The day started with a lunchtime concert at the church of St Martin in the Fields, presented by a number of young classical soloists. After the concert the rain had stopped so I wandered through Trafalgar Square, just to find that everyone else was doing the same! After a Thai lunch came a short river cruise up to the Tower Bridge. I think I was one of about 3 passengers who spoke English. It was raining again and I disembarked, heading towards the Tower of...

I went to the tennis again today at Queen's Club. I have been fortunate to see some of the top seeds playing over the past couple of days, Roddick, Cilic and Del Potro. I saw Raphael Nadal and his entourage file quietly past on his way to the media area, stopping briefly along the way to pose for a photo with a young lass who was gushing with excitement. I was standing nearby but I don't think he recognised me.... I finally saw Phantom of the Opera on Tuesday...

Saturday was a day of orientation within the local area here in Kensington. There are lots of amenities just around the corner- groceries, ATM, eateries and Gloucester Road tube station. On Saturday night I went to Wembley Arena to see some old dinosaurs of rock all on the same bill - Journey, Foreigner and Styx - anyone remember them? They were all big in the 1970's and 80's. It was a huge show. Also I was mildly pleased with myself for successfully navigat...

Back in London via the Eurostar and checked into my apartment in Kensington. Dinner was a microwaved tandoori from Tesco round the corner. Earlier today I visited some great locations south of Ypres including the cemetery at VC Corner at Fromelles, the Cobber memorial and the new cemetery at Pheasant Wood which has now accommodated the bodies discovered in the mass grave at Fromelles a couple of years ago. Of greater importance for our family I visited Armenti...

A dreary drive today through overcast and drizzly conditions from Yorkshire to Warwickshire. I drove through Groathland this morning, which is 'Heartbeat's' Aidensfield. I easily spotted the pub and the garage from the show and the seat and monument in the park that feature in the opening credits! It was drizzling and people were flocking in taking photos, I suppose it is Sunday. I stayed in the car. Yesterday I was in Whitby, a picturesque fishing centre an...