Category Archives: Restaurants
Southbank
South of the Thames, not the Yarra. I decided to walk to the National Theatre and see if I could get ticket to a performance this evening. Lots of things happening along the Thames in the late afternoon. I was
Southbank
South of the Thames, not the Yarra. I decided to walk to the National Theatre and see if I could get ticket to a performance this evening. Lots of things happening along the Thames in the late afternoon. I was
Queen of the seas
Queen Mary 2 at Southampton. A cruise to Hamburg for four nights. Love my stateroom. and my steward, Freddie. Even a drink awaiting my arrival. And a huge bathroom. And spacious balcony. Firstly there was the usual drill for the
Queen of the seas
Queen Mary 2 at Southampton. A cruise to Hamburg for four nights. Love my stateroom. and my steward, Freddie. Even a drink awaiting my arrival. And a huge bathroom. And spacious balcony. Firstly there was the usual drill for the
Chinatown London
I felt like some Chinese food for lunch, so I wandered to Chinatown. Probably not the best place to go as it was very touristy with photos of food on display outside. Yet I persevered. I chose Lotus Garden who
Chinatown London
I felt like some Chinese food for lunch, so I wandered to Chinatown. Probably not the best place to go as it was very touristy with photos of food on display outside. Yet I persevered. I chose Lotus Garden who
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Martin Randall – the best tours
My trip to Russia was organised by Martin Randall Travel London (with an office in Australia too). They are, in my opinion, the leaders in cultural tours. They are well planned, engage experts who really know their stuff and who
Britain’s Brighton
I have arrived in the other Brighton, staying on the beachfront at ‘A Room with a View’ – seriously that is the name of the B&B. It is on the corner of Marine Parade and New Steine, a lovely street
Britain’s Brighton
I have arrived in the other Brighton, staying on the beachfront at ‘A Room with a View’ – seriously that is the name of the B&B. It is on the corner of Marine Parade and New Steine, a lovely street
Last minute vestments & lunch
Of course I had to go back to Watts & Co for those final bits and bobs look me clergy collars and a new alb and perhaps a cotta or two. All shall be revealed. And to Church House Bookshop.
Last minute vestments & lunch
Of course I had to go back to Watts & Co for those final bits and bobs look me clergy collars and a new alb and perhaps a cotta or two. All shall be revealed. And to Church House Bookshop.
Afternoon tea in St James
It was a wet Sunday morning and, umbrella-less, I opted to remain indoors. But the celebration continued at the Royal Over-Seas League in Park Place, St James over afternoon tea. A rather convenient club backing on to Green Park, behind
Afternoon tea in St James
It was a wet Sunday morning and, umbrella-less, I opted to remain indoors. But the celebration continued at the Royal Over-Seas League in Park Place, St James over afternoon tea. A rather convenient club backing on to Green Park, behind
Return to Laurent
As it happened to be my birthday I thought it fitting to celebrate with good food and wine. I returned to somewhere tried and true – Laurent at Hotel Café Royal. My friend Dr Brad Wells joined me. We began
Return to Laurent
As it happened to be my birthday I thought it fitting to celebrate with good food and wine. I returned to somewhere tried and true – Laurent at Hotel Café Royal. My friend Dr Brad Wells joined me. We began
Chichester ‘Harbour’
There is a chain of hotels in England known as ‘Harbour Hotels’. I was pleased to learn this, as I had booked into the Chichester Harbour Hotel but had been unable to discover where they had put Chichester Harbour. ‘Was
Chichester ‘Harbour’
There is a chain of hotels in England known as ‘Harbour Hotels’. I was pleased to learn this, as I had booked into the Chichester Harbour Hotel but had been unable to discover where they had put Chichester Harbour. ‘Was
The Savoy Grill
‘In for a penny, in for a pound’ – several pounds I imagine. I haven’t been to the Savoy Grill since 1981. It is now under the auspices of Gordon Ramsay, though it was not evident what he has to
The Savoy Grill
‘In for a penny, in for a pound’ – several pounds I imagine. I haven’t been to the Savoy Grill since 1981. It is now under the auspices of Gordon Ramsay, though it was not evident what he has to
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