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Monday, September 12, 2022

That’s it! Morning in Manchester. Final walk then back to New York. What an adventure!


 

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Tributes all over Manchester

 





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Sunday, September 11, 2022

So long, Simon! Thank you for a great day in Chester! 😊


 

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Flowers left at Chester Cathedral in tribute to the Queen.


 

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Beautiful Chester!




 

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Simon: My new English friend - and a great guide in Chester!

 


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Chester: Roman amphitheater and cathedral ruins.




 

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September 11. I’m a few thousand miles away from home, but never forget. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ


 

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9:04 train to Chester from Manchester Piccadilly.




 

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Have to love the taxis!


 

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Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Garden. A true hero!


 

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English Breakfast at the Hotel



 

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Saturday, September 10, 2022

Another great day!



 

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Great energy and fun in Manchester!


 

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Manchester Cathedral




 

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Wagamama bowl for lunch. Very good!


 

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Trolleys!! Love them. Clang clang!




 

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Central Library to sign the Condolence Book for Queen Elizabeth II. Bonus: Beautiful building!





 

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Beautiful and big station! Manchester Piccadilly.




 

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Manchester Piccadilly!


 

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Boarding from Platform 1! (Only 2 at station. πŸ˜‰)


 

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Penrith Castle! Early for train so was able to explore and do photos. Bonus fun!








 

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A quick pork roll in a supermarket parking lot across from the train station. Travel is not always glamorous. 😁



 

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      • Tributes all over Manchester
      • So long, Simon! Thank you for a great day in Ches...
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      • Beautiful Chester!
      • Simon: My new English friend - and a great guide i...
      • Chester: Roman amphitheater and cathedral ruins.
      • September 11. I’m a few thousand miles away from h...
      • 9:04 train to Chester from Manchester Piccadilly.
      • Have to love the taxis!
      • Alan Turing Memorial in Sackville Garden. A true h...
      • English Breakfast at the Hotel
      • Another great day!
      • Great energy and fun in Manchester!
      • Manchester Cathedral
      • Wagamama bowl for lunch. Very good!
      • Trolleys!! Love them. Clang clang!
      • Central Library to sign the Condolence Book for Qu...
      • Beautiful and big station! Manchester Piccadilly.
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