Escape to Madrid
I had to move to Heathrow for my last London evening as I had an early flight to Madrid the following day. I had acquired a carry-on bag at John Lewis on Oxford St so I repacked my suitcase and
Escape to Madrid
I had to move to Heathrow for my last London evening as I had an early flight to Madrid the following day. I had acquired a carry-on bag at John Lewis on Oxford St so I repacked my suitcase and
Chutney Mary’s
I only discovered Indian cuisine in 1988 in Manchester, which is a story in itself. I didn’t eat Indian food growing up as my dad had endured a troop ship passage through the Southern Ocean with Indian chefs, so curries
Chutney Mary’s
I only discovered Indian cuisine in 1988 in Manchester, which is a story in itself. I didn’t eat Indian food growing up as my dad had endured a troop ship passage through the Southern Ocean with Indian chefs, so curries
The Wolseley
It was quite a touristy place, given its location, but was also rather grand. One evening I had dinner near to my home base, at The Wolseley on Piccadilly. It had the ambiance of dining in a banking chamber. The
The Wolseley
It was quite a touristy place, given its location, but was also rather grand. One evening I had dinner near to my home base, at The Wolseley on Piccadilly. It had the ambiance of dining in a banking chamber. The
Breakfasts at 45
I had several breakfasts at 45 Jermyn St, because I could and it was handy. While I don’t usually do a big breakfast, occasionally I felt it would get the day going, and it did – no lunch required. I
Breakfasts at 45
I had several breakfasts at 45 Jermyn St, because I could and it was handy. While I don’t usually do a big breakfast, occasionally I felt it would get the day going, and it did – no lunch required. I
The Producers
What a creaky old musical this is, and yet a standing ovation at the end. London is full of musicals which is not a genre that I am that fond of unless its ‘Les Mis’ – which is still playing
The Producers
What a creaky old musical this is, and yet a standing ovation at the end. London is full of musicals which is not a genre that I am that fond of unless its ‘Les Mis’ – which is still playing
Bourne again
St Mary’s and I have form. In 1984 I met a friend who attended St Mary’s and I visited with him on a Sunday. In 2000 I went to Mass there and surprisingly, he was at the service, So this
Bourne again
St Mary’s and I have form. In 1984 I met a friend who attended St Mary’s and I visited with him on a Sunday. In 2000 I went to Mass there and surprisingly, he was at the service, So this
At home in London
I lucked into an excellent apartment in London, with a lovely courtyard backing onto Green Park, just behind the Ritz. Compared to my usual Russell Square digs, this is an expansive studio. It is ever so convenient and right next
At home in London
I lucked into an excellent apartment in London, with a lovely courtyard backing onto Green Park, just behind the Ritz. Compared to my usual Russell Square digs, this is an expansive studio. It is ever so convenient and right next
It’s on
Business class on these short European flights is as pathetic as it is in Australia, The middle seat is quarantined by a tray, but the seats are just the same as the rest of the plane. Sometimes on YouTube or
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Damn Amsterdam
They say all good things must come to an end – and they did. I had a premonition of trouble when I checked in my luggage at Melbourne airport. They were reluctant to check my bags all the way through
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Second first
I have flown first class once before (always on points) but my flights from Hong Kong through Dubai to Amsterdam were a cut above. There were only two other passengers in first on the flight to Dubai, so I received
Father M 