Wednesday 22 June 2011 Another typical English day! Started off well though with another outstanding breakfast by our hostess Tara. We decided to head to Axminster (where the carpet is made). Carpet making there started in 1755 when Thomas Whitty wove his first carpet. The factory is in Silver Street and carpets were woven by women and young girls working at upright looms. Unfortunately due to health and safety issues visitors are no longer allowed to tour ...

Tuesday 21 June 2011 Set off early today as we had an 11.15am crossing from Yarmouth to Islington on the ferry. We made good time and it was a pretty straight forward trip so we arrived at around 10am. We lined up and the ferry eventually arrived. They have a system here that if you arrive early and there is room for you they let you on. So it was that we made the 10.30am crossing! Rang Stu while we were waiting and it was nice to hear his voice. I expecte...