Drayton Manor Theme Park

Ashton Gardens St Annes On Sea

Knott End Ferry

Sitting on the benches where L. S. Lowry painted the "Jetty at Knott End", peaceful and calm with beautiful views over the estuary. Pale colours of blue, grey and muddy brown broken by the red and white of the Wyre Rose chugging slowly and tired from the hourly trips across the bay.

St Annes on Sea

Visit to the pier and miniature railway.

Trains - 11
Piers   - 1
Boats  - 2
Countries 3
Experiences 4
Miles Travelled -  6562

Britannia to La Rochelle

A six night cruise to La Rochelle, Bilbao and Guernsey on board the lovely Britannia

Experiences - Dined in Marco Pierre Whites & Atul  Kochers restaurants.
                     - An audience with James Martin
                     - Saw Guggenheim Museum
                     - 2 x Lectures
3 Countries Spain
                    France
                    Channel Islands

Boats 2

Miles Travelled  6554

Turkey Dalyan

Whilst having a beer with our friends in Dalyan conversation was drawn towards travelling when retired, it was agreed that many people say that the will travel as soon as they retire but end up not doing it. After a great deal of thought and research I have come to realise that travel is now and if you don`t do it now the chances are it will be difficult to enjoy when you retire. So on my 58th birthday I have taken the decision to travel and see as much as I can. This bog is a dairy of my travels.

Miles travelled 4980.

1st boat trip - River Dalyan on

Blackpool Heritage Trams

Thomas the Tank Engine

Thomas arriving on platform one on the May day bank holiday 2017 . The East Lancashire Railway Thomas day.

Blackpool Heritage Trams April 2017

Blackpool Heritage Trams April 2017

James East Lancashire Railway, Thomas The Tank Engine

Thomas the Tank Engine

East Lancashire Railway - Thomas The Tank Engine

Cruise Port Antwerp

With its medieval streets and beautiful historic centre Antwerp is a hidden gem. Our Cruise ship the "Astoria" docked just a five minute walk from the city which gave us a full day to explore and enjoy our day on foot. Looking for the unusual our first stop after enjoying the statutory coffee in the Gothic square was a chip shop. This is no ordinary chip shop though, this is chips the Michelin Star way. Chef Sergio Herman`s  Frites Atelier, luxury chippie takes the humble potato to a whole new level, Perfect chips with a selection of sauces and toppings just about the perfect chip shop.

Now it was time for liquid refreshments as man cannot live on chips alone, beer is needed and what better place is there to relax with a nice cold Belgian beer than the unusual Del Pelgrom, a medieval style bar built in a cellar complete with its own well.

DS 377 Brighton Works Steam Train

Blackpool Heritage Tram 2017

Blackpool Heritage Trams April 2017