exploring the north east

we've a trippin' uk album going on fb that i've been trying to add to every now and again. much as we like europe, there's something to be said for getting familiar with what's on our (metaphorical) doorstep. being based in london is great and we're grateful to be in that sweet spot where only i'm in school. figure if we were both students, we wouldn't have the means to travel as much as we do. and if we were both working, well, we'd have a harder time coordinating leave. so this works! as much as we prioritise time together, collecting passport stamps and sleep (in that order!) there are no passport stamps to be had driving in the UK. earlier this year, we spent some time in the lakes, followed by a quick visit to wales. in summer, i went to brighton with my siblings, and dover with the mister. more recently, spent the weekend in windsor with meal-time forays into bray. we're headed to scotland next month but thought to first visit the northumberland countryside last weekend. stayed at a quaint b&b where, incidentally, alexander graham bell made the first phone call from in 1877, and ambled through the woods and along the river. love how it's so easy to just head out and walk, with wonderfully accessible public footpaths that all seem to lead to the pub. or that might just be the mister adjusting our route accordingly.