I worked it out. The total travel time, from my hotel in London to getting home in Blenheim will be thirty eight hours. Thats 38 hours. What can I say to describe the utter boredom of sitting in one place for that long. The short breaks when we stop over aren't long enough. I have decided that next time I fly I will save a bit extra and go first class. The final leg from Sydney was better but only because I had the whole row to myself. Also because I knew that in...

So what does one do on the day before they fly? I decided to go back to Covent Garden. Just for something to do. Not that there was a whole lot I hadn't seen but I enjoyed watching the performers and grabbing a bit of lunch. Then I got back on the train and headed back to where I started from. I don't think I planed this very well. I had a manicure and pedicure booked at twelve so that finished around one thirty. It was really nice, I almost fell asleep. Then, s...

This morning, despite being pretty unenthusiastic about doing anything really, I made my way to Westminster station to catch one of the river boats. The cruise was basically the same as the bus tours but from the river. I might have enjoyed it more on a somewhat warmer day. The weather was beautiful just chilly. The commentary was good. Provided in four languages. English, Irish, Scottish, and Rubbish. I'm quoting here. I stayed on until it reached the Tower of...

I had a bit of a sleep in this morning and headed out at ten thirty. I took the train to the London Eye. I'm really glad I booked my ticket on line because the line for the tickets was pretty long. The line for the Eye itself wasn't too bad and I was on in about ten minutes. What a fantastic experience. It was a beautiful day and I could see for miles. After the Eye I did the short 4D presentation they do. It's basically just an ad for the London Eye in 4D. I lo...

I was up early this morning. Went to use the loo and realized it was blocked. Had been blocked the last time I used it too. Not very nice. They're going to fix it today so here's hoping. I jumped on the underground and headed into the city to Harrods. I just wish I'd checked what time it opened. I got there nine thirty and it opened at ten. That was okay, I got myself a coffee and wandered the streets for a bit. I was almost lost but by the time I wanted to head ...