I just returned from a nice Chirstmas break in the UK and Ireland. Luckily I arrived home just before the big freeeze, with an on-time flight to Heathrow and an on-time train to Wigan, but the snow fell that night and I woke up to deep snow the next day:
A White Christmas in Merseyside
After a couple of days at my parents house in Crank, I flew to Ireland to meet Caren for her PhD viva. Caren's incoming flight was diverted due to snow, but thankfully she still managed to get to Galway on time.
Nervously Waiting for the Viva Exam to Begin
After a lightening quick viva (1 hour, 45 minutes), Dr. Caren Crowley emerged triumphant (subject to the usual minor corrections of course).
Success! Champaign with the Examiners
After flying back to England I met up with Kev and Kiel, friends of mine from Lancaster University in Liverpool for a night on the town.
A Flaming Long Island Iced Tea
Heading Home on the Train after a Big Night Out
The following day, I collected Caren from Manchester Airport. That night we stayed at the historic Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool, before heading down to Nottingham to spend the New Year at David and Zoe's house. We had a beautiful room in the Adelphi with a four poster bed, as you can see below:
A Delux Room in the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool
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