UK Plans becoming finalized
Some more news from the Nelsons: It looks like we are expecting two bids on the house tomorrow, so there should be news soon about a pending sale. It would be nice to not have to list it on the Multiple Listing Service.
The more exciting news: We have purchased our tickets and set a travel itinerary for the few weeks before I begin working in the UK. We look forward to a long tour of Great Britain this summer. Here's the scoop:
July 19 - July 26 Visit in New York with Margo's family and explore New York City
July 26 fly to Edinburgh via Dublin, arrive on the morning of the 27th
27 July - 3 August: Explore Edinburgh. We are staying at the Turret Guest House http://www.turretguesthouse.co.uk/index.php
3 August - 6 August: Orkney Islands. These are on the far northern tip of Scotland and have been the beneficiaries of Scandinavian as well as Celtic cultural influences. My Australian family originated here and and I may even have opportunities to meet some distant cousins!
Here is our hotel info: http://www.royalhotel.biz/index.htm
For info on the Orkney Islands: http://www.visitscotland.com/aboutscotland/explorebymap/outerislands/
Some of the more interesting neolithic archeological sites in Europe are on the Orkney Islands; one of them has some interesting Viking graffiti carved into it.
6 August - 10 August: Glasgow. Still working out plans for lodging, but looking forward to spending time in this busy city. (Mike is looking forward to touring the many pubs.) The Edinburgh festival and Fringe Festival take place during this period also, so we may take the train back to Edinburgh (about 40 minutes) to enjoy the festival for a day.
10 August - 13 August: Northern Wales, specifically Snowdonia, a beautiful natural area about 30 miles from the coast. Accomodation at: http://aberconwy-house.co.uk/home.htm There a number of historical sites throughout Wales, many castles, and a beautiful coastline.
13 August - 20 August: London. We are staying at the Alhambra Hotel, a low-cost lodging option located near King's Cross Station. http://www.alhambrahotel.com/
I am looking forward to seeing the many London sights on the tourist trail, as well as taking a day trip or two to the countryside, possibly Bath or Glastonbury Tor. During this week I will also likely be preoccupied with getting more permanent lodging set up in Essex.
21 August: BACK TO WORK. This is my first day of orientation at Essex County Council, so I'll be heading back to work today, while Mike will likely be busy with Sarah exploring our new home and getting the house organized.
More info to follow, as we finalize plans and hear about the status of the house sale.
Cheers,
Margo
The more exciting news: We have purchased our tickets and set a travel itinerary for the few weeks before I begin working in the UK. We look forward to a long tour of Great Britain this summer. Here's the scoop:
July 19 - July 26 Visit in New York with Margo's family and explore New York City
July 26 fly to Edinburgh via Dublin, arrive on the morning of the 27th
27 July - 3 August: Explore Edinburgh. We are staying at the Turret Guest House http://www.turretguesthouse.co.uk/index.php
3 August - 6 August: Orkney Islands. These are on the far northern tip of Scotland and have been the beneficiaries of Scandinavian as well as Celtic cultural influences. My Australian family originated here and and I may even have opportunities to meet some distant cousins!
Here is our hotel info: http://www.royalhotel.biz/index.htm
For info on the Orkney Islands: http://www.visitscotland.com/aboutscotland/explorebymap/outerislands/
Some of the more interesting neolithic archeological sites in Europe are on the Orkney Islands; one of them has some interesting Viking graffiti carved into it.
6 August - 10 August: Glasgow. Still working out plans for lodging, but looking forward to spending time in this busy city. (Mike is looking forward to touring the many pubs.) The Edinburgh festival and Fringe Festival take place during this period also, so we may take the train back to Edinburgh (about 40 minutes) to enjoy the festival for a day.
10 August - 13 August: Northern Wales, specifically Snowdonia, a beautiful natural area about 30 miles from the coast. Accomodation at: http://aberconwy-house.co.uk/home.htm There a number of historical sites throughout Wales, many castles, and a beautiful coastline.
13 August - 20 August: London. We are staying at the Alhambra Hotel, a low-cost lodging option located near King's Cross Station. http://www.alhambrahotel.com/
I am looking forward to seeing the many London sights on the tourist trail, as well as taking a day trip or two to the countryside, possibly Bath or Glastonbury Tor. During this week I will also likely be preoccupied with getting more permanent lodging set up in Essex.
21 August: BACK TO WORK. This is my first day of orientation at Essex County Council, so I'll be heading back to work today, while Mike will likely be busy with Sarah exploring our new home and getting the house organized.
More info to follow, as we finalize plans and hear about the status of the house sale.
Cheers,
Margo
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