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Southampton Common is the largest of Southampton’s open spaces with the first written record dating back to 1228 although it is possible that the area’s status as a common dates back to the town of Hamwic around 500AD. The 365 … Continue reading →

Another gloomy day overcast and cool, a perfect day for a walk to the beach. With luck, the rain won’t start till later, with luck. Breakfast at top of hotel has some nice views From the marina across the Itchen … Continue reading →

Southampton, a city going back to Roman times. Launching place of ships such as the Mayflower and Titanic. The walking path to the train station takes one past some medieval city walls. Got to see the less than prosperous city … Continue reading →

Early morning, breakfast with Bobby kens and then off to Victoria station to take the train. However, when we got there, I found the train actually goes from Waterloo station. Southern Railway southwestern Railway they all seem the same. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

Late night at the opera. Early morning breakfast before heading to the tour so nicely arranged by Bobbikins. Well, after getting up bright and early before the sun and having lovely porridge at Gales, the tour was canceled. We figure … Continue reading →

Morning, Sunday, barely, breakfast at Bobbikins. Walking and then nap and steak dinner. Monday: Went to the Caravaggio exhibit at the National gallery. After a 30 minute queue you get into the exhibit. It has two paintings and several panels … Continue reading →

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 →