Our trip got off to a terrific start on Friday, July 11th, as we were bumped up to Business class for our flight from Toronto to London. We had the new lay-flat pods on Air Canada's 777 and so had a chance to get some sleep on the flight over. We then connected to Manchester and then after a four hour train to Carlisle we embarked on the last leg of our journey - changing trains for a one hour trip to St Bees arriving at 6pm local time July 12th.
Found Abbey Farm B & B where Steve gave us a great welcome! After a walk down to the beach to get a look at the start of the trail, we had dinner at the best restaurant in town (actually, the ONLY restaurant in town!)
After a great night's sleep and typical English breakfast, (plus a long chat with Steve - he and his wife actually met on the Coast to Coast walk) we decided to do a mini (5 mile) hike along St Bee's Head. The weather was sunny and beautiful - about 24 degrees C and the best weather day they've had here for a while. We'll be in bed early tonight because tomorrow the real walk begins...
Found Abbey Farm B & B where Steve gave us a great welcome! After a walk down to the beach to get a look at the start of the trail, we had dinner at the best restaurant in town (actually, the ONLY restaurant in town!)
After a great night's sleep and typical English breakfast, (plus a long chat with Steve - he and his wife actually met on the Coast to Coast walk) we decided to do a mini (5 mile) hike along St Bee's Head. The weather was sunny and beautiful - about 24 degrees C and the best weather day they've had here for a while. We'll be in bed early tonight because tomorrow the real walk begins...
Abbey Farm B & B, St Bees
St Bees at dusk
Beach at St Bees
Near the start of the Coast to Coast
St Bees Head
Fleswick Bay
One of many markers along the way
Francine going over a step-stile
Locals checking out the foreigners!
Our first beer at the Dog and Partridge
4 comments:
Beautiful photos. Your enthusiasm is leaping off the screen and you're looking chipper. Hope the weather holds for you. Enjoy!
Peter and Francine greetings from down under. Looks as though the rain has finished. The photos are great. How is the hiking.
Keep the photos coming.
I received your other email. Have a good break.
The Robinsons
Hi Guys
Our first wishes for a good trip didn't seem to get published, so hopefully this one will make it onto your blog. As you know we live vicariously through your trips so are looking forward to reading your blog and looking at the pictures. Your stating point looks beautiful. Next time we want to see pictures of Pete scaling those cliffs to the shore. Have Fun,
Vicki, Chris, Tori and Morgan
enjoying your pictures glad to hear you had a good day .
mom and dad
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