attitude to it. Now im excited and also a bit scared by it all. This will be ... read more

Finally Made It Troubles with customs Unfortunately, not only did I forget to bring Aidy's address and phone number but having Afghanistan stamped on my passport didn't help to get me through. It wasn't until 3 employees whispered among themselves and kept me waiting until I was the last person in the room that I got the go ahead. I was reprimanded for not having Aidy's address in hand and warned not to forget it again. They repeatedly ask me the same questions over and over again about Afghanistan and my duties there. The Beautiful Ride Back To Grismby Aidy and His Father...Adrian found me at the airport, relieved to finally find me.They originally got there a day early (my fault) and drove all the way back home just to return again the next day. The ... read more

Leaving Grimsby we continued up the east coast headed for Whitby we stopped in the town of Scarborough and visited Scarborough Castle. This ruin was started in 900 AD. There was evidence of settlements in 500 BC from archeological digs and there are remains of a Roman signal station. Scarborugh is also a great shopping town with huge pedestrian malls. Did a little shopping for the grandkids. On up the coast we stopped at Whitby our and our next hotel but before dinner we were to visit the Whitby Abbey. Also a ruin (obviously) it was constructed in 657 AD but fell into ruin when Henry 8th took over all religious properties and gave them to his buddies. Dinner was at the Estbek House in Sands End 5 minutes down the road. Elke made this reservation ... read more

Well we're back. When I said I wasn't looking forward to coming back I was only telling a half truth. As someone who has only gotten out and stretched their wings once there were a few home comforts I missed about the nest - or at least realised I had done when sat with a plate of Fish and Chips on my knee, chatting with almost-family drinking much cheaper and better beer and watching crap telly. Martin on the otherhand who has had the taste of freedom more than once feels somewhat cooped up and I completely believe him when he says he hasn't missed a thing. When I was little I was always the one off away on Girl Guide camp, sleepovers and adventure weekends with school, but it's still nice to see family again. ... read more

Hello, it's Steph, or Pip if you prefer! This is where I'll be posting my TravelBlog's from Peru so you know exactly what we're up to on our adventure. Hope I won't bore you too much. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a message on here. We're flying Aplril 3rd and returning July 2nd so we're still in the country for a little while longer. Looking forward to meeting up with most of you before we go. See you soon X... read more