Monthly Archives: June 2015

We had a looong lie in today. Way to long for my liking, so I trudged up to Whitechapel markets and purchased some yummy Indian candy. Both stores gave me discounts; score! They were delicious but some of my faves were lacking the fragrance of cardamom that I am used to. I took the 10ContinueContinue reading “Thursday-Friday/ A Canberran Tour guide/ The toilets of silence”

Short one today:We continue to enjoy the efficiency of the London tube. After a lazy wake up this morning, we headed in with the masses to see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. We snatched up the last patch of gate to press our faces against. From then on, everyone else piled inContinueContinue reading “Changing of the guards mystery and a ‘bird’s eye view”

Our experience with British Airways- we flew the A380, was excellent!We were offered a choice of either ‘beef and mash’ or ‘chicken and rice’.It sounded plain but it was the best meal of the flights so far. Fragrant and rich.I have disappointed myself though that with each meal I have been able to eat lessContinueContinue reading “Arriving in Londontown”

The 10 yr old found these photo opportunities: After our 3:30 am start, I could scarcely believe we were actually boarding Cathay Pacific only 10 minutes later that the scheduled departure time. No tornados or other things to delay us for 2 1/2 days…. So far at least.As you probably know- being on planes isContinueContinue reading “Europe Trip: Day 1”