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Erin Efrusy Posts: 1 Joined: 11th Aug 2009 Location: USA | quotePosted at 23:56 on 23rd August 2009 Hi all, so far I LOVE this sight. I am 32, recently married and dying to head over to England. We just bought our first house and before we have kids we are taking that trip. My new husband and I are planning on visiting in May next year, right now we are researching places to go for our visit. So far the plan is a few days in London, a few in Manchester and then spots throughout in between. So far I would like to do Cotswolds, Stonehenge and Liverpool, & possibly the "English Riviera" as well if possible. I want to throw in a few Castles, some museums in the cities....I can't wait to get there! He and I both agree I should have been born in England. Because I live near Detroit, we get a Canadian Station so I get to watch Coronation Street, which I am now a huge fan of and I LOVE BBC America. I have actually taken to just following Corrie on ITV.com since what plays in Canada is on a delay. I can't wait to learn so much more about the wonderful country on this site!
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Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 01:43 on 24th August 2009 Hi Erin, welcome to POE!! Love your name...it's my daughters name too! |
Debbie Adams Posts: 2043 Joined: 8th Mar 2009 Location: USA | quotePosted at 02:58 on 24th August 2009 Hi Erin,,,Welcome to POE you will learn alot here before you take that trip lots of good advice and hope you get to go soon.;-)) |
norajean Posts: 95 Joined: 29th Jul 2009 Location: USA | quotePosted at 03:12 on 24th August 2009 Hi, Erin! Lucky girl!! and so far, my closest neighbor. I'm in Illinois (southern, tho...) Welcome! |
Sarah Posts: 1311 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 08:25 on 24th August 2009 Hello Erin, welcome to POE |
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England | quotePosted at 08:38 on 24th August 2009 Hi Erin, welcome to POE from Anna and Ron. |
lancashirelove Posts: 1986 Joined: 18th Feb 2009 Location: UK | quotePosted at 11:23 on 24th August 2009 hi Erin and welcome. Its like opening a chocalate box, which to taste first. Late May is my favourite month and every county and city has something to see. i live in the beatiful north West of the country but as I say, so much to see in ever county. first time tourists tend to do London and the south West and miss the other 98%. my advice if you are a first timer is London (4 days) then head in any direction, north, south, east or west, you wont be dissapointed but I dont think you'll get in all that you want. The days in May should be warm, fresh vegetation/flowers etc and long daylight hours (4am - 10pm) (6 hours of darkness). Check the site pics for more info. Good luck! |
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA | quotePosted at 14:21 on 24th August 2009 Welcome to POE, Erin. I didn't see Oxford mentioned in your list of places to visit. It's a really beautiful city with tons of history. Looking forward to getting to know you here. |
Barbara Shoemaker Posts: 1764 Joined: 4th Jan 2008 Location: USA | quotePosted at 15:27 on 24th August 2009 Hi Erin, and welcome to POE! I too love this site. I made my first trip to England in May 2004 and the weather was gorgeous, with only one day of rain. Flowers were in bloom everywhere, particularly the rhododendrons. I have been twice now (again in September 2007) and both times spent 3 days in London before heading out to the countryside (mostly Cotswolds). Your "to do" list is extensive and you would need a month or so to get all that in, I should think. There are so many wonderful places in England that one could keep going back time after time and visit a new area each time. Enjoy your first visit in May, and of course we shall look forward to seeing your photos here on POE! |
Karen Pugh Posts: 858 Joined: 21st Dec 2006 Location: UK | quotePosted at 15:38 on 24th August 2009 Hi Erin Welcome to the forum, enjoy yourself Karen |