Hi All The photo was taken in the Lakes District. It is a stunning area and would have liked to have stayed longer. In Cardiff since yesterday and leave tomorrow for Padstow for two nights. Thank you Stewart for the lovely Mothers Day surprise you organised in Cardiff. Had one night in Liverpool, had a Beatles taxi tour in the afternoon and then found the Cavern Club. Entry is free and you just wander in and stay as long as you like. Good timing meant I h...

Hi All Sorry the entries have been so intermittent. This is due to technical and human factors beyond my control. Also, internet cafes are few and far between and very expensive. Today is our third day at Windermere in the Lakes District and I cannot shake the virus. It is a stunning place but cold like everywhere. But not raining. We have met some great people so far-fellow travellers, waiters and waitresses and owners of B&B's. Did the Beatrix Pott...

We left Singapore, at 2am, for Dubai with a 12hour wait, then Gatwick arriving at 10:30pm same day due to time difference on the 24th. This was better than Paris on Monday morning. Hired car on Anzac Day and drove north past London to Cambridge. Went to afternoon service ot the Kings College and listened to their famous chior performing as well. Strolled around the precinct and absorbed the atmosphere. Moved on yo Uffington, a B&B for the night, situated j...