The day started out wet and grey, but my at least hair was straight and not frizzy. It was not to last! I was heading out with my tour guide for the day, Franko, who I sat next to at Mel & Simon's wedding. I didn't really know where to go at first and we decided upon Corfe Castle. I first tried to go there when I was living here over a decade ago. I'd taken a day off work to go to Corfe Castle and Swanage. Unfortunately it was when the foot & mouth ...

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...