The Roma B & B has been open for business with a busy spring season. Spring certainly arrived fast in London and we took advantage of the lovely weather and did lots of walks on the weekends. The daffodils in Green Park were particularly stunning as they carved out beautiful garden beds, and we were not the only one's out enjoying the spring time, everyone was having picnics, walking their dogs and eating ice creams in the sunshine. Kate's best friend Marianne came to stay in March which was not only a fun time, but it was also quite a reunion for them both as they had not seen each other since Mari was Kate's bridesmaid at our wedding. So almost 2 years, which was incredible as before that they had always seen each other every ... read more

So August was a nice and relaxing month where the B&B was closed which meant we had some time to ourselves. We took advantage of this and managed to fit in a few nice days out. We thought we'd head back to Windsor to go to Legoland. It was a fun day, although we didn't expect it to be quite so children focused. We almost hired a buggy to push around just to fit in! But there were some great rides, probably the water rides were the most memorable. But the highlight was definitely the lego exhibitions with famous buildings from around the world on show. Nothing from Australia sorry, but the England (particularly London) contingent was amazing with Big Ben and the Houses of parliament, Tower Bridge, the gerkin, Buckingham palace, Piccadilly circus complete with ... read more

Sorry it has been a while since we have been in touch but as usual the schedule has been hectic and a lot has been happening. So this is going to be a highlights special! After our trip to Stockholm we had the pleasure of Croft and Abi visiting and telling us all about the news from home. It was great to have them stay, we had a chilled out day in Camden - nothing like an apple Shish, we had some time just wandering through London central, and Mark was able to take a little time off and go to Brighton with them. On their last weekend they went to Paris while we had planned to visit Kate’s friend Caroline in Brussels. Unfortunately Mark was held up at work on the Friday afternoon so despite ... read more

It was very unfortunate that we had to leave you all with such bad news, but for those of you who haven't heard, Kate made it home in time to say goodbye to her Grandma and she was able to be at home and celebrate her Grandma's life with her family. She was also able to catch up with some good friends and rekindle her Adelaide spirit! While she was away Mark went and watched the Australian Football team play in Fulham - yep nice and close to home. You can imagine that Mark had a slightly croaky voice the next day from all the Harry Kewell chanting! But since we're now well and truly into winter we have been enjoying strolling the frosty streets, looking at all the wonderful Christmas lights and decorations that have ... read more

Well September certainly has been a month to remember! I'm not sure whether it was because we were away from home, or because we are newly married, or just a series of amazing coincidences, or just because... but I was spoilt rotten for my Birthday! When we were camping (as we mentioned in our last blog), Lisa organised a Birthday cake for me, and in the fresh air of the countryside I got to blow out my first overseas birthday candles. A very sweet gesture! So we arrived home on the Sunday, it was work as usual on the Monday and Tuesday it was my day, so we had organised to take the day off work! After phonecalls home we went to meet Tania and Miles who had arrived in London the day before. I was ... read more