Newton Aycliffe, England

We are on the east coast of England now, in Newton-Aycliffe.  This is a "new" town by English standards, founded after World War II.  Before and during the war, all that was in this area was a munitions factory.  We get to explore the area tomorrow, with the guidance of our new Rotarian friends.

Our hosts in the Liverpool - Maghull area on June 26 were absolutely wonderful.  Kath and Bernard, a retired couple with 2 children and 4 grandchildren were super, very welcoming.  Bernard is a retired electrical worker.  Later in his career he taught the apprentices.  He built beautiful bandstands for us on a moment's notice.  We hope he will take our advice and sell them on eBay rather than burn them.

I have made note of the fact that our British hosts do not like clutter of any kind in their homes.  Homes are very well arranged, with one or two knick-knacks.  Very well kept.  Not many plants, no magazines or newspapers kept for future reading.  A place for everything, and everything in it's place.

Here are some pics from the Barn Dance:

Bandstand, by Bernard.

Hosts for the evening, Kath and Bernard.

Sunday morning breakfast in the english gardens.

More later!

LL