Blackpool

Last Friday night, after much indecision through the day we decided to head to Blackpool for our first weekend away. Blackpool is in North-West England (about 3.5 hours from London), and is a coastal town aimed at tourists. We thought it would be train would be the cheapest and easiest way there but were a little disappointed with how the train service works. Apparently 30 quid each ($A70ish) doesn't even guarantee a seat! We got a cab from the station and in hindsight have realised he took us right round town before the hotel. Next time I think I'll leave the guide books in the suitcase and hopefully look less touristy!

There's basically one main road through Blackpool running alongside the beach. There's a theme park called Pleasure Beach, double decker trams, amusement halls and several piers off the main drag. There's an endless supply of souvenir shops, psychics and basically anything to make the tourists spend. To Mike's delight there were also endless vendors selling doughnuts, hot dogs, fairy floss, and lollies. We went on the ferris wheel and saw the Ripleys museum, but other than that we were happy to walk and take in the sights. At night there are lights all along the street and spotlights are beamed into the sky which is quiet pretty.

Here's a couple of photo's;

You can see how far the water goes out at low tide in this picture. It's about 75 meters, and at high tide it comes right up to the wall. It's the Irish Sea but it looks more like a lake.

Blackpool Tower which is all lit up at night.

Double decker tram.

Mike on ferris wheel:

Blackpool at nights, 11 miles of lights:

Just an update on the job front for those who haven't heard. I've been offered the 2 week block at the school in Loughton that I did a couple of days at. They've also offered me a full time maternity cover position which will most likely be long term, which starts after the half term break in October. It's a nice school but a pain to get to. I'll have a couple of hours commuting each day, but everyone's so nice up that it isn't so bad. Not much else to report. It's definitely getting colder and they days are getting shorter so Winter isn't far off. I'm not sure whether this relates to the cold or not, but on the way to school last week Mike saw a squirrel! I'm yet to see one (ever) but I'll keep on looking.

Hope everyone is well. Love Mike and Krystle xox