Hey there!! Don't you worry -- I got some terrific photos of Rome :) Hope all is well with you, and I hope you enjoy the pictures once I've gotten the chance to post them!!

Hey! Well if you're flying into Manchester airport, you should be able to grab the train right from the airport to Newcastle! If you let me know what kind of pass you have, I can let you know if it's covered, but if you've gotten a regular Britrail pass from STA, you're probably fine. You can also check out the schedules at www.britrail.com! :)