Craigmillar, Rosslyn, Waterloo, Hadrian We had an idea where were going next, Lumley Castle; a reportedly haunted castle and we were staying the night in it. Before then, though I was still itching to see Rosslyn Chapel (hidden Templar treasure awaited). We we also going see one of the forts Read more
We awoke early and went down to breakfast. We had a full day ahead of us in Edinburgh. While we had spent some time wandering yesterday, it had been too late to get much time in the major things like the Edinburgh castle. We were also told that the underground Read more
Some of our friends mentioned wanting to find a music festival and it just happens that Keswick is known for the “Keswick Jazz Festival”. It was on the way to Edinburgh. Given our schedule, we knew would only have one night there, hopefully enough time to catch an evening show Read more
We left Bath, Stonehenge and Avebury for the sleepy little town of Beddgelert and Mount Snowdon. Daryl complained about my driving, saying that he had to keep his eyes closed so he would not see “how bad it was”. Of course, he was not willing to try (and I am not Read more
Our first leg of this trip was to be the city of Bath, known for its ancient Roman baths, fed by hot springs. We will spend a day here to overcome any jet lag. The next day we will pick up a rental (hired) car. We had thought about using Read more
This trip will take us around the Isle of the UK, from London to Bath, to Bath, to Keswick, then Edinburgh and Lumley Castle, then York and finally back to London. Daryl, an old friend, will be joining us.
It is June and the we are getting the travel itch. We want to go back to Europe, but are a little unsure of the global climate. Things are happening on the global stage, so we decided to play it a little safer and focus on the United Kingdom that Read more
We landed in Hawaii, Honolulu to be exact. When I say we, there is Teresa and myself, and my parents. My parents had been here once before, many years ago when my dad had R&R during the Vietnam war. I was an infant at the time and remember none of it. Read more
In 2001, we were in trip planning mode for our 2002 trip. We wanted to go to Hawaii. It was not a “big” trip outside the US, but it is also one we wanted to share. As we brought it up to family, they wanted were excited too. So,Teresa and Read more
My oh my, 4:30am came too quickly for our trip home. We were smart and packed the night before, so it gave us a little time. Laszlo had said that that there would be some breakfast, even though the restaurant was not open. Well coffee (which neither of us drink) Read more