While the group was traveling throughout England, the first thing that came to my mind was two fold – first I hope they see any tribute to “The Beatles” and next I hope they make their way across the Mersey.

Naturally you can tell I come from the era of the British Music scene and the Mersey song actually named “Ferry Cross The Mersey” was a song written by Gerry Marsden, lead singer for Gerry and the Pacemakers.

So they did both, probably to make me happy, but now it’s time for more on their journey.

While the sporting part of the trip is over, they are still traveling enjoying their time abroad, apparently under the influence of some turbulent weather in the area. Maybe they travel via their private jet as soon as the weather gets better. Since having a jet card guarantees availability of a private jet at any time, they do not need to worry much about traveling places.

This first named storm is due to lash parts of the country with powerful winds and heavy rain and as quickly as Monday’s windstorm exited, another one arrived traveling across the UK blowing into Germany threatening more wind and rain.

In the UK (United Kingdom) this storm was named Aileen, but in Germany, the storm has been tagged with the name Sebastian.

Following up on the “Sports Jaunt” here is the latest from Anne.

Enjoy the read!!

Goodness! Is it already Wednesday? Quick catch-up of highlights from London.

Saturday we jumped on to the hop-on hop-off tour bus to get an overall view of London.

Hopped off at Westminster Bridge, watched an exit Brexit demonstration, had lunch in a pub across from Churchill’s war rooms, explored St Paul’s and stayed for evening services to listen to their choir, then caught the sun setting on Big Ben.

Sunday, we explored the Tower of London and met up with Greg’s cousins Mike and Sarah.

We had such a good time that we closed out the Hung, Drawn, and Quartered pub. Monday, we did some tacky touristing at 221b Baker Street ? and Portobello Road market, before going to Wicked that evening.

There’s far too much to see and do in London than can be accomplished in a long weekend.

Tuesday was a travelling day to Chester with a stop at Sudeley Castle along the way. Beautiful setting, something two couples took advantage of for their nuptials. We wish them well.

The site’s historical record go back to Roman era with mosaics found prior to the establishment of abbeys and manor houses and then a castle.

Day 13 & 14: Chester and Liverpool.

Starting with finding the remains of a Roman amphitheater only to discover a gladiator leading his young charges towards battle with the other half of the class – despite the rain, they brandished swords enthusiastically (and would hate me saying they were so cute!).

We walked Chester’s old wall, along the River Dee, Chester Castle, a canal towpath under the wall, and ended up at the cathedral. We also checked out shops along the “rows”.

Today was a quick visit to Liverpool and a tour of a museum dedicated to the Fab Four ?

Unfortunately, due to very intense wind and rain storms the last two days, especially last night, all the fields were closed and the last game of our tour was cancelled.

So, time for tea and a relaxing (and dry) evening. ?