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Manchester and on

Well the last 2 days have been taken up by a fair bit Van drama. The van has had a couple of engine lights come on and so we have had to have it looked at by the RAC here in the UK. While not dangerous just a bit of a nuisance. They seem to think it may be fixed now but who knows??

Walked past Old Trafford Cricket ground

Manchester fans house

We got into Bury which is a short distance from Manchester yesterday. Had the van looked at then headed off on the Bus, Tram system into Manchester to visit at least Man U stadium and their shop. Hunting things for Tim who is a big fan.
Man U Statue



Next we headed into town central on the tram to have a look about. We didn't see a lot really.



Today we began to head off towards Liverpool, but alas the van showed engine issues again so we pulled over on the M60. Not a great experience, but then headed off the main drag to wait again for the RAC guys to come have a look.
So then off to our campsite, with very little achieved today :(

Things we have noticed , yet again.
1. The roads are either major motorways or small streets with very little room to move or pullover.
2. The houses are all squashed together side by side with your neighbour connected to your house.
3. People here are generally very nice and helpful.
4. The showers here have a weird tap system (see photo)
5. Traffic lights on roundabouts!! Some have 6 exits! The lanes keep changing as you around.
6. The Lights go from Red, yellow then green on take off.
7. Stools are in all showers, why we don't know.
8. Some atm's say Free Cash Withdrawals :) gotta get me some.
9. Esso is still a petrol station here (not seen in Australia for some years
10. People flash lights at you so you know they are letting you through narrow streets or blocked roads with cars parked in 1 lane of a 2 lane road. Otherwise you are both stuck.
twist for hot cold and top for pressure

shower taps??

That all take care -- keep Living your Dream...

Rob & Liz

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