I'm now back in Bournemouth after spending several days in London, followed by a few more in the Cotswolds and Somerset. (Apologies in advance for any spelling/grammar errors. It's 2.15am and I can't be bothered proof-reading it now!) COTSWOLDS I caught the train out to Stroud, Gloucestershire on Thursday (with a woman opposite me who had her gorgeous wee dog on board. Dogs seem to be much more welcome around this country than in NZ, and I don't mean guide ...

Yesterday was Mel & Simon's big day. I caught the train out to Lymington, where I would be staying the night, and checked into a cute little pub called The Bosun's Chair. The guy I dealt with there (the owner, I think) was really welcoming. My room was on the small side, but perfect for one (and for one night). About an hour after I arrived, after a little chill out time and getting ready, I headed off to the wedding venue on the other side of the river. ...

After what seems like a lifetime of travelling, I've finally arrived in my beloved Bournemouth! The eight or so hours at Sydney Airport seemed to fly by in the end and the flight to Singapore was uneventful (apart from the old man in the seat behind me who a couple of times actually pushed my seat back towards me when he thought I was going to lower it back. The person in front of me had lowered theirs as far back as it would go, and I lowered mine just a fract...