Author Archives: wonko
La Belle Francaise
An early start to an amazing day, we boarded a tube when most poms were still asleep and wended our way to St Pancras station to line up for customs, after a tasty breakfast and procuring a bag of goodies for our early lunch. It was cold, and resisted getting much warmer the whole day. … Continue reading
Don’t Drink the Water
After a week in London it is reasonable that I comment on matters wet. Firstly tap water comes out cold, like really cold. Fair enough, we have been putting things into the fridge to warm them up anyways. It is refreshing and perfectly ok to drink – my delicate tummy coped so anyone else would … Continue reading
A-MAZE-ing
After a late start, we caught the Tube to Wimbledon (sadly we did not see any “wombles”) and then a National Rail service to Hampton Court Palace. Approaching from the Thames, you get a feeling of how huge this palace complex is Originally a playground for the likes of King Henry VIII and his many … Continue reading