Last goodbyes to Melbourne family

The last leg, Dubai, London, Mallorca, Home

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February 16th 2014
Dubai and London flu and Mallorca recovery It was with rather heavy heart I boarded the plane in Melbourne for Dubai, and an uncomfortable long flight it was too. Over 14 hours, much of that in darkness. I watched three movies, and tried to sleep but found it difficult. Eventually we landed, around midnight by their time, and after rather a long winded queue past the white jallabba'd a ... 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