Weather is a cool and cloudy 16 degrees.

Clive's back was a lot better today, that was until he sneezed. After 2 trips getting everything back in the car and many thanks to the disabled lift we are on our way again. We plan to stay in Chester for 2 nights, but have a 240 mile trip to do today.

First stop is at Gretna Green. This has certainly changed a lot since Gai was last here in 1980. We did some shopping in Marks and Spencers and bought Gai some new jumpers and a top. 30 pound well spent.

Down through Cumbria and then Lancashire then head for North Wales and Chester. We are staying at the Pheasant Inn which is about 15 miles from Chester. We have magnificant views across rolling hills to Chester and further in the distance Liverpool. It's so much nicer staying out of the big cities.

Windmills dot the English countryside.	More beautiful hills.	.	We had drizzle most of the way.
.	.	Gretna Green.	.
Time for retail therapy.	Clive holding Gai's shopping.	This complex was not here in 1980 Opened 1999.	.
The old Inn.	Shops are just behind the Blacksmiths.	.	More lovely scenery after leaving Gretna.

Lovely green rolling hills.	.	.	.
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Our room had magnificant views.	Narrow slits had been made into windows.	.	.
View through a slit.	There's a track right outside this window.	Peckforton was our room name.	The entry.
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Everything reflected the age of the inn.	.	The Pheasant theme was everywhere.	Gai in the car park.
The view to Chester.	The old stables have been converted to rooms.	View from the top of the car park.