My love of sharing my travels seems to have over flowed from Facebook. I love to post photo's and take you all on a pictorial journey with me when ever we are away. But a picture doesn't always tell the whole story. You can admire a photo and think - that looks pretty - but often you won't really know where that photo was taken. For some just admiring the photo will be enough, but maybe there are others who like me have inquiring minds and want to know more. I always want to know more!! Every piece of  information fills my mind with more questions.

Last week end we were away in Doncaster, well the general vicinity ! Whenever I say we're going to Doncaster, i am usually met with one question.....WHY??? Do i have enough time to list the reasons?? I fear not, so instead let me tell you about what we experienced of this lovely area.

As with any week end, shopping was involved! I'm sure you didn't doubt that for a moment! Lakeside is located on White Rose Way and as they name suggests situated by a lake. A couple of hours happily spent exploring, tho by far my favourite store is  Hallmark. Up to 75% off and 3 for 2 on stationery items.....would be rude to refuse. The great thing about Lakeside is that there are two hotels very close by, a premier Inn almost on site and a lovely new and sparkly Travelodge a short walk away. And a lovely big Beefeater too. Doncaster's football stadium is also very near by, and we were there on game day. There were crowds outside the Beefeater, but they caused no problems.