The trip to Lincoln was pretty good. A train from Kings Cross, via Newark Gate, a change, and then to the beautiful cathedral city of Lincoln. Walking through the arch of the remnants of the Roman town of Lindum Colonia. Newport arch is a 3rd century Roman gate, and as you enter, it really feels like stepping back in time. I was trying to picture the marauding Vikings, but any thought of Viking raids was quickly replaced with the view of William the 1st Lincoln Castle and the amazing cathedral. The Minster traces back to 1092, and has important links to the Magna Carta. You do get a sense that Lincoln was once one of the UKs wealthiest towns, with its Harry Potter Streets and the steep hill to the Bailgate.
I had a lovely time with Jan and was treated like the Queen at BG University. It was really busy, and I did feel slightly weary when I fell onto the train headed to London and then the sea.
Sleeping under the stars 