There and back again: the trek to hadrian's wall

Well August is drawing to a close, and our girls continue to have adventures as their time in the UK rolls on. Yesterday a quiet day was spent at nans, with laundry being done and much Ireland planning being done. Cari and Lauren leave for the Emerald Isle on Monday, sadly without Emma as she is heading home on Saturday, to begin work on her honours thesis. Cari and Lauren have also changed thier homeward bound flights and will be back in the Peg on September 11, two weeks earlier then originally planned. They opted for the slightly earlier homecoming so that Lauren could study for her nursing exam, Cari could start classes almost on time, and because the girls are getting tired of living out of a backpack (and I'm tired of living IN one). 
So anyway, after planning and relaxing yesterday, it was time to watch yet another batman movie before bed. This morning cari and Lauren got up at the crack of dawn to make the long trek back up to the Scottish border to see emperor hadrian's wall, used to keep the Picts out of conquered Britain back in the day. Emma stayed with nan. Not knowing where was best to get off the train, they finally decided on Newcastle, and began their journey. Firstly, they had an entirely unhelpful map that didn't tell them anything. Then there were poor use of signs on top of that. Finally some nice truckers pointed then in the right direction and they made the 4 mile trek to the wall. On the way they found another wall and proceeded to climb on it, just for kicks. Cari got on the wall, Lauren got stuck. Cue unflattering picture! They finally made it to what is left of the wall in Newcastle, and walked all over it as they pleased. Then it was 4 miles back to the train and another long trip home (made slightly more interesting by three passengers getting in trouble with police for yelling at the conductor, and that they were hit on for the first time this trip by a guy on the tram). So needless to say the girls are very tired today and that's why this blog is so boring. Tomorrow is take two of Sherwood Forest, where they will hunt for traces of robin hood and check out the giant oak tree. But for now it's bed, goodnight all.

Cheers,
Tim