"It's pouring rain in Istanbul"or"Seriously, what are we going to buy in Turkey?" Either would do.It absolutely poured ... And we paddled around in itAnd, we spent money like they weren't making any more.We had the best day.Headed out after a breakfast that Emily kept giving delighted little moans about....( She gets that from me!"Delicious and so much of absolutely everything you could think of.We were given 2 umbrellas by the desk staff and we needed th...

Don't ever let anyone tell you that the Turkish Delights they sell in Australia are real!We have just had some on the plane.OMG!Heaven!Up at 6.30 am.Bus transfer to Gatwick arriving at 8.30am.Our last delicious breakfast at the London City Ibis.Lovely driver on the transfer bus.He was from Afganistan.Been in London 15 years.I think I can see why you suggested the train from Victoria to Gatwick, Amanda.The traffic and weaving in and out of tiny streets and sub...

Just adding photos tonight.Will write on the plane tomorrow.Climbed St Paul's.Walked Millennium Bridge.Toured The Globe Theatre.Walked Southbank.Found and 'tested' The Vault beer garden under Tower Bridge.Absolutely wonderful day.OhOhDid I mention HARRODS?!!!!!!!!Stay tuned.....Hello.I'm back.It's 1.05pm .... Saturday.We are sitting at Gate 15 waiting to board the flight to Istanbul.It has been delayed an hour.( Just as well really, as take of...

Not that startling a day today.Bit tired.Alarm woke us both with a crash this morning at 9am.I went to downstairs, read all the comments!( Thank you everyone. They are such fun to get.)I rang Mum and we had a great chat.Then I went to breakfast and left there after stealing a coffee for Emily.We headed off in search of Brick Lane, the street renowned for it's trendy market.We found it but the trendy market is held on a Sunday.Asked directions of a local out w...

In the lobby.8.30am.Don't have to catch the Tube til 10am.Bit of a lazy morning.Sunny and 23 the forecast.Not looking so good for Bath though I don't think.They are forecasting rain out that way.Hello to anyone reading at 6pm Melbourne time.( Say 'Hello' back.)Didn't wake at 3.15am!Yah.Those Panadol did the trick.Going for breakfast now!Tube to Victoria. Easy. I really love the Tube.We are meeting at the Grosvenor Hotel.Mum and Dad stayed here...