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Day 16 Ireland, 27th August 2019 Deb’s musings on Ireland ??

We had 15 days in Ireland, it was a long held, dream for me to be here.  It is a beautiful country, full of fabulous scenery, history, culture and people. Number of Views :2196

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Deb’s thoughts on Scotland and our adventures here ???????

I have really enjoyed our 18 days in Scotland.   When booking the holiday we didn’t have much of an idea of where to go, but knew we wanted to see as much as possible, so we chose to do a … Continue reading

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Day 74 Scotland day 8, 1st August 2019, Ullapool to Isle of Harris via Isle of Lewis (The Outer Hebrides) the Butt of Lewis Lighthouse and The Callanish Stones

A slower start today which we appreciated.  Didn’t need to be at the ferry until 9.30am.  We both laughed when the GPS in the car told us to, ‘Catch the ferry!’  Len told us when we were with him and Monica that he … Continue reading

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Day 66, 24th July 2019, our last day. Exploring the western coast of Iceland on our way to Reykjavik

We surprised ourselves and got away at 8am and headed towards Sauoarkrokur to see the Icelandic horses.  They are a great looking small horse, we have enjoyed seeing them all over Iceland.   Number of Views :1783

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Day 65, 23rd July 2019, Exploring northern Iceland, Godafoss, Akureyri, Christmas house, Siglufjordur, Hofsstaðir

We were all packed up and ready to go by 8.30am this morning.  Was 8C, the air had a bit of a chill to it.  We headed half an hour away to Godafoss – waterfall of the Gods. It is divided into … Continue reading

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Day 64, 22nd July 2019, the Diamond loop, heading north and escaping the rain. A waterfall, canyon walk, puffins, a walk along the cliff tops and a fishing harbour.

We washed our underwear overnight on the coldest night, 7C, since we have been here ?it was still a long way from dry this morning so we brought it along with us. Have it laid out in the car and the … Continue reading

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Day 63, 21st of July 2019, East Iceland to Myvatn via Djupivogur, Faskruosfjorour & Myvatn Nature Baths

Left at 8am, we have a lot of driving today.  Filled up with diesel, not long after, it started raining quite heavily.  And it got heavier ? We went through our first tunnel here, 11/2 km long. Number of Views :1567

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Day 60, 18th July 2019, Reykjavík, Iceland

Happy 61st birthday Greg, how lucky spending it here.  After birthday cards, messages and phone calls we headed out on a two hour city walk tour of Reykjavik.   What we enjoyed most was our guide Sara.  She is a formidable 39 year old, … Continue reading

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Day 56, 14th July 2019 Holker Hall, Wimbledon Final, L’Enclume

We had a lovely breakfast this morning all on our own, in a beautiful conservatory overlooking the garden.  We feel like we are staying with a crazy aunt.  Cate is delightful, the house is a little ramshackle in places, but only adds … Continue reading

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Day 52, 10th July 2019, Shrewsbury to Portinscale, Keswick via Fenton & Biddulph

We have enjoyed our last 10 days with family & friends. Great catching up with everyone. We were well nourished in every sense of the word. ? This morning we said our goodbyes to Monica & Len.  We decided we would stop … Continue reading

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