Bath. The road to Bath was icy and we took our time, we certainly did not expect this weather, however we are enjoying ourselves and we feel very much part of the UK landscape, chilled. Keith and I have had a peaceful week at Lymington, at Elmer's Court Manor House. We were surprised about this booking. It is more than we expected. Mind you we are now in Bath and it's anamazing place. It's in a deep valley and surrounded by rings of buildings. The whole city i...

Lymington. The UK is having a big freeze and the day's max. temp was 3C. Arriving at Lymington on Saturday we Tom-Tommed our way to the Elmer's Court Manor House (and Vacation Resort) where we had been booked in for a week. Lymington is about 30 minutes drive from Southampton and is obviously a very popular holiday resort in the summer with many marinas, lots of yachts and expensive looking boats and only a short ferry ride to the Isle of Wight. Elmer's Court...

Wales. St David's, on the south-west corner of Wales, is a small village but very important. Part of the pilgrim trail, London to St David's to Dublin and St Patrick, Ile of Man, Scotland, York and back south. St David's relics are encased in the Cathedral. I touched the crypt and made a wish. The cathedral slopes south (14 feet lower) and leans to the west, several flying buttresses have been put in place some 400 years ago to ensure the west wall kept upright....

Portrush and The Giants Causeway. The BnB at Portrush had a view of the harbour, the sunset and the rescue boat bobbing away in the swell. Indeed a picturesque place. The evening was topped off with Nicole and Robin's choice of Restaurant were we dined again on sumptuous lamb, seafood and a very creative desert that defied all description except to say that it was truly a master piece in size and delight. From honeycomb crumble to mascarpone sweet cheese to haze...

Belfast. A cleaner and more cared for city than Dublin. We stayed in Arnie's BnB near Queens University, a cute place with interesting people and showers.Our first place to visit was the Transport Museum, Keith will talk about that, he knows what's what. The UK houses numerous Transport museums. They are generally exceptionally well done with historic vehicles restored to near pristine condition. This museum was no exception with a great range of trains, trucks,...