Buckingham Palace

London

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May 17th 2007
Day1: The plane ride began on a good note. An older couple switched their Economy PLUS (a slightly roomier option) with my regular Economy so that they could sit with their family. The lady who also switched became my "plane Mother". Dolores was a 71yo Filipina born in Kuai (sp?), with 4 grown children, the youngest in the 40's, and 8 grandchildren. She was also a mistress to her "honey" for 35yr ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more