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Please also enjoy this link to a YouTube video my wife did of our trip.
Saturday 6th July
Arrived in the UK, and exploring on our way to Carlisle
The view from one of the rest stops on the way north from Manchester Airport
My Wife, Son & Grandson at Carlisle Castle
Aiden on one of the cannons in the castle.
Carlisle Cathedral
Up on the ramparts
Dragons guard the entrance to the castle.
Sunday 7th July
The Adventure Begins!
The Start of the trail Bowness on Solway
Port Carlisle - we're how far from home?!
That's Scotland over there!
Aiden is enjoying the hike so far. 
Side trip at the end of the day to see  King Edward The First's Monument
 (The place where he died on his campaign to attempt to crush the Scots)
I'm not saying how they got in there...
Better get back to the car before the skies open up!
Relaxing back at the hotel
Monday 8th July - Day 2
Leaving from Boustead Hill
That's a pretty big tree!
The castle from the roof of the museum across the street.
Back in Carlisle - we had a wander through the Tulle Museum across the street from the castle
Tuesday 9th July - Day 3
Leaving from Grinsdale
Beautiful scenery.
As always on this walk, I'm bringing up the rear.
The War Memorial in Rickerby Park
Outside Carlisle
Relaxing at The Greenhead Hotel
This was my third time walking the wall, so I didn't really take a lot of pictures, except of my son & grandson.  More pictures of the wall & scenery can be found on my 2006 walk.
Wednesday 10th July - Day 4
Leaving Park Broom
Oh come on boys, wait for me!
And off they go again!
These were found everywhere along our route.
Arriving at our pick up for the day, Swainsteads farm.  Aiden on point as always.
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A side trip to visit Lanercost Priory
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