September 16, 2017 The weather pundits are calling for a nice day but as we set off for the Tube to Paddington Train Station > note the CCTV camera > London is considered to be one of the most “watched over” cities in the world….. …it is cold and gloaming….no worries, we are optimistic that…Continue Reading “London …..Day Trip to Windsor Castle”
September 15, 2017 Decided on having breakie at the Hub (6 STG each) pretty decent and we loaded up for the day ahead. Overcast, cool but not bad, the plan is to take another ride on the Big Bus to see some of the districts we previously missed ………. ….what we have…Continue Reading “London …..More Hopping and Walking”
September 14, 2017 Good night’s rest and we grab some breakie items from Pret a Manger and enjoy them with the very good free coffee from the Hub…..the morning is cool, grey, but with promises of patchy sun….hmmm, where have we heard this before? Nevertheless, daypack and rain gear on, we head for the Big…Continue Reading “London …..Hopping on and Off”
September 13, 2017 The morning dawned sunny and cold, enjoyed our breakfast and chatted with our host, then marched down the hill to the train station crossing the Avon River for the last time: Arrived in Newmarket on schedule and by 14:30 were ensconced in our B&B…..quick turnover and out the door we go to…Continue Reading “Bath to Newmarket …..Gallops, Stud Tour & Onwards to London”
September 12, 2017 Cool but sunny morning, after breakfast got our stuff together for a day of touring Bath on our own….should be a relaxed day, as we have lots of time and the agenda is flexible….couple of pics of our room and breakfast room > The Belvoir was a pleasant place: We walk down…Continue Reading “Bath …..Touring the Town”
September 11, 2017 We are up bright and early as we have signed up with Lions Tours for a full day of visitations leaving Bath at 8.30 am and getting back around 17:00. Breakie at 7:30 and it is pouring outside…we ask Steve the host to order a taxi and confirm same during the meal…as…Continue Reading “Bath ….. King Arthurs Realm Tour”
A short post-mortem on the Lady Anne Walk: On the whole, we enjoyed it very much and of course, would have preferred excellent weather….but, it is the Yorkshires and we came prepared (albeit a bit more conditioning would have been better…but that is what the actress always said to the bishop). Gear wise a few…Continue Reading “Kirkby Stephen …..Relax and Onwards to Bath”
September 8, 2017 We woke up to somewhat clear skies and temperatures of 8 Celsius with the “promise” of this weather holding through the day…..a hearty breakfast, final ministrations to Annie’s feet and we are good to go!! This is our last day of walking and it is pegged to be a very long day….Continue Reading “Lady Anne Way …..Day 5: Hawes to Kirkby Stephen”
September 7, 2017 We bid adieu to our hostess and leave well nourished, as is the norm. Today should be a “relaxing day” as we have a much shorter distance to cover……however, staying in Bainbridge took us “off piste”, so we need to backtrack a mile and some to get back on the Lady Anne…Continue Reading “Lady Anne Way …..Day 4: Bainbridge to Hawes”
September 6, 2017 Our bags packed and ready for the Sherpavan luggage transfer service, the now normal colossal breakfast consumed and with cloudy skies and a cool 8 C, by 9:15, we are onto our first climb of the day, which will put us on a ridge overlooking Kettlewell… The track is good and we…Continue Reading “Lady Anne Way …..Day 3: Kettlewell to Bainbridge”