Before we could really do anything today we had to address the problem of Robyn's knee. It really started bothering her late yesterday after way too many tube steps and way too much walking. After receiving real honest-to-goodness physical therapy advice (from our almost-a- physical-therapist-son) without the dripping sarcasm, Robyn found the exact knee brace she would need at an athletic store about 2 miles or 7 tube stops away. So this morning we left in the po...

Today was the day to take Robyn to Windsor Castle. It is not the easiest trip to get out to Windsor; however from hotel to the castle entrance it only took us about 1 hour and 15 minutes, which was not too bad. It was a short cab ride back to Paddington, a 25 minute train ride to Slough, and a 6 minute train to Windsor-Eaton Station. As the second train rounded a bend and I pointed out Windsor Castle, Robyn saw a carnival ferris wheel and said, "Look, it's the 'L...

I am very glad I had the miles to book international first class because besides it being very roomy and comfortable, we had a good buffer between us and about 50 teenagers on a group trip to London. Can't imagine what it must have been like back in coach,but bless those poor people who had no idea what they were in for when they booked their flight to London. Anyway I have attached a video (it is a .MOV so Quicktime will be needed to view) I took it shortly aft...