Blogs from Ilford, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

We have had to pass through the UK 3 separate times this trip and it isn't absolutely certain that we won't do so again. In any case, this post picks up on what went on, just for the sake of being complete – because we are habitually neat and tidy people(!). We started this four- month trip with a 20 hour flight to Dublin via Abu Dhabi, because Etihad had a very good deal on tickets, and when you can get a good deal over that distance it is well worth consideration. It was also handy that Ireland was a priority for us. Dublin is well serviced by airlines but we needed to get to and from Greece and to and from Morocco. After careful research, investigation and analysis by the member of this team that ... read more

Hiya! You alright? It's quite nice here, but I heard it's bloody hot in Texas. Yesterday I toured the city and it was the dogs bollocks! After all that walking around, I was buggered! I thought I'd be cheeky and brag on about all the new slang I've learned...but now I'll write so you can understand me. =) I purchased an all-day pass for the London Underground, referred to by the locals as The Tube. I got off at the Westminster station and walked along the River Thames. Located around the Thames in Westminster are the Houses of Lords, Commons and Parliament. As well as Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Victoria Tower and Big Ben. Not too far of a walk is Trafalgar Square which houses art galleries such as the National Gallery. Hope you enjoy ... read more

Oooh, 2 entries in one day...! I'm doing so because it's my last night in Ilford...and I have no clue whether there will be internet service upon arrival to Romania...so in case, I thought I'd do a quickie now. Kate, Niamh (I was spelling it wrong before - oops!) and I went to the Red Cow pub, and we had a couple drinks and played some pool. Rosemarie joined us after we'd been there a bit, and we played for a couple games, old vs young....then we teamed up as oldest/youngest vs middle-aged! Fun...very fun... :) We then came home, and unbeknownst to Kate, Niamh took her out to meet a few friends for dinner/drinks. Rosemarie made an amazing meal for her, me, Eoin and Micheal (spelled wrong, too!) of curried chicken on rice that was ... read more