Destination: United Kingdom

27 August, Wednesday

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [888]

Today we opted for a foray into London, partly because we had to complete some forms with The London Baggage Company, through which we were sending a large bag of personal effects back home, by sea, and partly because we had Things to Do! We duly presented ... Read more >

La Fotografia

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | By lockers | Views [461]

Ckick, snap, a moment is captured, But is reality reflected or is it just fractured? You're intrigued and curious about the culture, But is dignity maintained when you snap like a vulture? La fotografia. Chaotic traffic, ladies cooking in the ... Read more >

Gallery: Thames and Tower

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

26 August, Tuesday

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [704]

A welcome lay-day yesterday - we haven't had many of those! Just did a bit of shopping in the morning then, in the afternoon Jean and I played a few board games with Alex whilst Ron and Chris went for a long walk, followed by a drink in the local pub.... Read more >

Carribean Fever

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 | By wandering_jess | Views [864]

When I first heard of notting hill carnival I thought why not? that sounds like fun, another little adventure to tick off my list and seeing as I wasn't going away for the long weekend bank holiday I thought it would make for a nice little highlight ... Read more >

25 August - Monday

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [773]

Today was a Public Holiday and so we decided to take Sam and Stacey to the Cotswolds for the day. Obviously, we hit a snag! About 15 minutes into our journey it was dead slow and stop – with the traffic ahead of us at a standstill. We assumed ... Read more >

The End...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By aprillabbe | Views [793]

Well it's finally over, hard to believe really, I managed to fit in time to add the pictures from the end of our central america stint while we were in the states but since making back to the western world life has been real busy so I haven't had a chance ... Read more >

Where Are All The Poms?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 | By the_koetsys | Views [548] | Comments [4]

A midnight takeoff for the trip of a lifetime is not to be recommended.  Nobody slept between Melbourne & Singapore and when we arrived there were three very tired souls. After some family disputes that centered around whether we could leave the ... Read more >

Gallery: Woodborough-Bourton

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

24 August, Sunday

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [898]

D-day - or Au Revoir day. We had persuaded Allan and Dot to go to their car boot sale and so we got up early to say goodbye. It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but, nevertheless, several tears were shed! After they had gone, we got our things ... Read more >

23 August, Saturday (plus addition, second para.)

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [435]

Today we were off to the Great Homer Street market - a huge affair in Liverpool. After we had our fill we went down to the Pierhead to buy our tickets for a cruise on the Mersey. Prior to the cruise, we had a look at an art exhibition in the Liver Building ... Read more >

Gallery: Last day in Liverpool

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Photo Gallery

22 August, Friday

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [336]

This morning we started off with a visit to Costco, a huge wholesale shop that sells just about everything. It is American in origin and, although primarily for businesses, it is possible for individuals to buy a card which enables them to purchase the ... Read more >

21 August, Thursday

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 | By ronsan | Views [267]

We set off early this morning to drive down to Cheltenham (about two hour's away) to visit Dot's daughter Julie. The drive wasn't too bad, especially as the weather seemed to improve with every mile!! Chantelle, Julie's daughter, was awaiting the results ... Read more >

Connecticutt and beyond!

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 | By john_hockley | Views [455] | Comments [1]

Hi everyone - I am still out here in the woods (though right now I am sat in a library in Salisbury, Connecticutt). I will have to make this a short entry as it is now 2.30 in the afternoon and I haven't started hiking yet (obviously)! Usually I am much ... Read more >