The 1951 travels of Jean Alexander https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html More relatives to visit – Blairgowrie, with day trips highland touring continues… “How strangely things work out” A night of dancing before things take at turn… Exploring the north of Scotland – Loch Maree and Ullapool Where to go / what to do next… A bit more exploring with her Mum and Dad… And from a wedding … to a christening! More day tours from Blairgowrie: From a funeral to a wedding! Family time in Stonehaven and Aberdeen Saturday 26 May – Week 1 in London comes to an end Tuesday 22 May – Jean’s first experience of the English countryside 7 & 8 June – the gayest day so far – Blackpool Another day in London – business, ration cards and theatre Touring to the west coast by bus, train and boat! Stratford Upon Avon – 3/4 June Manchester – a “black city”, contrasted with England’s most beautiful swimming pool – 4th to 6th June Sunda 27 to Tuesday 29 May – London – ballet and theatre Thursday 24 May 1951 – Jean becomes a London tour guide! Scotland at last! The Lakes District 8 & 9 June Friday 25 May 1951 – Windsor, and an engagement! Thursday 31 May – Jean gets a suprising offer too good to refuse! Wednesday 30 May – Kew Gardens 2 & 3 June – Windsor and Oxford motor-touring Exploring London with Betty Cameron…. 21 May Jean’s first full day exploring London 19 May 1951 – arrival in London Dining and the good life – 27 April 1951 Surveying the view that would become her daughter’s home 45 years later – the grandest part of the trip so far! Swim and Sunburn – 28th April Tips for a first time traveller – prepping for arrival in the UK 11 May – Gulf of Suez, more of life on board Bombay, Jean’s “crush” on Kap the Indian! 4 & 5 May Day to day life sailing the high seas between Perth and Colombo Suez Canal and Port Said, 12 May 1951 Crossing the Great Australian Bight, 23-25 April Beginning the last leg with a Gala Dinner Setting foot on foreign soil for the first time – Colombo, 2nd May 1951 The Far East – Aden, Jean becomes a photographer! Trouble-making cabin-mate – 1st May Perth and last glimpse of Australia – 26 April “Crossing the Line” Adelaide – 22nd and 23rd April 1951 – fine dining and not so fine Life aboard the Himalaya – recounting the first 24 hours/430 miles, 22nd April Setting sail for new horizons – 21 April Introduction The “grandest part of the trip” continues … Loch after Loch!