Ramada Manchester Salford Quays

... br>All being well we'll have managed to cram our worldly possessions into a combined 155 litres of rucksack without too many arguments over whether Clarins Face Products are classed as "essential" and also with a bit of luck our baggage will have made it's way onto the same aeroplane as us : ) and we'll be winging our way to London, next stop Bangkok! <br><br>A&amp;Px<br>

Last brief entry, just to say we are safely back home, arriving yesterday with Sue picking us up at Manchester airport.<br><br>We've had a fantastic trip - very memorable! Thank you for following our trip. Hope it hasn't been boring, certainly hasn't for us.

So there we have it - the ferry is booked! I will be taking the 'King of Scandanavia' out of the country at 1700 on the 5th December. It's another one of those milestone events that forces one to reflect on the reality of the situation; however fear has given way to anticipation on that score.<br><br>For a few hours yesterday I considered "copping out" with the Dover to Calais crossing - being cheaper ...

Ok......so the nerves are kind of kicking in, actually no I was more nervous last weekend. But now I am just VERY excited. Cannot wait to see what it's going to be like. The anticipation is killing me more than anything, the not knowing. the completely different ...

... for a few days; thanks Steve. :-)<br><br>This week will consist mainly of waiting for my next vaccination and another set of goodbye drinks but the process of refining the contents of the pack is practically neverending. Tonight i started filling plastic baggies with spices and wondering idly whether or not they will get me arrested at customs... might have to reconsider the larder options.<br>

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Today's the day! After a painful fortnight of cramming everything we own into the loft of our house and trying to tie up all the loose ends that need to be tied before leaving the country for six months or so, we're on our way! Had a meal at mum's the night before, my brother Andy came down, stepsister Pip was there and Catherine's sister Sarah came up to take delivery of Catherine's car for the coming months ...

We have had a lovely 4 days in Manchester staying in the basin in the middle of manchester within walking distance of all the sights and museums not to mention the shops. We also had a fantastic time at the football with Man United winning 4-1over West Ham the atmosphere was electric but I wish I knew what all the chants were but I ...

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We were almost stranded in Bremen AGAIN!!! Our flight was delayed an hour and because it was the last flight of the night and so late, we were only moments away from it being cancelled!! We got on the plane and the pilot was saying to hurry as we only had 5 minutes to take off!!!!! We got our night bus to Manchester and are at ...