Quiet Days

Yesterday, my last day in the Manchester area, I decided to try the library in Bolton and see if I could get any further with the Haslam family history. The most exciting thing I found was the building! Although I did find a map of all the old villages, a very useful tool.

It seemed quite funny but the library building is also the museum and the aquarium! And, it even has an Egypt exhibit. I have to admit though, after looking through some of Sandra's photos from her recent trip to Egypt, it seemed a sad little room. It did have a mummy though, and its pretty amazing to have an Egyptian exhibit in a minor city.

The museum building curved around the road, although I don't think it was all the museum. The Town hall (building with the clock, below) was accross the road.

After 3 hours in the library with no result, it was time to meet Rama, Dan's sister.

The afternoon was relaxed - we went shopping, I purchased a skirt I had seen almost a week earlier and a Boost Juice. Yes, Boost now has franchises in other countries. Sorry to say it tasted awful LOL

I had a lovely dinner with Rama and her husband, Andrew, before popping home to say goodbye to Dan and Lauren.

Wednesday

It took a while to get organised this morning, I am quite concerned about how much room the suitcases take up in the boot - I wonder if I can hire a trailer - might need one in France! LOL

I felt the 300 km drive to Cambridge today. It was a beautiful morning, the nicest day since I've been here, but I was kind of relieved that it had started to rain by the time I reached Cambridge as it gave me time to check in my room and stay home. A good chance to catch up with the blog (it really takes so much time). But it is good to get it down, and keep the photos under control.

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Tomorrow, I will probably look around some villages in the Cambridge area, where another branch of the family is from before heading over to Woodbridge and a visit with Cousin Olive.

Its now morning Australia time, so have a great day all - sleep time for me.