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Hello to all! First of all, we departed London yesterday afternoon. We are now aboard the Oceania Insignia and sailing the North Sea today. That’s the good news….the not so good news is that wireless access is available, but iffy … Continue reading →

A week before we departed for London, Charlie and I were each busily researching and planning for our stay in London. One evening, after hours in front of the computer, I proudly held out a beautifully organized sheet detailing all … Continue reading →

Well, after two weeks in London, we managed to get our act together this morning in order to see the ceremonial changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. We arrived nearly two hours early thinking that we would beat the … Continue reading →

So yes, it’s Monday….June 6 to be exact…and we’re entering Week 2 of our London experience. We’re having a great time exploring the city; however, our days here have not been without some minor challenges. We thought we would share … Continue reading →

Hello again! We still recovering from the four-day marathon through southern England. Saturday found us exploring St. Paul’s and the British Museum.  We returned early for a quiet evening looking over the photos from the past week. History aside, Charlie … Continue reading →

Well, so much for the “daily” update. We left early Monday morning for a two day jaunt through southeast England.  We are spending four days with Ray, our London tour guide. He’s a marvelous fellow…about our age, very energetic, and … Continue reading →

Big Ben! A view of Westminster from across the Thames…note the overcast skies. The sun was shining brightly 10 minutes earlier. First, we hang our heads in shame…..we awoke at 9:45 am. This is truly an embarrassment for two people … Continue reading →

St. Paul’s Cathedral from the front of our apartment on Bow Lane.     Ye Old London Pub First, that had to be the fastest transatlantic flight ever. Dinner was served immediately following takeoff. Charlie opened up Oliver Twist, and … Continue reading →

Less than 24 hours before we head to London. Our travel agent just called with good news. The volcano hasn’t caused any major disruption in air travel thus far, and our agent says that we shouldn’t encounter volcano-related delays. Charlie … Continue reading →

We are less than 72 hours away from departure.  Charlie and I have been planning this trip for months, and despite our best efforts, we’ve encountered the usual last-minute challenges.  Most of these have been minor and easily handled. The … Continue reading →