- England
Arrived at Heathrow and negotiated Hertz ok .. got a complimentary upgrade of vehicle. it was supposed to be a Ford Mondeo but I ended up with a VW Passat, fancy thing took me about 10 minutes to work out Posted by Midworlder in Midworlder's World Tour | Aug 18, 2008
- The penultimate entry
We left Milton Keynes early on Friday and headed off to Cambridge, to play our final game against Cambridge St Giles on Sunday. I think we were all reasonably happy with the game against Open University; we had batted Posted by Fine leg in Deep fine leg | Aug 18, 2008
- Into the last week
We arrived in Bletchley (not Milton Keynes as it turns out) late in the afternoon on Wednesday. It poured and poured and poured all the way. We didn't think much of our chances of playing on Thursday, given Posted by Fine leg in Deep fine leg | Aug 15, 2008
- The cricket begins ...
London - Day 1
Arrived in London on Sunday afternoon; it was cold, it was wet and it was windy. Hello London. Had no idea where or what we were staying in, or where we would meet our fellow Posted by Fine leg in Deep fine leg | Aug 15, 2008
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 2)
When I was younger, I always wanted to fly. Not in the meta physical sense of the word: “Fly”, but the practical do-able sense of the word. I wanted to be a pilot.
Although my ambitions were thwarted early on by Posted by Simpler in Walk this way... | Aug 13, 2008
- Coming Home!!!
Hey one and all,we are heading to the airport. Our flight is AC 853 expected in at 6:35 pm--looking forward to seeing you all!
See you soon,
Colleen et al. Posted by GGC12 in 12th Senior Branches Adventure | Aug 13, 2008
- England - London Central, lots to see...
Saturday, 9th August
We had previously ordered our tickets to go to the Summer opening of the State Rooms @ Buckingham Palace while staying in Bedford, of which we where very pleased as the cues were very long and the tickets Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 9, 2008
- England - London Central, still lots to do and see...
Sunday, 10th August
We got up early, we thought the weather was good and would make the most of the day by taking a hop on hop off tour http://www.theoriginaltour.com/
We did the following: Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, Marble Arc Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 10, 2008
- England - Bedford to London Central
Friday, 8th of August
Our Final breakfast at Derek & Marianda's - we will miss these guys and their awesome hospitality!!. After spending our time packing our bags and returning our car, We say goodbye to D & M & Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 8, 2008
- England - Wolverhampton to Cambridge
Thursday - 7th August - Wolverhampton
It was really great to catch up on the past 10+ years & hear how things where going in the land of Pertan, Wolverhampton a far cry from the mud of Matakawau!! ;-) for those Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 7, 2008
- England - Burford to Wolverhampton
Wednesday, 6 August 2008 - Burford Good Byes!!
We got up and had another large breakfast of which again saw us through the day. Had a quick walk through Burford and did some posting & Antique browsing, Then it was Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 6, 2008
- England - Home away from home - Thanks D & M
Leaving Hong Kong - For England -Wednesday 30th July
After changing over our flights from Hong Kong to Frankfurt, then Frankfurt to London, Steven was frisked twice at Frankfurt airport, after which he was slightly agro as he couldn’t see Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 3, 2008
- Photos...
Ok so I worked out how to add some photos...BUT...there is a ridiculous size limit that I can upload using this site that i wasnt aware of and with my few London photos i have now practically reached the limit Posted by rissajane in Busabout Adventure 08 | Aug 11, 2008
- Train Hopping
I got to do some sight-seeing today...started pretty early too (because little did I know that the sun rises here at about 5am and comes shining right through onto you!!). It was one of the smartest things i've done, Posted by rissajane in Busabout Adventure 08 | Aug 10, 2008
- London in the rain
Hi there
Only four days remain--then home, sweet home. Most are ready to come home, bed at home is sounding pretty good right now. All eight girls have been sharing a room--so I am sure that the space and Posted by GGC12 in 12th Senior Branches Adventure | Aug 10, 2008
- FINALLY!!
Wow...what a traumatic few days!! I can safely say im no huge fan of flying - both flights had the worst turbulance (incredible views though so that kind of made up for it) and I now have a whole Posted by rissajane in Busabout Adventure 08 | Aug 9, 2008
- London August 8th
Hi there
Been busy. On Wednesday the Pathfinders left us for home--they arrived save and sound and had a great night sleep in their own beds--ah, can't wait.
We traveled by bus to Bath (3 hours there) and Stonehenge. Had Posted by GGC12 in 12th Senior Branches Adventure | Aug 8, 2008
- England - Cotswolds by Hire Car
Cotswolds by hire Car – Monday 4th August 2008
We are staying at Burford (Gateway to the Cotswold) at the Westview B & B http://www.west-house.co.uk, as you will see on the website it is lovely and in a central location hence Posted by coogiextra in Team Senn - Western Europe | Aug 5, 2008
- BP House/London, England
Hi there--
Surprise--we were able to get on the computer tonight.
Slept in--had a lazy morning, did some laundry(just in time, the machine broke down shortly afterward). Went to Covent Gardens for most of the day. Returned to BP House Posted by GGC12 in 12th Senior Branches Adventure | Aug 3, 2008
- London
Hi there
Been awhile since I have been able to get on the computer. Almost had one sent in Ireland--just had it ready and the computer crashed.
Anyhow, loved Ireland all would like to return.
Now in London and just finished up Posted by GGC12 in 12th Senior Branches Adventure | Aug 2, 2008
- Howl for the Dogs!
I closed and locked the door on my empty flat, and headed to Willesden Green Station for the last time as a resident of Cricklewood, Brent, London today. After only 2 months in the city, I now have a Posted by GregW in Greg Wesson's Esoteric Globe | Aug 1, 2008
- Sorry... excuse me... sorry... excuse me... sorry... sorry..
I knew arriving here that they drove on the other side of the road. That's pretty common knowledge. As such, I've been pretty afraid to get behind the wheel of a car, so far avoiding it completely. Posted by GregW in Greg Wesson's Esoteric Globe | Jul 30, 2008
- Beach, Balls in Brighton
Spent this past Saturday in Brighton, which is about 1.5 hours South-East of us and by the coast.
* Brighton Pier - this is probably the most famous landmark in Brighton and is a long long pier with a carnival Posted by dnaman in We're leaving on a jet plane... | Jul 27, 2008
- Greg Bats and Bowls
I played cricket yesterday for the first time.
It wasn't a proper game of cricket, just some goofing around in a park at a picnic with a bat, some wickets and a few tennis balls, but nonetheless, it was my first Posted by GregW in Greg Wesson's Esoteric Globe | Jul 27, 2008
- spending abroad
ghyjyrgb Posted by jackr in Jack's travels | Jul 26, 2008