TedC, got my copy today; we've never met, but yes, those were two fantastic photos! Probably because I've been there a couple of times, Birkenhead so special. I might not have felt that way with sideways rain on the days before ROAR, but honestly, that place is magic. My daughter returned two days later to perfect weather, just like the picture on the cover, and I saw the same on my next visit. I can't wait to return to BHH AND La Residence for ROAR 3!!

Petra one of my greatest travel experiences as well, although I could hardly keep up with the venerable party woman Suzanne (our very own fogmalkin) to climb back up to the top in the afternoon. She lives in SF Bay area, and is used to hills.