Time to go back to reality – or at least the states. Planes, trains and automobiles is what today is about, but not in that order.
Category: United Kingdom
Iceland, Scotland and Northern Ireland Cruise on Carnival Pride – Day 16 [London, England]
Last day in London. I decided to visit some new places today, the Natural History Museum and the Olympic Park
Iceland, Scotland and Northern Ireland Cruise on Carnival Pride – Day 15 [London, England]
A very full day in London including a visit to the British Museum and Westminster.
London to Houston
Today I’m flying on British Airways (yes, again) to Houston.
Windsor Castle, UK
This morning I arrived in London from Dubai. My flight arrived on time, 0625 AM. After going through immigration I ditched most of my luggage at the luggage storage place at Terminal 5 in Heathrow. I went to the British Airways arrival lounge and took a shower, which is nice when spending the night in…
Dubai to London
I’m flying on British Airways this morning on my way to Lincoln, UK (via train after arriving in London). I stopped at the Dubai Mall for dinner before going to the airport as my flight didn’t leave until 0220. No passport stamp leaving the UAE since I used their egate system with my Emirates…
Lincoln, UK
I had a few hours to explore before my train back to London. I walked up the hill to the cathedral and castle. I had a guided tour of each. The only thing original of the castle was the wall. Th they also had a copy of the charter of the forest, but no…
London and Lincoln, UK
This morning I took the tube to the Baker St station and walked to the Wallace Collection. It is a small, but nice and free museum. I then took the tube back to Paddington to collect my luggage from the hotel and also had a quick…
London, UK
I landed in London today at Heathrow Terminal 2. I took the transfer bus to Terminal 4 where Oman Air is. I went through security and arrived at the gate. I told them I couldn’t continue because my business visa wasn’t ready yet… They took me off the flight and got my bag. I then…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 6
Had dinner at the SOHO Hotel with a friend from a past cruise (Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas that started in Singapore). The food was brilliant and so was the company. After dinner I caught Tower Bridge during a lift. If you plan to visit London check this website for the timings (schedule): http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/lift-times/ The secret…
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 5
Slightly overcast, but nice weather in central London.
Mediterranean Cruise 2016 – Post # 4
I arrived in London. The queue at immigration was very short. Took the tube to the Heathrow Central bus station and took a bus to the hotel. Going to go downtown to visit friends from a past cruise that live in London.