....well, I went into the Portrait Gallery expecting to stay for an hour (if I was lucky) and ended up coming out 3 1/2 hours later! An absolute immersion in the history of London through portraits! All the important and influential portraits of all the monarchs with audio commentary which tells you all the intricacies of their lives, loves and tragedies! I have added some of the amazing original portraits in photos! All the galleries and museums are free in...

Cotswolds Sunny Sunday: perfect for a jaunt into the English Countryside...off to the beautiful Cotswold Villages. Bakerloo line to Paddington and see the bear waiting (reminded me of the pilgrimage last time to collect one for Tania! It had to be from the station otherwise it wasn't true!) It's a big busy place so finding the tour guide (London Walking Tours, yes, again: the best!) was a small challenge. Once the £60 was paid he did the booking and organised...

Gay London Is it different to any other city? More equal? More friendly? Short answer: depends. My friends who get blotto would say Yes! But, I'm looking through older, way more experienced eyes; short answer: no way! Admiral Duncan is the old school drag shows! Temperatures through the roof, uncomfortably so (drink up boys!). The Old boys are against the walls. Hot muscled gays out front and, oh yes! Behind the bar! Drinks reasonable prices for a capti...

Solo Travel At first I thought I'd blog about all the 'problems' associated with solo travel; then I thought that's a bit of a downer! You know? Those things like feeing a bit awkward walking into a cafe or restaurant alone: "yes, table for one, thank you..." or going to the loo and having your spot taken as the waiter presumed you were gone....and stuff like that! So, in the name of true "equality" here's my pluses for solo jaunts! You decide when, what an...

...finding a toilet! Arrrrgh! Bain of my travel-life! And when (if) I do: 50p to pee! Now! I have that off my chest (bladder)... Portobello Market day and Notting Hill (for you Gerri!) ...From Annie Lennox house to the Grenfell Tower: not a stone left unturned. Another amazing walk with Richard the 3rd! We passed by the 25 million pound residence of Becs & Posh and sweetie, darling, sweetie: Edina Monsoons place in Holland Park! Almost expecting to see ...