April 5th saw us leave the Somme and drive to Calais to catch the Eurostar to London. Although we knew it was cheaper to advance-book the fare, we left it until a few days before in case our plans changed. As a result the two tickets for the 1 hour train trip were $A570. To top it off nobody sat in their allocated seats and we had to settle for ...

Was up early and finish off packing my bags then jumped on the DLR and trained to Stratford train station where I then bused to Standsted Airport and arriving at 11.00am. I check in my bag and went through security check and waited in the departure lounge for my 2.50pm flight. But the plane was delayed for an hour, got on the plane at 3.45pm and...

Remember when terminal one used to be for domestic flights only, now its the start of my RTW flight. Thanks to Dave Daniel, Josh and Sara for their calls & for their good wishes. Saw Steve Copple, he's shorter tham me & some of the Reading team at the terminal,flying off to Manchester, I think..... took it as a good omen

Yay, London..the most expensive place you can be, probably, well I dno if it is..but yeah lol so what can you do in London...? Shop...hehe yeah, if you have money Eat..if you have money Tak a red bus..Oyster Cards :) Walk..and get in the way See attractions such as London Bridge & Madame Tussards etc... Live..if you want..