Wednesday, September 29, 2010

England 2010

England 2010
Scotland
Sept 27-29

Visited the Roman ruins on the southern boarders of Scotland. Saw the Hadrian's Wall and Roman Forts. Lunch at Deacon Bodie's -beer Deuchers IPA -food Fillet steak strips ciabatta.


Traveled to Edinburgh to our B&B and had dinner at New Bell Restaurant -beers Caledoza Autumn Red. -food mushroom wellington on a bed of potatoes & Salmon potatoes, careen sauce.


Walked the Royal Mile. Visited the Gladstone's Land, Dunfemline Abbey , Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyroodhouse,

Thursday, September 23, 2010

England Wells and Bath



England
Wells and Bath
Sept 21-22nd

Traveled Wells visiting the Cathedral and Vicar's Close houses. Ate at Wells City Arms Pub and Restaurant -beer Leyline and Strong Arms -food Curry Chicken with Wine, Chicken Stuffed with sausage wrapped in bacon. -dessert Apple tart

Traveled to Bath. Visited the Roman Bath House and pump room.







Enjoyed the walking tour though the streets on Bath.


Tea at the Pump Room - tea for two -tea Lapsang Souchey Smoky and Mediterranean Sun, Three different sandwiches, two different scones, four different desserts (fruit tart, coconut bar, chocolate and vanilla cream balls. Dinner at the Best Western Umpley Stoke hotel - food Steak and cabbage, Pancake with mushrooms, spinach and cheese.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

England - London to Brighton

England 2010
London to Brighton
Sept 19-21st

We arrived in London and travel to Hever Castle via rental car. From there we traveled to our fist B&B, The Wiremill B&B. We eat at their restaurant above the B&B - Bangers and mash with rosemary & Pork Belley with chutney sauce. Beer bitters -Harveys best Sussex bitter & freedom Ale.

Second day - started with the first Full English Breakfast -bacon(ham), sausage, one egg, beans, tomatoes, mushroom, toast, coffee, OJ, & cereal. This was about what every breakfast consist of though out England on our stay. After breakfast, we headed to Leeds castle. Eat near the castle - Steak & Onion mustard sandwich, cold ham & cheese sandwich and a beer from Conwy. total £12.00


Visited Lewes Castle which is the oldest castle in the UK. Checked into our hotel in Brighton and ate at Brighton Bath Arms - beers Two Thumbs & Bishop's Finger - Pita Bread with humus Chutney and olive sauce. Second bar - Pump House - beer One Thumb & Doom Bar by Sharp - Steak & Ale Pie.

Breakfast had an options Full or vegetarian breakfast