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Originally from Altrincham in Cheshire, I now live in the Lake District in Northern England in the small market town of Ulverston.
Ulvertson is the birth place of Stan Laurel of Laurel and Hardy fame. and boasts the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the UK, which I believe, constantly shows their films.
Ulverstons other best known feature is that of Hoad monument, which is a replica of the Eddystone Lighthouse. The views from the top of Hoad are extensive looking out over both Morecambe Bay and the Lake District fells.
The Lake District is very picturesque, and each Lake has its own special qualities.

My husband Gary and I enjoy our travels and get a lot of pleasure from meeting people everywhere. I hope that you enjoy reading about my travels as much as I have enjoyed travelling.

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Derwent water

I love my camera!

I take my camera just about everywhere and love taking pictures. Gary tends to let me get on with it-he does not take any pictures unless he has to. Hes very useful though as he carries the extra lens and holds things whilst I am changing lenses. All the pictures on my pages are my own unless otherwise stated. Some of my pictures have been scanned from prints, but I have now made the move to digital so hopefully the quality of the pictures on my pages will improve.

Our Travels

Borobodur, Yogyakarta

Over the years we have been together, Gary and I have seen some beautiful places.
A few years ago we decided to venture a little further afield and headed off to Bangkok and Pattaya for a couple of weeks. We were hooked-it was the start of a long lasting love affair with the Far East. Since that first trip we have returned to Bangkok several times and have since visited Bali, Yogyakarta, Phuket, Hong Kong, Singapore Langkawi and Penang.

As you can see each year we are drawn back to the Far East and this year is no exception-in July we are returning to Thailand with our friends Richard and Jenny.

Phang Nga Bay, Phuket

I am now totally addicted to VT-I have seen some terrific pages and pictures and read some great tips-even on places I never knew existed!
I have tried to be honest with my tips -but please dont take it out on me if you dont like somewhere I may have, everyone is different. It is interesting to hear other opinions though.
I am still in the process of building some of my pages and some are more complete than others-I hope you enjoy reading them.

Happy travelling!

Intro Updated Jun 27, 2005
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jrs1234 Jan 2, 2008 at 12:50 PM Report Abuse

A belated Happy Birthday, Carole - Happy New Year too!
Basaic Dec 31, 2007 at 11:39 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! May you have a long life full of great travels.
a2lopes Dec 31, 2007 at 6:16 AM Report Abuse

Happy birthday Carole and many happy returns of the day in your life. Seasons greetings and wishing you a joyful 2008.
kerryjayne Dec 31, 2007 at 3:22 AM Report Abuse

happy Birthday Carole
olja1234 Dec 31, 2007 at 12:41 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, to you Carole. And Happy New year too!
Mariajoy Dec 31, 2007 at 12:32 AM Report Abuse

Hi Carole, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and a happy New Year, best wishes, Maria :))
uglyscot Dec 31, 2007 at 12:08 AM Report Abuse

Have a happy birthday, and may the New Year bring peace, and plenty of travelling
lina112 Dec 31, 2006 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Carole, have a wonderful day and happy new year. Lina
Bavavia Dec 30, 2006 at 9:47 PM Report Abuse

Carole, I hope you have a wonderful birthday and new year too. best wishes to you and your family for a great year ahead!
neilward Jul 7, 2006 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

Kindest regards and best wishes xx