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6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 27th 2013

In the morning we visited Alnwick Castle which was labelled a ‘must do’ on Mr C’s list.  We both enjoyed revisiting the castle and were rather relieved that we were English Heritage members, which allowed us discounted entry to the castle which normally costs £14.50.  After I bought up yet another book from the gift [...]

10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2013

Over breakfast we decided that we would venture across the border into Scotland to visit Traquair House which had been recommended to us by the guests we had been chatting with in the lounge the previous evening. As we left the breakfast room Toby then Leona followed us out into the porch.  They had mentioned [...]

15 Comments CherryPie on Sep 25th 2013

Once again we checked the weather forecast before deciding where we would go for the day.  The weather looked as if it would be marginally better further south so we decided to visit Wallington, another National Trust property. Whilst we were sitting in the car plotting the route and programming the Satnav we  heard a [...]

12 Comments CherryPie on Sep 24th 2013

After checking the weather forecast we decided to visit Cragside because the weather was going to be favourable. On our way there we detoured via Rothbury in order to find a cash point.  Whilst we were in Rothbury Mr C insisted on locating for me the nice ladies clothes shop that I visited last time [...]

10 Comments CherryPie on Sep 23rd 2013

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.
The Buddha (c.563 – c.483 BCE)

20 Comments CherryPie on Sep 22nd 2013

The 9th September was the 500th anniversary of The Battle of Flodden which took place in 1413.  We visited the battlefield straight after breakfast whilst it was still quiet and there were only a few other people about.  One of those people was a kilted Scotsman with whom we got into a discussion.  We talked [...]

9 Comments CherryPie on Sep 21st 2013

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