Old Trafford - Stadium and Pitch
22 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Since the tour started at 4 p.m., it was already dark in these pictures inside the stsdium.
Old Trafford - Locker Room/Media Area
22 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Star Wars
22 Aralık 2017, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ❄️ -6 °C
Went to hotel pub for dinner. Trevor watched soccer match between Liverpool and Arsenal on TV and visited with a Liverpool fan. Then we went to Star Wars! I also put a few other stadium tour picturesOkumaya devam et
To the Match!
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Taking the tram back to Etihad Stadium today for the Manchester City vs. Bournemouth match. The tour guide yesterday told us to get our pies across from the stadium, and the place served Holland'sOkumaya devam et
Pre-Match Activities
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Watched the players arrive and then went in the stadium to our seats in Section 122 Row 1. The view was awesome!
The Match
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Trevor enjoyed visiting with the fans beside him. The had season tickets for 20 years. It was also fun listening to the fans sing and cheer. Fans must sit (except on one end) and must keep beer onOkumaya devam et
The Match
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Manchester City won 4-0 and set the record for most goals in the Premiere League in a calendar year with 101.
Shopping at Selfridges
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
This department store was across from The Old Wellington where we ate. Trevor saw a pair of Gucci sweats for 775 pounds...about 1,000 or so dollars. Not everything cost so much though. The entireOkumaya devam et
The Old Wellington
23 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
Went to eat after the match at The Old Wellington, which opened in 1552. Most of the timbers in the restaurant are original, and the server said many were older than that because they would reuse theOkumaya devam et
Drive to Newcastle upon Tyne
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Got the rental car so we can drive to Newcastle upon Tyne. Now the real fun begins with the driving part!!
Stop 1 - Leeds - New, Fancy Cars
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Stopped in Leeds at an Aston Martin dealership that Tom wanted to see. They also had some Italian cars next door...but Tom said not to say the F word.
Stop 2 - York - Old, Awesome Buildings
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Stopped next in York. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. This city is amazing!!
York Minster - Christmas Eve Service
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
York Minster is the second largest Gothic cathedral of Northern Europe. The present building was begun in about 1230 and completed in 1472. We were fortunate to be able to attend Christmas Eve serviceOkumaya devam et
York at Night
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Some pictures after the Christmas Eve service on the way back to the car. The sunset was around 3:45 p.m. most days we were here; sunrise was about 8:30 a.m.
Destination - Newcastle Upon Tyne
24 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Newcastle upon Tyne is a university city on the River Tyne in northeast England. With its twin city, Gateshead, it was a major shipbuilding and manufacturing hub during the Industrial Revolution andOkumaya devam et
Drive to Lindisfarne - The Causeway
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Drove a little over an hour north of Newcastle to Holy Island of Lindisfarne, which is linked to the mainland by a long causeway. Twice each day the tide sweeps in from the North Sea and covers theOkumaya devam et
Christmas on Holy Island of Lindisfarne
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
In 635AD Saint Aidan came from Iona and chose to found his monastery on The Holy Island of Lindisfarne. The Christian message flourished here and spread throughout the world.
Holy Island - Lindisfarne Castle
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
On our walk to the castle, we met Tim and Mel and their dog Wilbert. They shared their love of Holy Island with us, and it made Christmas here even more special! We walked around the castle area withOkumaya devam et
Holy Island - Lindisfarne Castle
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
More pictures from our walk around this special place!
Holy Island - Lime Kilns
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Near the castle area, the Lime Kilns are situated under the eastern embankment and were interesting to explore. Up until the turn of the last century slaked lime featured highly in the Island'sOkumaya devam et
Holy Island - Harbour and Beach
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Holy Island - Lindisfarne Priory
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
The building of the world renowned famous Benedictine Priory was started during the late 11th century and followed on from the Norman conquest and ensuing religious changes.
Bamburgh Castle
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
Drove to Bamburgh Castle next. It was during the early medieval period between 411AD and 1066AD that Bamburgh grew in stature and importance. With the arrival of the Saxons, the creation of anOkumaya devam et
Alnwick Castle
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
This is the castle in Harry Potter movies. Alnwick Castle is one of the most iconic castles in Britain. It's also one of the most popular visitor attractions in the North East of England. Every yearOkumaya devam et
Alnwick Town
25 Aralık 2017, İngiltere ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Pretty lights in this town! Alnwick originally prospered as a medieval market town and still retains many of its cobbled streets, narrow alleys and fine stone buildings.