Yes I packed in a bit today as it was a little cooler. I had a nice chatty phone call from Tim and then headed to the bus to Hyde Park corner. I then walked down to Buck house under the glorious shady trees. London really shines at this time of the year. All the gold is shiny and sparkles, flags and bunting everywhere. I got there in time for the changing of the guard as did the big crowd. I finally got up onto Victoria's statue and got a good view of the famous balcony. I walked back up and finally found the bus to take me to Fortnum and Masons. I decided to lash out on afternoon tea and yes it was a lash out. They add an extra £10 for service, really!! But it was lovely and definitely a one off. I couldn't eat everything so they pack it in a box and I shared it with the staff here at the Norfolk. Later I headed in by the tube to Charing Cross to see Mrs Warren's Profession. Imelda Staunton and her daughter were in it playing mother and d...
Weird I woke early again!! Tho I did have an early night!! Perhaps my sleeping in pattern is changing!! After breaky we headed further up north. Cold again but warm in the car. We first stopped at 2 Harbour and walked out on the breakwater and literally froze. A beautiful blue sunny day but the wind!!! It's known as the lake effect. Back in the car to Gooseberry Falls. Got a bit hot walking as more protected from the wind. Then onto lunch where we had meat and gravy!! Then onto Split rock where they built a lighthouse and fog horn to save the freighters from running aground like the Edmund Fitzgerald. Having seen Lake Superior close up I can attest to the sudden change in weather and conditions. After the lighthouse and foghorn were built/ installed no more crashed. We then went back to Penny and Brad's to drop them off and headed home via the bridge that goes up fir the freighters. We had a lovely stay with Penny who looked after us all so well. Back...
I had a lovely leisurely breaky and chatted to some Aussies from Sydney. I rejigged my case and zipped it up. I then rang my boys and Aunty Mavis while I had good internet and time. They brought my case down the 3 flights of stairs and I walked to the Shuttle bus. An easy walk by the water and downhill. Got the bus straight away and soon arrived at the Split airport. Very new and modern and young students helping to point you in the right direction. I could check in early and head to the business lounge. Nice and big but not much food. Waited to board and a couple from the bike and boat trip came over for a hug. Short flight so no big deal going business, but lovely food. Off in Vienna after seeing beautiful fields of green coming in. And cos my lay over is a long one, overnight I couldn't stay in the business lounge!! Girl was helpful so walked over to nearby NH hotel and another lovely girl gave me a very good rate, some fruit and a lovely roo...
Hope you had a great trip
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