Accrington Trips

Luxury accommodation | Jun 07 09'

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Had a really nice breakfast at the Duke of Edinburgh, a variety of cooked breakfast you could order. The hotel even though it was very old it was r... Continue reading »

Week 12 | May 12 08'

"Locals and Tourists"

This week saw Manchester invaded by the Scots for an UEFA cup final with a Russian team. Something like 200,000 soccer fans flooded into the city a... Continue reading »

5th Day - Blackburn to Gretna (Longtown) | Aug 27 07'

Day 5 – (Blackburn to Longtown – 106 miles)Hallelujah – The Blog is updated at last. Talk was that peace would break out between the Israelis and t... Continue reading »

Relatives, Rambo & Bali | Sep 22 02'

"My Granny still lived in the same house and was just as nuts as before"

I hadn’t seen my relatives for a few years so it was good to catch up again. I only meant to stay a couple of weeks but due to unforseen circumst... Continue reading »

The Adventures of Yo-Yo Boy | Oct 19 99'

"You do begin to feel like a parasite after a while"

Staying with family is always a good way to save money, but you do begin to feel like a parasite after a while. I figured it would be some time bef... Continue reading »

The Kents of Manchester | Apr 26 99'

"We went on the set of Coronation Street and had a pint in the Rover’s Return"

Yet again I turned up on my Uncle Harry’s doorstep, asking for a handout. We bunked in the spare room and caught up with family matters. I hadn’t s... Continue reading »

Meeting the Relatives | Nov 20 95'

"It was a fun household to stay in, always full of laughter and fun"

This was all about getting to meet and know my family. I vaguely remember Harry and his wife Maureen but not his kids (my cousins) Anouska, Natasha... Continue reading »