I've arrived safely! What a long journey....interspersed with little interesting moments like having my carry-on bag searched at AUckland, being frisked for explosive substances in Melbourne and long, long hours of sitting still ...aaaaargh! Not much sleep...seats very uncomfortable, sleeping tablet didn't work ..awake after 2 hours!! A means to an end...it is so nice to be here with Maia and David :) Arrived at 1pm (UKtime) and went out walking in the afternoon to see a little bit of the immediate area around where Maia lives. Crashed at 9.30pm and woke at 8.10am today! Trained (underground) to town, walked (yes, lots of steps Jane!) to various historic sites in the city, including the Cathedral, the Necropolis, the oldest house in Glasglow and St Mungo (religious museum). We were even lucky enough to be treated to
... read more