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• Pub Sign Pub Sign

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    This is outside my favourit pub in London.  Inside 6 footers need to be very careful of their heads.

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• Telephone Booth Telephone Booth

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    These things used to be everywhere in london.  Although rarer since the advent of mobile phones They are still a quintessentially British symbol to me.

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    With cheap tickets to Cairo from London Heathrow you can be a part of this adventurous and glorious city and culture and experience the best feelings that will rush straight to your heart with a small glimpse. Here we have a list of the most famous and amazing places in Cairo to visit that can be all your to enjoy with tickets to Cairo.
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• Prague – Vienna Cycle Tour Prague – Vienna Cycle Tour

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    Last September I joined a cycle tour in the Czech Republic. The tour took us from Prague in Central Bohemia to the rolling hills and charming medieval and Renaissance towns of South Bohemia and then through the gently-sloping vineyards of South Moravia. Some riders then cycled on to Vienna, whilst others chose to return to Prague. For many non-Czechs the countryside of the Czech Republic is unknown, secret, and undiscovered. This tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover what lies beyond Prague, a city that is deservedly visited by millions of people every year.

     

    We were a very diverse group. Our party consisted of seven Australians, a British couple, a couple from Brazil, a New Zealander, an American, and our Czech guide, Jiri (George) and driver, Jindrich (Henry). And me – I’ve been living and working in Prague for six years, but I’ originally from London, UK. Age-wise, collectively we covered every decade from early thirties to (almost) seventy. As those who have been on tours like this before, there is a camaraderie amongst cyclists that transcends continents and ages.

     

    Our First Day:        Prague to Ceske Budejovice by mini-bus

                                Ceske Budejovice to Cesky Krumlov by bike

     

    After collecting everybody from their hotels on a quiet and overcast Prague Sunday morning, we group of strangers, soon to become brave companions of the trail, gathered together in the cellar meeting room of the tour company to introduce ourselves and to receive a full briefing. We were given a detailed itinerary for each day, a safety briefing and a small glass of slivovice (a local plum brandy that some people quite like).

     

    Then it was outside to hitch up the bike trailers to the mini-buses, check on helmets and water-bottles, and on to Ceske Budejovice. After a two and a half hour drive, we parked up in the city centre and everyone was allocated their bikes for the week. The bikes are already pre-selected for individual size, weight and experience by the company. Some people had brought their own pedals and these were quickly fitted by the ever-helpful staff.

     

    Ceske Budejovice is of course the home of the Czech Republic’s second most famous beer, Budvar or Budweiser. It is an old town with a lot of green spaces and a very large Renaissance square, where we took the first of many group photographs.

     

    We made our way through the town and down to the River Vltava (Moldau), the same river that runs through Prague. It was a great way to start, riding along the flat cycle path following the river to test out the comfort and settings of our bikes. After a while, we reached a rocky outcrop – our first hill! After climbing above the river, we coasted down a winding forest path to the small settlement and large monastery of Zlata Koruna (Golden Crown) founded in 1263. Here was a chance to stock up on a well-deserved bowl of soup and plate of sausage.

     

    After suitable refreshment, the last stage of the day’s short ride was down to the fairy-tale chocolate-box town of Cesky Krumlov, dominated by the second-largest castle in the country built on sheer rocks which rise up from the river. It is spectacularly beautiful and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  George gave us a tour of the town, but sadly it was raining quite hard at this stage, so we were very glad to arrive at our hotel. The luggage had already been delivered to our rooms and we had time to freshen-up before dinner.

     

    Dinner was in a lovely medieval restaurant where the food was prepared on an open fire. We sat at long wooden tables and had a chance to get to know each other better. However, what really bonded our group together was the next stop in a lovely crowded pub with a piano player who took requests. I’d like to think that our lusty singing of old standards was enjoyed by the locals as much as it was by us.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   27

     

    Second Day:Cesky Krumlov to Trebon

     

    After a fine and hearty breakfast, we gathered in the courtyard of the hotel to reacquaint ourselves with our bikes and make some final adjustments to them. And so we set off. It’s a long climb out of the valley of Cesky Krumlov, nestled on a bend of the river, where in high summer canoeing and rafting are very popular. We rode along paved cycle tracks and forest paths before stopping at a village restaurant for lunch. It was quite a strenuous day’s cycling and some of our valiant company took respite in the mini-bus for the more hill sections. The mini-bus is never far-away and is stocked up with water, fruit and energy bars.

     

    I should add that the day was quite testing; not only because of the distance and terrain, but it was also quite cold and raining, so it did test the morale of the group. However, the week’s forecast was good and the outlook was for sunny weather. Some of us rode the mini-bus into Trebon, while others pressed on through the mud and rain to arrive later.

     

    After a welcome shower, we met for a meal in the hotel restaurant, which was served with élan and charm by our hosts. Some opted to take a walk around the town afterwards to take in the Renaissance square, the Marian column, the charming castle and a local hostelry to taste the renowned local brew.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   61

     

    Third Day:    Trebon to Telc

     

    Trebon has been the centre of the Czech fish industry for five centuries. Over this time many fish-ponds and man-made lakes have been developed to produce carp and other fish. Carp is a traditional Christmas meal in the Czech Republic. It is a flatter area of South Bohemia, so a good chance to get in some faster cycling along paved forest paths. It was raining lightly and misty but this added to the mystique of riding through the dark, silent pine forests of Central Europe. All very atmospheric, all very Brothers Grimm.

     

    After about 25 kilometres we left the woods and the land began to undulate through fields. We met up with Henry and the mini-bus for snacks and refreshments, and to mend a couple of punctures.

     

    We pushed on through the rain. This was the most gruelling day, the furthest to cycle, nearly 80 kilometres and the second two-thirds were fairly hilly. We stopped for lunch at a country pub-restaurant, but otherwise it was head-down and concentrate on getting to Telc and South Moravia.

     

    The town of Telc is another UNESCO World Heritage site. It has a breath-takingly beautiful and extensive square, consisting entirely of Renaissance buildings from the 16^th century, decorated in the typical brightly-coloured and sgraffitoed style of the time. It’s a great photo opportunity.

     

    We stayed in a very fine hotel not far from the main square, which had been a large farm and dairy complex. The tasteful reconstruction provided spacious rooms and a fine restaurant which served an excellent and well-deserved dinner.

     

    We were all pretty tired after this day, but we went to bed knowing that the following days would be sunny with temperatures rising to 25 degrees Celsius. Indian summer weather!

     

    Kilometres cycled:   78

     

    Fourth Day:  Telc – Vranov

     

    This was a shorter day than the day before but we had some hilly country to tackle as we followed the spectacular rocky and wooded valley of the Dyje river, which flows into the Danube.

     

    By mid-morning the sun had begun to shine and the temperature to rise. We rode through sun-dappled forests and fields and stopped at a large 17^th century convent complex, where we stocked up on snacks and looked around the old buildings perched on top of a hill with lovely views of the Moravian landscape we were to cycle through.

     

    In the afternoon, after lunch in a country village restaurant where some of our party were brave enough to assay the delicacies of the bull, we cycled through deeply-forested paths with short steep climbs and satisfyingly long downhill runs.

     

    We passed the 11^th century castle Bitov, high on an outcrop of the river, and climbed up to take a short tour of the castle. It was extended during the 15^th to 17^th centuries and had a fine library and impressive collection of hunting weapons: bows, crossbows and guns.

     

    A short distance away is another castle called Zornstein (Angry Rock). This is a quite different structure to Bitov, having been abandoned in the Middle Ages and largely derelict. It is however an impressive ruin of medieval fortifications. There were fine views to be enjoyed from this historic vantage point over the blue skies and green forests of the winding valley of the River Dyje.

     

    From Zornstein, it was a short ride down to the river and along the bank to Vranov.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   44

     

    Fifth Day:     Vranov to Znojmo

     

    This was also a shorter day in terms of distance, but again there were some tricky hills and off-road forest tracks to be negotiated.

     

    However, we did have the chance to tour the castle which sits upon a rocky crag that dominates the small town. The castle was modified extensively in the Baroque style in the 18^th century and so offered a completely different style to the previous day’s visits. It really was a most impressive place giving an insight into the opulent way of life of the aristocracy during Hapsburg rule.

     

    After the informative tour, we saddled up again and rode out of Vranov towards the major wine-producing town of Znojmo. This was another enjoyable day during which we mostly followed the border between the Czech Republic and Austria. The trails pass through forest and paved tracks in an area which had been off-limits for forty years during the days of the Iron Curtain. The natural habitat is therefore unspoiled. 

     

    The last section of the ride was quite taxing as we had to climb up away from the border towards Znojmo, situated on a steep hill above the river Dyje. It is a impressive sight with several ancient spires and towers rising above the houses perched on the hillside.

     

    After the steep ascent, we were pleased to arrive at the hotel, beautifully modernised with glass staircases, large rooms and comfortable beds.

     

    Kilometres cycled: 40

     

    Sixth Day:    Znojmo to Mikulov

     

    For me this was the finest day for cycling. The weather was beautiful, warm and sunny, and the terrain was gentle passing through undulating wine-growing lowlands.

     

    We had a long lunch at a traditional pub-restaurant and passed by the only section of preserved pre-1989 defences with fences, originally electrified, tank defences and a cleared, and previously mined, dead zone. It was quite creepy to see the physical embodiment of the ‘Iron Curtain’ and difficult nowadays to understand how peoples could have been so brutally divided after the Second World War.

     

    About 15 kilometres before Mikulov we stopped at a small wine-cellar, little more than an underground shelter, where the proprietor talked us through his current production and we tasted Burcak, the deceptively first fermentation of the grape juice. It was interesting to see the small scale of the production, but it is clear the the best of the wine never reaches the export market.

     

    Feeling refreshed, we pushed on through the glorious afternoon sunshine to Mikulov which we could see jutting out of the surrounding plains from far away. We had our farewell dinner in a restaurant adjacent to the hotel and then repired to a wine bar for prize-giving and valedictions.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   70

     

    Seventh Day:                   Mikulov to Vienna

                                Mikulov to Vratice – Lednice area

     

    Mikulov is a charming small town with a population of about 8,000 which was at one time a major centre of Jewish trade and scholarship. It is very interesting and thought-provoking to walk through its square with its pretty church and then through the adjacent Jewish quarter with its 15^th century synagogue.

     

    After breakfast, our fellowship was broken. Eight of our party had planned to end their tour in Vienna and they set off with George guiding. After a day’s ride they were driven the remainder of the distance to Vienna and delivered to their hotels by the ever-reliable Henry.

     

    The rest of us spent an enjoyable day riding a circular route from Mikulov to Valtice and Lednice. This area is another UNESCO World Heritage site and is thought of as the most architecturally valuable region in the country. This was a great day’s cycling to end the tour. We cycled along deserted roads to Valtice through the heart of Moravia’s prime wine region. We paused in Valtice to have a look at the impressive chateau and then pressed on to Lednice. The route took us through the forested parklands of the Lichtenstein family which are studded with ostentatious monuments including the Temple of the Three Graces and a shrine to the patron saint of hunters, Saint Hubert. After lunch in Lednice, we went to walk around the glory of the neo-Gothic chateau.

     

    Then it was back to Mikulov along a series of ribbon lakes following the border to meet up with the driver, Tonda, who drove us back to Prague and delivered us to our hotels, safe, sound and tired after a most enjoyable cycle tour through some of the finest countryside and towns that the Czech Republic has to offer.

     

    Kilometres cycled:   47

     

    Total kilometres over the week:  367

    Guided Group Tour by: www.bicycle-tours.cz

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• Flights to Abuja Short Holiday Flights to Abuja Short Holidays in Nigerian Capital

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    Abuja is one of the most wonderful cities in Western African Region. This city is also one of the modern places in Africa too. Get on flights to Abuja and visit this exquisite city of Nigeria, which is a shining crown for West Africa for tourism.

    Abuja is a sprawling city with a great skyline full of tall buildings, highly modern suburbs and lively towns. Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria, the pride of this small nation. Abuja is one city which made its mark among the fewest cities in the world which is prepared for purpose.

    Book your cheap air tickets to Abuja from Crystal Travel and visit Abuja which is the perfect example of great human will, management and planning. Abuja is relatively among the newest emerging cities on this globe. The place where this city is now sitting was mare a bushy region and now this place transformed into a beautiful city.

    Abuja is the main source for political, administrative, financial, educational and commercial activities in Nigeria. Well what else you can expect from the capital city of the Nigeria. Abuja replaced Lagos as the capital of Nigeria and became the proud epicenter of Nigeria in 1991. Get on cheap flights to Abuja and visit this wonderful Niger city which is planned and created from the scratch just in time of over eleven year. Must be a fascinating story of development, eh!

    Abuja is the most up to date city in terms of architecture and technology, sitting at the core of Nigeria in national capital region known as Suleja, this city is truly the core of everything in Nigeria. Buy flights to Abuja from Heathrow, London, UK and visit this manmade wonder in Nigeria.

    Abuja is not a usual or natural tourist destination. Hack, it was not a tourist destination in the first few years either. But constant and subtle development made it a new and emerging global tourist destination, which is giving some hard competition to many fellow African cities.

    Even if Abuja is relatively new city, this city doesn’t lack in providing entertainment, sightseeing and adventure sites to the tourists who are visiting this showcase of new modern architecture. Book your Direct flights to Abuja with Crystaltravel.co.uk and visit Abuja and its beautiful sites

    While visiting Abuja you can visit some interesting places which are surprisingly peaceful and full of wisdom about African culture. Places like National Mosque, National Church of Nigeria, Castle of Law and the Christian Centre are remarkable in this category.

    Abuja also getting famous for its five Abuja parks which are sure shot assurance for great adventure and recreation in Abuja, these famous five parks known as Millennium Park, Monalisa Amusement Park, Durban/River Plate Park, Wonderland Amusement Park and Maitama Amusement Park. Hop on cheap flights to Abuja and experience these wonders of this wonderland.

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• Parliament from the London Eye Parliament from the London Eye

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    A night view of Parliament and Big Ben from the London Eye.

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    Not really a weird cloud but the film processor who spilled something on my negatives.

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• Escape to exotic beaches of Go Escape to exotic beaches of Goa

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    India is an amazing country where each state and city is unique which is covered with myriad of colors and customs that make is not only diverse but incredible too. Goa is one such exotic tiny state of India which is renowned for its lovely sensuous beaches New Year eves, Christmas parties and world famous carnivals. The land of sun, sand and sea it offer its guests a splendid beach holiday experience like lazing by the beach and getting a good tan, going for evening walks when the cool breeze touching your face and sea your feet and a candle light dinner against the backdrop of setting sun, or just a dip in refreshingly cool sea. If you are looking all this and much more then Goa is a perfect place for you. So book cheap flights to Goa from London and enjoy one of the best beach holiday experiences of your life.
    
    
    
    Goa is a fun place where music is tradition that Goans are proud. There are many cruises where you can spend an evening listening to local music while drinking and enjoying cool and refreshing sea breeze on a comfortable boat. Other specialty of Goa beaches is its delicious and mouthwatering seafood which is available in shacks is a must for its every visitor.
    
    
    
    The state is also famous for its happing beach parties, New Year celebrations and world famous carnival. People say there is no place like Goa to celebrate New Year eves. Every year millions of tourists flock to here for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Goa Carnival celebrated in the month of February is very famous and is an eagerly awaited event of the year. For whole three days the streets of the state come alive with processions, floats, bands with guitars, grand dances and unstoppable festivity. Huge parades are organized at night on the streets and grand balls are held in the evening. The carnival concludes with the famous red and black dance held by the Club National in Panjim on final day.
    
    
    
    So if you want to experience all this and much more in your holidays then book flights to India and be a part of this grand festivity that will surely leave you mesmerized.

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• Bangkok- A traveler friendly m Bangkok- A traveler friendly must visit destination

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    Bangkok, a tropical metropolis is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities which will surely impress you with its magnificent Buddhist temples, authentic canals, busy markets and vibrant nightlife. The city is now turned out to be a hub of Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, diplomatic and educational activities. All these make Bangkok as one of most traveler- friendly cities in Asia. Just take a bangkok Cheap flights and visit Bangkok city which is full of hidden gems waiting to be explored.
    
    
    
    While enjoying Bangkok holidays guests can come across several amazing things that they can’t afford to miss. The high levels of humidity and warm temperature helps in growth of exotic orchids and delicious fruits everywhere makes it even more beautiful. The city offers its guests a sophisticated dining experience. Thai cuisine is justifiably famous, varied, and affordable .Various cooking style traditions, exacting chefs, aromatic ingredients and demanding consumers have contributed to make Bangkok a great food city. Don’t forget to enjoy a memorable dinner cruise adrift the Chao Phraya River. Tuck tuk ride, Ladyboy show, Thai Massage, Muay Thai are some amazing things that you can only enjoy in Bangkok.
    
    
    
    A cycle tour is the best way to explore the corners of Bangkok. With little more than the clank of your bicycle gears, a cool breeze touching your face and company of locals, there is nothing more adventurous then this two wheeler journey.
    
    
    
    So book your cheap Flight London to Bangkok and do visit

    • Temple of Emerald Buddha
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    • Damneon Saduak Floating Market
    • Chinatown
    • Candle light Dinner by Grand Pearl Cruise
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• Incredible spirited mesmerizin Incredible spirited mesmerizing dreamland –India

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    Nowhere on this earth does humanity present itself in such a great diversity in terms of religion, culture, traditions, races and tongues as in India. All this make the country truly incredible. To explorer all this you need to book flights to India from London and understand different aspects that makes India truly exotic, extravagant and elegant. People belong to different religions and races live here in perfect harmony by one sole feeling of being an India. It is impossible for anybody not to be astonished by such a great diversity of the country. The landscape is blessed with so many attractions that offer a wide spectrum of the beauty of this land. No visit to India is complete without visiting the epitome of love the Taj Mahal which is the prime attraction among the visitors from across the world. Goa a pristinely beautiful state is truly a traveler’s delight. It has one of the finest beaches in the world. Kerala the other beautiful state of the country is renowned for its wellness treatments of Ayurveda is among the 50 must visit destinations on the earth. On India tours who wants to miss the mesmerizing beauty of exotic hill stations of Jammu & Kashmir, Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh. No tour to India is complete without visiting the colorful and vibrant Rajasthan.
    
    So why wait save your air fares and buy the business class Ticket to India from UK to enjoy the panoramic beauty of this country which falls short of words in its description.
    

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• Living Like Locals in London Living Like Locals in London

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    Living like Locals in London

    By Roger and Linda Rhodes

         My wife and I decided to visit London for a week and live like the locals. I had purchased the tickets last June for our flight in September. The flowers are still blooming in the window boxes as the first frost hasn’t set in yet.

         Our tickets, Cincinnati, via Charlotte N.C. to Gatwick Airport were purchased through www.cheapoair.com.  They were $800.00 for each person, rt. It is cheaper to buy air tickets on a Tuesday afternoon when prices go down, and plan a stay over a weekend, with a return on Tuesday.

         We prefer the area of Belgravia. It is within walking distance to Victoria Station where transport is available via the Tube, local coaches, or trains. The week before we left I found a bed and breakfast, The Melita House Hotel. It was 812 pounds for 6 nights, ($1232.00 USD) and that includes an English breakfast. 

         We drove to Cincinnati Airport and left our car 7 days, $59.00 at ValuePark. We had a 4:00 p.m. flight to Charlotte, N.C. and an hour layover, and then the ‘overnight’ to Gatwick, getting into London at 7:20 a.m.  We took the Gatwick Express from the airport to Victoria Station. Be sure and buy the ‘return’ as it is cheaper.  It is ½ hour on the Gatwick Express direct to Victoria Station. The cost is 32 pounds pp including (return). Our room was ready so we did have a little nap, before ‘supper out’. We found a nice little Italian restaurant on Belgrave Road, O Sole Mio. We would go back several times that week. Then back to the hotel for an evening in front of the telly.

         Getting up early I found an internet café down the street and made it my morning ritual to go and have a half hour on the internet for 1 pound.  After an English breakfast we were off on our first day adventure of taking the train ‘out’ to Jane Austen’s house. We found a Sainsbury’s grocery store on the way. I went to the ticket window in Victoria Station and asked for two train tickets to Alton. We had to change in Clapham Junction.  We met Mark Hudson and his taxi at the train station, and for a couple of pounds he took us directly to Jane’s house.  There is the Jane Austen Learning Center and gardens, and gift shop. Across the street is Cassandra’s Tea Shop. After spending time at the Centre, and the tea shop, we took a walk down the road and I photographed the architecture of some of the village houses. It was a bright sunny and warm day in the country. Mark had told us when we wanted to return ask for Don, the bartender across the street at Greyfrier’s Pub, and he would call Mark to come and pick us up. We met Don and after lunch, we caught the taxi back to the Alton train station changing at Clapham Junction we were in Victoria Station before we knew it, and then a short walk home.

         After breakfast the next morning and a short walk down Buckingham Palace Road we took the tour of Buckingham Palace. The palace is only open August and September.  We purchased the tickets for the 11:00 a.m. tour.  We had to go through ‘security’ before entering the palace. You wander through 19 State Rooms with an ‘audio guide’,  stopping and pressing the corresponding buttons on the audio guide wherever you want to listen. It is a very educational tour with lots of highlights, and this also included the ‘Queen’s Diamond Exhibit’.  Cost of the tour was 16 pounds per person.  We exited through the Garden Café then a nice walk through the gardens and you are out.  We caught the coach back to Victoria and after a bit of shopping at Sainsbury’s we walked home. After a rest, we walked back to Victoria Station and caught the Tube to Covent Garden for a Friday night out. There are lots of shops, and restaurants, and don’t miss the Christopher Wren church which was the opening scene in the movie My Fair Lady. Dinner was at The Steak and Company. I had seen a sign for St.-Martn’s in-the-Fields concert the next night of the Faure Requiem, the Vivaldi Gloria, and Mozart.  We purchased tickets for the Saturday night concert.

         After our ‘usual’ morning  we then took the coach from Victoria Station to shop at Harrods. Later we took the coach to Oxford Street and had a nice lunch at a very busy Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. It was very crowded. Londoners love the Colonel. Then a walk through all the stores.  Then a coach ride back to Victoria Station and the walk home.  After regrouping, and dinner out, we were at St. Martin’s for the concert.

           The weather had turned cloudy and rainy, so Sunday we opted for a day indoors at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The coach from Victoria to the museum let us off at the Aquila Hotel, where we had a warm up of tea and lunch before setting out across the street to the museum which is free to enter. Several hours later after seeing as much of it as possible we took a cab to the Hard Rock Café for supper.  This is the ‘original’ Hard Rock Café. Then a short cab ride home.  Resting was on the agenda for Sunday night, and some telly time. And there on the telly was the new season of Downton Abbey! It was several episodes into the new season, and it was very different watching Maggie Smith and Mary plotting to have Shirley McLaine save Downton from financial ruin.

         Monday we went to Hampton Court.  A short walk to Victoria, and a train ride to Clapham and change and you are in Hampton Court. They have an ‘audio tour’ and so you proceed at your own pace through the palace. We had watched The Tudors  so we were excited about being there. Hampton Court is also home to the Royal Needlework Society and its gift shop, plus the Hampton Court gift shop. Lunch was at the restaurant across the street and then back over the bridge to the train station, and the ride back to Victoria and the walk home.

         I listen to the internet radio station www.classicfm.co.uk and before leaving for London I heard they were having their 20th anniversary concert at Royal Albert Hall, and I had bought tickets online before going.  

         We got up the next morning  and took the Gatwick Express back to the airport for a 10:00 a.m. flight  to Charlotte and home.  We are eagerly looking forward to next years trip! 

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• Australia -An Amazing Place to Australia -An Amazing Place to imbibe in Multifarious highlights

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    If you are on the edge of setting off a venture to one of the most traveled destinations on the planet, then what can be better than Australia? What strikes your mind when you think about Australia? Many may hold the perception that the country is distinguished for Sydney Opera House. But, this statement doesn’t prove to be true. There are other things as well that are worthy of your visit. So, don’t let time slip off your hands before it’s too late in terms of getting your hands on some of the most unparalleled deals on flights to Australia.
    You can perform a research on the internet to get in touch with different travel agents that deal with the vacation packages and accordingly, shortlist those who you think would provide you the finest deals considering your budget.
    There is absolutely no dearth of highlights in the country of Australia that exert a pull on a lot of travellers making their way to the country. If we were to ask you to describe this scintillating country, odds would be that you are not able to find an appropriate word for it as it is inexplicable to describe the country in just one word. There has been a steep rise in the number of people going up in the air for the country and why not? The attractions and other activities simply take their breath away.
    We will now discuss the below mentioned cities of Australia that put the tourists under a spell:
    1) Melbourne :– Wow! Taking a trip to Melbourne is like stepping into an awesome wonderland where you would find come across plenty of highlights to be taken care of which don’t even take a minute to take the wind out of your sails. If truth be told, it is one of the biggest cities of the country and is an appealing one as well. Starting from art galleries, impressive landscapes, shopping cen to varied forms of entertainment, you are bound to have the time of your life. Just book cheap flights to Melbourne and feel the love for the city.
    There are countless tourist attractions that are waiting for your touch of discovery such as The Arts Center in Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens, The Luna Park, the Melbourne Museum and many more.
    2) Perth :– The fact remains true that the city of Perth has been catching the attention of its ardent tourists for a very long time every year and there are various reasons that greatly owe to this fact. Located on the banks of the Swan River, it is one of the most known tourist hotspots. It is the right time to get your hands on the best deals on Cheap Perth Flights from London heathrow .

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    This sign outside the very first men's room we encountered at London's Heathrow airport helped me to immediately forget about any thirst I might have developed on a long flight from New York.

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• Doing the wall walk at the Tow Doing the wall walk at the Tower of London

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• The Orangery at Kensington Pal The Orangery at Kensington Palace in London

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