London

Hi to everyone back in aus.

We arrived safely yesterday after an uneventful 24 hour flight.

We had an ok first leg of our flight 'cattle class '  to Hong Kong and MUCH better second leg as were  lucky enough to be upgraded to premium economy! So much more leg room! Hotel in westminster fine, walking distance to great pubs and coffee shops. 

Not too jetlagged, just tired. Was falling asleep at dinner at Westminster bar/pub. Slept 10 hours ready a huge day today.

 Fantastic tour of buckingham Palace,saw "The dress and shoes``! and the mews where all the carriages are stored, even the Australian coach, a gift from 'us to the queen. Was raining heavily by then so hailed a London  cab for a  ride to The  Tower of London and spent 3 very interesting hours there, saw the Crown Jewels.

Very wet river cruise back to Westminster and even wetter walk back to hotel BUT did get to walk past Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and Westminster abbey!!! Out to dinner and a well deserved cider/beer at 'marquis of granby' pub.

Off early tomorrow to pick up back to heathrow to pick up car then head up to York.

More tomorrow.

Luv an hugs to all 

Jill and Dave.