24 mai 2009, England to France

SUNDAY

Becky's house

Walked around the Mayfield neighborhood

Looked at some old tomb stones from the 1800s.


Drive to the airport in the East Midlands.

East Midlands Airport

After passing through security, the terminal is filled with shopping. This is the departure board, it either says: Relax and Shop, Final Call Gate, or Gate Closed.

My airplane. Paris métro

Crossing over the Seine River on the way to the Gare d'Austerlitz métro station.

A beetle I almost stepped on the way back from the train station.

23 mai 2009, Manchester

SATURDAY
Becky's parents drove us to Manchester, where we spent several hours taking in the lively city.
Becky and I grabbed a cup of tea at this cafe. Came upon a drum band performing in the middle of a square.

farmers' market

Manchester Cathedral
street performance... two brothers doing a circus act.


United refers to Manchester United "football" team. Glazer refers to Malcolm Glazer, an American businessman, who bought out United in 2005. As this sticker suggests, fans did not support Glazer's actions.
In England, they not only drive on the left side of the road, but they also go up the escalators on the left side.

driving back to Newcastle-under-Lyme
Newcastle-under-Lyme