Dunnottar Castle was incredible. I have to say, incredible! Read a little on the history. https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/ https://www.dunnottarcastle.co.uk/2018/03/17/origins-of-dunnottar-castle/ I drove there from Ryton, near Newcastle Upon Tyne. It was a long drive, but it was nice. I was able to hone my skills on the “stick shift” car on the left side of the road with a…
Category: England
Varies times of travels to England
Driving with Sat Nav or Google Maps
This post will be my personal opinion of Sat Nav vs. Google Maps. Please note that I have only used Google Maps in the United States and in Scotland and a part of England, therefore when I go to Italy and try this out, I hope it is the same great results! This is not…
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Well, after my three days in Edinburgh, it was time to pick up the rental car and do some mileage towards Newcastle Upon Tyne. I have posted about Newcastle in my 2016 trip, but this time, I was driving, with a Sat Nav and Google Maps. Here goes my test theory on which one was…
Newcastle Upon Tyne/Bamburgh Castle/Alnwick Castle
Newcastle Upon Tyne. For the Americans that scratch their heads and say Tyne huh? Tyne is the river that runs through Newcastle. It was once a coal mining town and where my dad’s best friend was born. My new family picked me up at the train station and I knew who they were right away!!!…