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- Apr 23, 2018, 4:13pm
- 🌬 12 °C
- Altitude: 12 m
- England North Sunderland 55.579055, -1.66334955°34’45” N 1°39’48” W
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Day 1
April 23, 2018 in England ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
We have arrived at our static caravan at Seafield. Wolfgang is hooked up to his life support to make the fridge and freezer cold in readiness to receive food. We plan to head to Breamish Valley tomorrow in the Northumberland National Park.Read more
Traveler It's good to see the spring flowers at Seafield. I'm looking forward to reading about your trip. I hope the sun shines.
4/23/18Reply
Traveler I hope you have a great holiday! Looking forward to reading your blog posts.
4/23/18Reply
Traveler Wolfgang is looking very smart - just right for a spring adventure.
4/24/18Reply
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Traveler Edward’s First Holiday
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- Apr 19, 2019, 9:00pm
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- England North Sunderland 55.579513, -1.66392255°34’46” N 1°39’50” W
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Edward's Longest Journey
April 19, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Edward was very excited this morning and woke us up at 6am. Of course this is not exceptional and is his usual get-up time. Despite the early start it was 11:15 before we left home having loaded the car (and roof box) and found space for Edward.

The first part of the journey as far as Washington services, where we stopped for lunch, was pretty good with no hold-ups. It was a new experience for us, feeding Edward in the car park of a services, but I’m sure we will get the hang of that! The traffic around Newcastle and Morpeth was slow but thankfully Edward was very calm and slept most of the way. We arrived at the caravan around 15:00 and Andrew unpacked the car while Edward had a snack.

Later in the afternoon we all set off for a walk around Seahouses (Edward in the sling). We were a little disappointed to find the harbour wall closed off due to maintenance work. One of Sarah and Andrew’s favourite things is to walk to the end and look out to sea. The maintenance work is set to last 6 months and cost £3million!

We then had a quiet evening in the caravan. How will Edward sleep? Watch this space...Read more
Traveler Brilliant! Edward you look so comfortable lying on your new playmat and “reading” one of your favourite books!
4/20/19Reply
Traveler Glad the puffin is such a hit! Edward, your mummy and daddy love going out to the Farne Islands to see the puffins and when you’re a bit bigger they will take you.
4/20/19Reply
Traveler I see Edward has his favourite book with him!
4/20/19Reply
Traveler Alistair has been out today so has only just managed to connect with Find Penguins. Edward seems very happy on his mat. There seems to be plenty of room in the caravan. Mum /Julie xxx
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Traveler Edward’s First Holiday
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- Apr 20, 2019, 7:35pm
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 9 m
- England North Sunderland 55.5796, -1.66387255°34’47” N 1°39’50” W
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Sunny Saturday
April 20, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Edward slept as well as he does at home, which was somewhat of a relief. Once again he woke us up around 6am, quite a departure from our usual Willerby lie-ins.

Andrew converted the pram into buggy mode and we set off into Seahouses to do some shopping. Seahouses was, to use a phrase from Sarah’s side of the family, ‘jumping’. It seemed the whole world decided to make a trip to the seaside today. Unfortunately we were unable to get all the supplies we needed in town so after lunch we set off to the nearest big supermarket, Sainsbury’s in Alnwick. We accomplished another first by parking in a parent and child bay!

We made our way back to Seahouses, Andrew enjoying the drive in the glorious sunshine, and fought our way through the town back to the caravan. We had a restful afternoon and settled in for the evening.Read more
Traveler He looks very cosy!
4/20/19Reply
Traveler I am just catching up on the intrepid explorer Edward. He looks very like Andy in this photo - how relaxed is he? You have arrived at Seahouses to some glorious weather. SJ
4/22/19Reply
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Traveler Edward’s First Holiday
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- Apr 24, 2019, 7:21pm
- ⛅ 8 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- England North Sunderland 55.579771, -1.66357755°34’47” N 1°39’49” W
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Holy Island
April 24, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Edward had a somewhat disturbed second half of the night, getting Sarah up every 45 minutes. So Andrew took Edward through to the lounge while Sarah got a little more sleep.

After we were all up and ready we headed off to Holy Island. One of Sarah and Andrew’s favourites. It was lovely to take Edward across for the first time. Holy Island can get very busy, but we caught it on a fairly quiet day. We walked towards the castle and ate our lunch sitting on a bench overlooking the harbour. We then walked back through the village to see the little school before heading back to the car.

This afternoon Sarah went for a back and shoulder massage at the Ocean Club while Andrew stayed with Edward. Sarah returned feeling relaxed and thankfully Edward was in a good mood so gave her plenty of big grins. We finished off the day with a takeaway from the Italian restaurant in Seahouses.Read more
Traveler Edward, you can sit up all by yourself. Clever boy!
4/24/19Reply
Traveler Edward looks as if he is enjoying his pram in “buggy” style.
4/24/19Reply
Traveler Um. Don’t know what to say about this.
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- Apr 26, 2019, 12:55pm
- ⛅ 11 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- England North Sunderland 55.57955, -1.6637855°34’46” N 1°39’50” W
Day 8
Craster
April 26, 2019 in England ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Edward had another wakeful night so Andrew once again took him through to the lounge so Sarah could sleep. Edward was not in the best mood and made sure his daddy was aware of this!

After a late start we headed off to Craster. We ate lunch overlooking the harbour and Edward once again got plenty of attention from passers by. After lunch we walked part of the way to Dunstanburgh Castle before heading back.

Sarah was dropped off in Seahouses on the way back so she could look in the shops. Unfortunately her favourite, Drift, was closed. Andrew took Edward back, gave him some afternoon tea and settled him to sleep so Sarah returned to a nice quiet caravan.

Tonight is our last night in Willerby. As is tradition we will be having take-away fish and chips for supper. Nice and easy.Read more
Traveler Oh Edward, why are such a pickle at night and give your mummy and daddy a hard time? Then during the day you are such a little charmer?
4/26/19Reply
Traveler Mention of Craster takes me back to 1972 when we had a class trip to Holy Island. However, the headteacher asked us to call in at Craster to get some kippers for her. After the coach wound its way round the lanes we finally arrived to find the shop was closed.
4/26/19Reply
Traveler 1972! Aeons ago!
4/26/19Reply
Traveler Thank you for sharing Edward’s first holiday. He looks so happy and interested in whatever is happening. He has enjoyed himself so much he doesn’t want to waste time sleeping!! I hope Sarah and Andy have had a relaxing time.
4/26/19Reply
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