Category Archives: England

The Four Apostles: John, Paul, George and Ringo

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 20 ~ Liverpool, England Our friends Dick and Karen recommended that we check out Liverpool – so, here we are… Once again I find myself in unresearched territory.  I only know that this is home to the Fab Four … Continue reading →

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What is an Aparthotel and why I love staying in one

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 19 ~ Liverpool, England Our Tuesday train ride from Edinburgh to Liverpool was uneventful with only one change required in the village of Preston.  Both Tim and I commented on how much we have come to enjoy traveling throughout various … Continue reading →

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The High Adventure Tour with The Mountain Goat, Black Sheep and Oreo Cows

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 29th ~ The Lake District, England After our snafu with the booking the previous day, The Mountain Goat driver showed up right on time.  We were off to a great start on our second day trip with them. … Continue reading →

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Windermere Lake Cruise, Lakeland Motor Museum and riding on an old Steam Locomotive

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday July 28th ~ Bowness-on-Windermere, England (Lake District) Nice breakfast, camera in hand we waited curbside to be picked up for our all day tour. And waited. And waited. After being so prompt the day before we decided we better … Continue reading →

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England ~ The Lake District, Windermere, Castlerigg Stone Circles

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday July 27th ~ The Lake District, England Just a quick recap of how we got from Ireland to England.  On Friday we took the Ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, England and then four trains brought us all the way … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland ~ A train journey, late night and revolving hotels

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday July 11th ~ Dublin, Ireland Todays post is rather mundane, but I wanted to fill in the gap on how we got from Southampton, England via Wales to Dublin, Ireland. After walking off the ship yesterday morning we took … Continue reading →

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Lazy day onboard, future planning, “D” and more Gus pictures

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday July 8th ~ A day at sea A full day on board the Ruby Princess with nothing in particular planned except to sleep-in, relax, maybe read a little, and of course eat a meal or three. We also wanted … Continue reading →

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Dover Castle, Secret Underground Tunnels and the Tiny Shuffling Man

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday June 26th ~ Dover, England Originally we thought we would take the train or a bus to see Leed’s Castle today, but we got a late start and decided to go to the closer Dover Castle instead.  Our weather … Continue reading →

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Whitstable ~ Raw oysters on the half shell and Cats

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday June 25th ~ Canterbury and Whitstable, England Our morning breakfast was more of the juicy, sweet flat peaches.  The juice rolling off your chin type.  The OMG this is the best peach I have ever eaten type.  We can … Continue reading →

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England ~ Canterbury welcomes us with lush gardens and fresh fruit

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday June 24th ~ Canterbury, Kent After arriving in Dover, England on the 22nd we took a taxi to a local Bed and Breakfast that we booked online a few minutes before leaving the ship.  It was still morning and … Continue reading →

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