The kids were all SUPER excited about the RV that we hired and could not wait to get on the road. With the packing we received plenty of help. Brennan got to ride in his forward facing seat for the first time as well. It doesn't get much better than that.
We didn't leave until 7 pm which was fine because we were stopping at an RAF base north of here for petrol. WELL....we got there later than they stay open, so we camped on the side of the road that night. Being told they open at 7. Got there at 8:30 and found they didn't open until 10, waited and then found out the didn't carry diesel. Things to check for next time...so hours wasted and frustration levels increased. Finally we were back on the road. We had a bit of chocolate and were back to being happy. :)
Mason was quick to make sure he found all the good cupboards in the RV. Have to know where the snacks are, right?
We can only drive so long....so we saw a sign for a Caslte in Carlisle and thought we should get started. It is free...so why not? English Heritage Membership is our friend. :) The kids were great sports when Mom said Dad was going to throw them up in this awesome doorway that was about 8 feet from the bottom of the castle. We will do just about anything for a great picture.
Carlisle Castle was fun and a much needed respite for Mike driving and the kids sitting there coloring. However they would soon realize this was only the beginning for a long trip of exploring!
King Carter and Queen Taylor in the Great Hall
This was the beginning of what would be a large number of bow and arrow moments.
A secret little room in the Kings Keep. All the kids like finding the secret passages.
Dad disappeared and Mason was the first to find that he had gone up a flight of stairs hidden in the corner. He was very proud of himself, with reason of course.
We have no idea what Mason was doing here, but he LOVES just walking around these castles.
All about the windows with these kids. Silly people. Brennan is starting to get in the mix.
Goodbye Castle, Hello Glasgow! We were excited to visit our friend 'Elder' no more McArthur. Taylor was so excited to go to the missionaries home for a change. :) Although we had told the kids that Daniel was home so was no longer on his mission. That didn't go well when we showed up on Sunday and so he was still sporting that same shirt and tie. The kids were not convinced that he is not on his mission. His family was very kind and welcoming and we appreciated them letting us invade for a little while. It was great to connect and see how Danny was doing after getting home. He was a great missionary and someone that our kids adored(we thought he was great too)!
Brennan showing off that he was a big boy and got some snacks to prove it!
That night we stayed in Stirling and were pleased that we would open the front door of the RV and see this first thing in the morning. LOVE IT!!
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Ooh! Scotland! My interest is piqued. Did you hear Ben's parents got called on their mission to Edinburgh? We just may have to pay you a visit and take a little tour of the British Isles sometime in the next 18 months. :)
I'm excited to read about subsequent parts of this trip!
Dude, I am so, so wildly and violently jelous, I can hardly stand it.
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