Blogs from Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Packed up and ready for a speedy getaway. Smart Arse hitched onto the back of Welcome and we're off. Slow departure from the campsite because of the very (very) narrow railway bridge between the campsite and the road. Involved pushing passenger mirror in and then Bob driving through with me in front watching every inch of space on either side. Bob did it. He does has excellent spatial judgement. And then the slow drive to end all slow drives. Think every vehicle in England is on the East West road across Dorset today. No obvious reason for it, just sheer volume of traffic as they say. There was one stretch with 2 mile queue either side which was a coned off 'road works' 100 metres long ..no road being worked on though. We did a lot ... read more

Every luggages were alright... It's the departure ! I was sad to leaving my family, my friends and my girlfriend behind me but I have had no choice. I took the plane from Lyon, Saint-Exupéry to Birmingham, International during 1 hour and 45 minutes before taking the train from Birmingham to Stoke-On-Trent during 1 hour. It was simple for me to make this travel because I'm resourcful and I'm not afraid to travel alone. At approximatly 5:30 p.m, I m arrived to my accomodation on Stoke, on Caledonia Road. It's a student residence with 3 or 4 bedrooms per apartment. I'm actually with a german boy, and the last room is available. Not to mention my room, I have my own shower and my own toilet. We have share kitchen, share lounge and share TV. My ... read more

Well followers, Its Wednesday evening, we have loads to do before we leave for our adventure in Dubai, but the cameras are ready!! If you are wondering, why when we have never flown before, we choose a country with a 7 hour flight, well we are visiting the Eldest, known as Emma, and her partner Martyn.... read more

Day 15 – Stoke-on-Trent I did a big estate home today. A very popular one. Chatsworth House didn’t open until 11am but buses and cars were rolling in early and filling the place up. I don’t know how but I managed to get near the front of the queue and once in the house everyone takes their time checking every little detail in every room. I passed the crowds two rooms in so I explored the rest of the house by myself. HA! This was the first house where I was allowed to take photos inside and I was so glad. The ceilings are incredible and being by myself for most of it I didn’t have to worry about people being in the way of the camera. The grounds are immaculate with many water ... read more

Before heading to Granddad's we had a lovely leafy farewell! Did you know that Polly had three beers?!... read more