Well less then one week to go now till we leave for our big trip....Although I am now officially unemployed I have never been happier or more excited in my life :-) With passports and visas sorted, both had more needles stuck in us then a pin cushion and insurance sorted we are ready to go, just waiting for the last leaving party to say goodbye ...

A few snaps from our visits to Oxford, catching up with Em and Andrew, freezing our butts off, drinking in lots of places that famous smart people did, and visiting Harry sites!!!

Nearly there now lovely bloggers.......... I had a day in Kathmandu where I did some last minute shopping and bumped into Mick (and Dina) of Indonesia aquaintance by sheer chance. I real long shot and appreciated meet up prompting a meal and couple of beers. I stayed at the Planet Hotel in Thamel which is a right tickle (thanks Ben) at 300 rupee...

So this morning, Meghan and I had scones and tea in, and then we met Ruth and Heather for some punting in Oxford. Since I was the only one with experience with the pole in the group (all ten minutes of it from Cambridge), they had me start. The people on the dock were quite helpful and soon we were on our way. Almost immediately, we made the clo...

It is four in the afternoon and I have just returned from my Friday library search. After we decide what I am going to focus on for the next week, Dr. Reynolds always produces a list with all of the books I am going to need, and I like to get them early since the libraries are only open for a few hours over the weekend. I also really enjoy the w...

10:00 a.m. The Oxford Explorer Day. Includes Oxford and The Cotswolds. Meet at the Paddington Railway Station Main Ticket Office. If you're thinking about going on this one you're on the edge of perfection. Don't turn your back on it. On chuckling streams, stone bridges and thatched cottages; on ancient churches and manor houses; on old mills an...