Barrow-in-Furness

I can't believe it has been over a week since we've updated the webpage.

The ferry ride from Ireland to England went well and fortunately we crossed one of the roughest passages in the world with out any problems. These ferry's are huge (well they say they are world's largest) they have Burger King, Pokies and a few watering holes inside!

That night we stayed in a Bed and Breakfast a few miles outside of Brampton which is in the north of England. The Bed and Breakfast was built sometime in the 1500's well before Australia was even discovered. The Bed and Breakfast served us the yummiest Jam and Cream filled donuts with Tea on arrivial which has now started our newest craze...where ever we go we look for a Jam and Cream donuts for morning tea. Fortunately, for our waistlines, we haven't found too many places that have them.

The B&B overlooked Hadrian's wall which was built by the Romans in about 100-200A.D. Bec was in her element looking at the archeological site. I enjoyed it as well and what they have uncovered about life in those days.

We travelled from Hadrian's Wall to to the Lake District. We stayed in a place called Keswick it was a beautiful spot. Everyone from Adelaide who had been there had raved about it and I can see why. Unfortunately, it rained both days but I've heard that's not unusual. I guess it has to be wet to keep the lakes filled.... hee hee.

After the Lake District we drove to Michael's birthplace Barrow-in-Furness. Michael (Bec's sister's fiancee) reminisced of growing up in the industrial ship building town. The port docks museam was great and free which was a nice for a change.

Unfortunately, I have to go. Sorry I can't complete this page today. We are going well and having a great time. We'll be in London tomorrow so I'll try to find some time to update the page then.