Was too wet to take photo's yesterday. Today is looking much clearer, so off on river cruise of Thames, then to Harrods.... read more

Long day to day. Started at 5am - then a 13 hour flight to London. Very long flight. Went the long way round, up to Russia and across St Petersburg, then down through Denmark to London. All good though. We found it easy getting through Heathrow. Our oyster cards worked well, jumped on the underground straight through to Earls Court, then just had to walk 300m to hotel. 18 deg. with rain. We now have an umbrella with us at all times. Just had a pub meal down the road and an english ale. Off to explore the city tomorrow.... read more

Hi everyone back home Well, it's 30 deg plus here - hot - hot -hot. 90% humidity. First day we got horribly lost, walked for miles (it seemed) in the wrong direction. Oh dear!! Today we did much better. Maps actually do help. ha ha. We went across to Tsim sha Tsui (chim sar choy) on the ferry. Had a wander round area. See photo's. Will try to post in a couple of days from London. Oh, I forgot to mention, if I ever win lotto, I am bringing all the daughters in law and daughter and sister etc for a shopping spree. This place is unbelievable for gorgeous clothes, and beautiful childrens wear.... read more

Finally, August has arrived and now a mad rush to get everything done in time.... read more