We loved the scenery in England, Scotland and the Irelands, but the countryside in the Snowdonia region of Wales was spectacular. At first the rural landscape was a deep, rich green with lots of paddocks with lots of sheep grazing. I noted that the sheep over here keep their tails, and it looks very strange to us. Then we drove into the stunning mountain areas and along roads lined with magnificent pine, fir, maple, oak and ash trees, beside fast-running brook...

Very early start this morning for Lynne's and my flight from New York to London - 5am!We managed to get to the airport just before 6am and go through all the screening again.Our flight was OK, and a bit bumpy, but I managed to sleep for a few hours which made it pass more quickly. It took ages to get through border control in London, so we kept Danni, Todd and Ian waiting.It was great to see Danni and Todd after such a long time, and Danni nearly strangled me ...

Very early start this morning for Lynne's and my flight from New York to London - 5am!We managed to get to the airport just before 6am and go through all the screening again.Our flight was OK, and a bit bumpy, but I managed to sleep for a few hours which made it pass more quickly. It took ages to get through border control in London, so we kept Danni, Todd and Ian waiting.It was great to see Danni and Todd after such a long time, and Danni nearly strangled me ...