Monthly Archives: April 2024

BCAO. National Portrait Gallery , Palmer Gallery, Shopping, SMCG Muru and some of his pieces A busy day was planned. Breakfast at Bickenhall Mansions (eggs and porridge promised), then an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery – an opportunity to … Continue reading →

Started with unexpected rain for which we were not properly dressed. Had planned a lovely walk over to the Royal Academy, but taking the tube got in the way. Arrived at the Royal Academy, slightly damp. Typical art Fabulous exhibit … Continue reading →

Nippy weather today and forecasted for the week. QB will no be complaining about the heat. https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/capturing-the-moment Exhibit was heavy on photography, some of it the most incredible color compositions put together. One of them was probably 25‘ x 10‘ … Continue reading →

Virgin Air this time. Having flown a number of the majors in the recent years , rating just for comfort of sleeping: Singapore, JAl, UA Polaris, Jet Blue Mint, Virgin. Flight greatly shortened by turbulence leaving 40 minutes late and … Continue reading →

This is both an introduction and a test of the blog now that is moved to WordPress. Luxury travel this time, not adventure sleeping in a different bed each night. Hopefully more relaxing and less likely to cause unexpected illnesses. … Continue reading →