I was amused at your observation about Barter books being the sort of place you get bearded blokes pottering about.

Couldn't deny that, could I?

Ever had the feeling you were being stalked?

Having read the blog, it bears an uncanny resemblance to my own recent visit, I must say.

Except that I didn't wimp out of the glorious walk along the coast to Dunstanburgh and beyond ... that's probably where I shook him off.

You should invest in some of these mate

I'm planning a trip to Northern Ireland to see the Titanic Experience and other stuff. However, the only time I can really get away is between the 6th and 16th July. Does anyone on here think there's be any problems given the close proximity of the 12th?

It shouldn't be a problem if you use your common sense and don't walk down the Falls Road, dressed in orange and waving a union flag

Yes, Lake Garda in April, it was stunning. Close enough to Verona for a trip there. Only stayed a couple of nights as it was part of a bigger Italian trip. I would definitely go back it's beautiful.

I've just not long got back from 3 weeks in Italy. Florence, Bologna, Venice, Verona, Garda. Only place I got bit (and bit bad) was Venice.

thanks, I think we've shelved Italy for this year, we want to go on July 14th and it's becoming a bit of a stand off at home, so package deal to Cape Verde looks on the cards instead!



You'll have no problems in Norther Ireland on July 12th, unless, as cod'ead says, you wander down the falls road with your union jack umberella.

Looking for somewhere to go in October (middle 2 weeks) - beach holiday, all inclusive.



Want good weather so thinking Cape Verde or Dominican - is Egypt hot enough?

Staithes is a picturesque place, but beware of going in the sea. The water there often fails the quality standards. (do a google)

Can anyone recommend a nice guesthouse around the Lake District or the north Yorkshire Moors? I'm struggling to find somewhere that allows children & doesn't cost the earth.