Trip Update

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We got our plane tickets in and out of Amsterdam!  Turns out it is not only someplace we have wanted to visit again, but was one of the most economical options.  We might even be able to go to the Heinekien brewery for Lori-O and Eddie this time.

We are most likely going to fly from Amsterdam to Leeds and back, I am still pricing out those flights.   I'm still working out the best way to get from Scarborough  to Leeds.  If any of you UK or UK-savvy folks have suggestions I would love to hear them!

It is going to be pretty whirlwind.  We leave Anchorage Tuesday evening and get to Amsterdam Wednesday evening.  I have to be in Scarborough no  later than 6:00pm on Friday.  The last theatre event wraps up at 1:00 on Sunday officially, but I figure it will be another hour since it is the Q&A with Sir Alan.   The next set thing is flying from Amsterdam back home Tuesday morning. 

I am thinking we can catch a way-too-early flight to Leeds Friday morning and then either catch a train or rent a car to get to Scarborough.  There is a flight to Amsterdam Sunday evening if we can get back to Leeds in time, and one very early Monday morning if we can't.  The train might be the most economical option, but I don't know how close to on-schedule they are.  A rental car might alleviate that worry and would let LonelyDumptruck take a side trip or two while I am at lectures but will almost certainly cost more....heeelp?!?

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[orygun-forest.livejournal.com]

Lucky you. I'd love to go to Amsterdam. Especially being a Medical Marijuana patient, I hear the laws are lax there. I could have a field day. I'd probably not come back!

Have a FANTASTIC time. Wish I could stow away in your luggage!

[alicephilippa.livejournal.com]

Leeds to Scarborough. Easiest would be train, takes about 90min, costs about £10 for single fares (so £20 for the return), or ~£27 for a return. Mostly the trains run to time (or very close to it).

Of course Leeds-Bradford Airport is nowhere Leeds... This adds a 1/2hour bus trip to the journey. The 757 runs from the airport to close to the railway station in Leeds. No idea what the bus will cost.

ETA: you're not looking at much change from £60 for the two of you. Car hire is going to be £80+ for the Friday to Sunday/Monday.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[technophobe1975.livejournal.com]

Yes, I had to rent a car last year and it was a lot more expensive than I had anticipated.

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[hopefulspirit.livejournal.com]

I can't help with your travel plans but I'm so excited for you to be going! I hope it's a fantastic trip. :-)

[sweeny-todd.livejournal.com]

very exciting!

[polymale.livejournal.com]

My big fear with driving in the UK would be the driving on the other side of the road bit. My instincts for traffic avoidance would probably get me killed. You probably could manage it better than I though :)

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

South Africa follows the same traffic rules, and we did okay there. Or I should say (http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=LonelyDumptruck)LonelyDumptruck (http://LonelyDumptruck.livejournal.com/) did okay there.

[impetusofadream.livejournal.com]

Oooo, exciting! I've always wanted to go to Amsterdam! *and not just cause of thier interesting laws on things of an "immoral" nature*

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

We both really liked it last time. How can you hate a city that features a temp agency for English-only speakers called The UnDutchables?

[impetusofadream.livejournal.com]

That, is just epic! This is why the Dutch are just AWESOME...plus they have tulips. Who doesn't love tulips?

[meathiel]

Sounds like a bit of a busy trip ...

[ghost-light.livejournal.com]

It will be a wild ride!