Our surprise tour today with Aaron & Patrick took us to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Rich in heritage, history, and culture, In 1777, the city was briefly the capital of the American colonies and also served as Pennsylvanias capital from 1799 to 1812.
John Wright, a prominent citizen, gave it the name Lancaster after Lancaster, England where he formerly lived. The city is known as the Red Rose City d Read on...
Only 8 years in the UK and Devon will have been the farthest West, along the south coast, that we would have been. We always say we want to get to Cornwall, we will eventually and over the years we are gradually getting there! It also helps that we have our own car! we can finally go to places without having to worry about renting and public transport.
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Whats new with all of you? Hope everything is going along the way you want it to. Summer has faded and we are well into the Autumn season..well, some of you are anyway. Here at Tropical Palms, it seems like we are still at the height of the summer season. The weather is HOT, HOT and HOTTER. Cory tries working outside getting our RV all set up. The brief moments that I go out, I start to sweat. Nic Read on...
Seasick. Yes, that is what ran through my mind as I woke up feeling slightly under the weather and sluggish in my cabin. Seasickness could truly be the only reason. After hitting the snooze alarm a few times, I rallied and met Dave and Merry Jo for coffee, although I wasnt up to facing breakfast quite yet. We lingered at the table as we sailed along the river. Today was a day with no excursions Read on...
Whats that? A warming, golden light heating our green canopy up, whilst birds sing and sheep snort munching on grasswhat a lovely morning! Soon followed with friendly good mornings and the quickest breaky (use of kettle in their camping kitchen) and it felt almost sad to not spend another night here: Church Holne Campsite in Danby Wiske is definitely the best campsite on the coast to coast trail.
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Up and out from Kirkby Stephen Hostel at 9.00am after meeting Denise, her family and Milly (their dog). we both had a hug with Denise and then set off.
Today was the day we passed the halfway stage - up and over the Pennines. We had a choice today; either the low route or the climb to Nine Standards Rigg. I let Ellis choose - I think he might actually be enjoying himself as he picked the higher r Read on...
Beautiful blue sky awoke us. The peacock sounded his alarm that it is time to get up. We have an exiting plan today. Kayaking into the gorge of the Stormy River. After our kayaking in Umngazi was washed out, we really are looking forward to this. Breakfast with a view was served high up over the blue Indian Ocean, who was smiling at us. The Peacocks were by monkeys who were, what else, looking for Read on...
The day dawned clear in Abingdon, but the mountains to the East looked dark and stormy. I wanted to get ahead of the weather so I was moving early. The two bikers I met last night, with their smooth tires and light suits, still hadnt stirred. Damascus was not far, a small and very cute town, right up against Mount Rogers. The mountain remained shrouded in fog the whole time I was there. I eventual Read on...
First settled by the Recollects in the early 17th century, started as a with a small church dedicated to Saint Roch, the patron saint of dogs. Sam told us how each year people bring their dogs to the church to have them blessed.
By the first half of the 20th century, was first, a shipbuilding hub, then the home to manufacturing, retail, and theatre – a street in Qubec City.
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Covid 19 diary - Saturday - another week has gone by. Rain most days but sunny this morning for a while . Will today be much different to yesterday? I guess it will . Saturday used to be shopping day . Long since moved to Wednesday it has now cleaning day. The sun was streaming through the window. The windscreen man could today but I guess he has Saturday off. Lets hope the clear weather holds unt Read on...