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I always worry about getting stuck when I’m in an elevator that’s playing like that. I have one at work like it, and people have been stuck. Not me thankfully.
I always worry about getting stuck when I’m in an elevator that’s playing like that. I have one at work like it, and people have been stuck. Not me thankfully.
Ugh - I'd avoid that one like the plague. When I was at college, we had lifts that were, how shall we say, well past their sell by dates? When I was there, the building was 30+ years old and we were told the elevators had a lifespan of 25 years. I got stuck once when the one I was in didn't quite stop at the right point. Fortunately it was only about a foot off, so we could get out when the doors opened, but it freaked me out. I never took them again, and we were based on the ninth floor. I got fit the rest of that academic year!
Your hotel looks very nice and nice photos of your boys! Quite a big room you have, but not that unique with the decor. That's crazy about the elevator and so annoying!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
That looked like a lovely scenic drive. I have trouble imagining a road that is controlled by the tides, Wow! By the way, in your future hunt for Puffins, you might want to try the Kenai Fjord tour in Seward, Alaska. I had to go back and check my pictures, but we did, indeed see puffins there.
That looked like a lovely scenic drive. I have trouble imagining a road that is controlled by the tides, Wow! By the way, in your future hunt for Puffins, you might want to try the Kenai Fjord tour in Seward, Alaska. I had to go back and check my pictures, but we did, indeed see puffins there.
Oh wow, you did - great photos and thanks for the tip.
Thursday 22 June – part eight: beautiful Italian theming and food!
We headed out again just after 5:00pm, and that was a mistake, as we hit rush hour. Mark later discovered that the hotel is located on the UK’s largest business park, and having driven through it, I could believe that!
Bit weird to find such a high priced car dealer here… Wow!
We got stuck in traffic on the way into the city…
.. but it wasn’t as bad as the traffic coming out!
We saw parts of Newcastle University on the way…
… and then Newcastle United Football Club, which is literally right in the middle of the city.
Mark managed to park up, by sheer luck, right by the restaurant!
I’d eaten here a few weeks ago, and loved it then, and I was really hoping that it would be just as good as the previous time, especially given it had taken us half an hour to get here! It’s beautifully themed in here.
We decided to order some olives and bread for Mark, and look what turned up!
I went for the focaccia, and I was expecting a small amount to turn up – not a whole plate! Mind you, it was the best focaccia I’ve ever had.
For appetiser, Mark and I both went for the Pomodoro and mozzarella, and it was just as good as I remembered from a few weeks ago. Phew! It’s always a relief when something is good second time around, especially if you’re the one who recommended it to someone else.
For entrée, Mark went for the chicken with whiskey. I took one look at it, and figured it would be a good choice for him, given the whiskey experiences he’s had over the last few days… and he agreed and went for it! I heard nothing but good things from him.
I had the penne salmon, smoked salmon in creamy tomato sauce, and it was absolutely beautiful.
Somehow, we had room for dessert, and we almost fell about laughing when we discovered sticky toffee pudding, we both fell about laughing! I’d said to Mark they wouldn’t have this on the menu, as it’s an Italian restaurant. We couldn’t believe it – it’s like it’s following him this trip!
He decided not to have it (for once! ) and had the toffee and vanilla cheesecake…
I went for the homemade tiramisu, and it was just as good as last time.
The service was excellent, and the atmosphere lovely. This is one of these wonderful finds that I think I’d come back to again and again if I lived here.
Pinocchio
Appetiser 9 9
Entrée 9½ 9½
Dessert 10 9
Service 9 8½
Atmosphere 10 9
Value for money 9 9
Average score: 9.21
We made our way back out of the city…
Thankfully the traffic was much better now, and we were soon back at our hotel.
The weather today was dry, but cloudy, and then some rain as we drive south with temperatures in the high 60s. The best thing today was the cruise to Inchcolm Island. The worst thing today was having to say goodbye to Mari and Raleigh. Today we tried taking the cruise to Inchcolm Island And the result was I’d thoroughly recommend it. The most magical moment today was seeing and photographing a puffin!
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Of course Mark parked right in front of the restaurant. Wouldn't expect anything less. He needs to transfer some of that power over to making less traffic....
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Of course Mark parked right in front of the restaurant. Wouldn't expect anything less. He needs to transfer some of that power over to making less traffic....
Oh my goodness, that's a great new super power and very handy too!
What a great find with the Italian eatery! Everything looked so good and I would love your penne/salmon course! Love the decor of the restaurant and just love the tables you sat at and the setting of the tablecloths!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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When I was there, the building was 30+ years old and we were told the elevators had a lifespan of 25 years. I got stuck once when the one I was in didn't quite stop at the right point. Fortunately it was only about a foot off, so we could get out when the doors opened, but it freaked me out. I never took them again, and we were based on the ninth floor. I got fit the rest of that academic year! 
Great room for the night! 
and he agreed and went for it! I heard nothing but good things from him. 
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