Wednesday 3rd December. We flew to Cairo at 3.40 pm and arrived at 5.30 pm. We were met at the airport by the companys representative and transported to our Hotel ın Cairo. We had a lovely bath - soaking our tired limbs! To bed by 8.30 pm as we are arising at 3.00am tomorrow! Once again its all go for us.
Thursday 4th December. Woke up at 3.00 am, luggage out at 3.30 am and we departed at 4.00 am. We were given brekky boxes to take with us. We flew to Luxor on Egyptian Airlines and on arrival went to visit Karnak Temple, which was just fabulous!
For over 1700 years Karnak was extended by every ruler. İt has gigantic pylons and obelisks and the Amum Temple with its phenomenal columned hall is amazing. The size and scale of Karnak is very impressive. We marvelled at the remains of the amazing avenue of the Sphinx.
We boarded our luxury cruise ship H.M. Norma for lunch and got our rooms and had a relax. At 3.30 pm we met up with our other travellers and went to visit the Grand Temple of Luxor which dominates the town. İts amazing to see ancient and modern side by side.
Next we visited a papyrus factory ( how paper was made ın ancient tımes ) and we made a couple of puchases as we felt they were good value. Back to our ship for dinner at 7.30 pm - buffet style - very nice indeed.
Friday 5th December. Awoke at 5.00 am and up and departed by 6.00 am. We headed to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings in the secluded Theban Hills. They are the Tombs of the Pharaohs.The valley is surrounded by high cliffs , dominated by a natural pyramid shaped peak. The tombs were dramatically built into the hillsides. We saw the Tombs of Ramses 4th, 9th & the 1st.
Next we visited breathtaking Deir-el-Bahri - Queen Hatshepsuts impressive temple and the Temple of Medinet Habou - both amazing! We returned to the ship and sailed for Edfu.
We spent the afternoon sunbathing & swimming in the ships pool. Our ship went through a lock at Esna and Egyptians row out in their boats to get us to buy things by throwing them up to you - and you put the money in the plastic bag & throw it back to them again. Kevin bought an egyptian outfit from them at a good steal. He ıs quıte good at negotıatıng. We had dinner at 7.30 pm & watched some T.V. till 11 pm.
Saturday 6th December. We were up & departed at 7.30 am to visit Edfu Temple. Egypts best preserved temple. İt was dedicated to the Falcon God Horus. We visited a bazaar on the way back to the ship. We continued our tranquil cruise along the Nile, sunbathing and relaxing on the top of the ship.
We arrived in Kom - Ombo at 4.00 pm.We visited the magnificent Temple at Kom-Ombo - its actually 2 temples in one. The temple was built for both the Falcon and Crocodile Gods. At 9.30 pm we had a special Egyptian Dress Up Party to attend. İt was a alot of fun dancing and listening to Egyptian music and later on some 60s music. Kevın and I both dressed up as best we could to resemble Egyptıans. To bed around 11.30 pm.
Sunday 7th December. We were up at 6.00 am and departed at 7.00 am to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam of Aswan and the Temple Isis - on a wee İsland called Philae. All very historical and interesting! We went back to the ship for lunch & had a relax.
At 2.00 pm we met up again for a wonderful Felucca ride across the Nile to visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's İsland. The Felucca is the traditional craft of the egyptians who have sailed in them down the centuries.
We had dinner altogether again at 7.30 pm. Then we had an Egyptian Music & Dance Show at 9.00 pm. İt was very interesting and very entertaining!
Monday 8th December. We were up at 6.00 am and departed at 7.00 am. We were taken to Aswan Airport to catch the plane to Abu Simbel which took 30 minutes. Next we got a bus to the Sun Temple of Abu Sımbel. İts a fabulous Temple that was reclaimed & reconstructed in its present location.
İt is possibly the most awe inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt with its gigantic rock. The facade was created to the mighty ruler Ramses 2nd. Our guide Hazem is such an expert on Egyptology - he makes it interesting and humorous as well.
At midday we caught the bus back to Abul Simbel Airport to catch the plane back to Aswan and then on to Cairo. We arrived at our Hotel - Ramses Hilton at 4.00 pm. Kevin went off to use the internet and İ watched some TV.
Tuesday 9th December. We were up at 7.00 am and departed at 8.30 am on a city tour with our guide Hazem. First we visited Citadel of Salah-al-din, a spectacular complex dominating Cairo's skyline. Next we visited Sultan Hassan Mosque. İt was very ornate inside and an amazing place.
İn Old Cairo we visited the Hanging Church of St Mary ( a coptic church). We also saw the Egyptian Museum for 3 hrs seeing all the treasures there, especially King Tutankhamun's priceless treasures. Howard Carter discovered King Tut's tomb ın the Valley of the Kings in 1922. We saw Tutankhaman's solid gold death mask too.
We returned to the Hotel just after 3 pm for the evening. Kevin went for a swim ın the Hotel pool. At 7 pm we went out for McDonalds for tea & then a walk round Cairo & we walked over a bridge over the Nile to enjoy some of the night life. Home to TV & bed!
Wednesday 10th December. Another full day in Cairo. We were up at 6.00 am & departed at 7.30 am to see amazing sights! First we visited the famous Pyramids & the Sphinx of Giza. (representing wisdom & power) We gazed in awe at Cheops Pyramid - the largest of the 3 great pyramids, constructed from over 2.5 mıillion limestone blocks & taking more than 20 years to complete. This is one of the Seven Wonders of the World & we are here!
Leah, Alice & İ also rode a camel each for 20 minutes in the desert of Giza, what an experience!!
Next we visited a cotton shop to view their wares. We continued on to Memphis where we saw the limestone statue of Ramses 2nd and a giant Alabaster Sphinx too.
We carried on to Sakkara where the Step Pyramid was the first pyramid built and heralded the start of the pyramid age. We explored some of the Tombs & Temples at this site. The Step Pyramid was constucted by İmhotep the Pharaoh's Chief Architect in 27 BC.
Then we called into a Carpet School and learnt how they were made. - no purchases here!
Back to the Hotel in Cairo and we said our goodbyes to each other & Kevin said a poem of thanx he had written. Some of us met up at 6.30 pm for dinner altogether at a little İtalian Restaurant. Home by 8.30pm and bed soon after!
Thursday 11th December. We got up at 6.00 am & were picked up from the Hotel at 7.00 am for the drive to Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast (3 hrs). We visited the Catacombs - where important Romans & Egyptians were buried. We visited the seafront & port of Alexandria, the Citadel, Amud Sawari - relics & statues from a bye gone time. We had lunch at a restaurant over looking the Alexandria Beach. An Egyptian meal of fish - Different!
We also visited the Alexandria Library - which is an amazing building & a wonderful research tool for university students here.We left at 2.30 pm for the drive back to Cairo. Arriving at our Hotel at 6.00 pm, after our long day. We had breadrolls & a coke for tea in our room, showered & hit our bed as we have a 4.00 am get up time tomorrow.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Knightsbridge London.
Saturday 29th November. We got up at 9.30 am after a lovely sleep in. Kevin headed off to Acton to pıck up the last sports bag of gear. He had ordered a box for sendıng home excess stuff and they arrived this am. He arrived back and then we took off for Twickenham for the All Black v England rugby game commencing at 2.30pm.
We thoroughly enjoyed the game - despite being quite high up and behind the goal posts & slightly to the right.The All Blacks really took control of the game, the English lacked any flare , but we loved the atmosphere and the singing.
We headed home - standing in long queues and arriving home by 7.00 pm. So we are the Grand Slam holders again. Not the most fabulous attacking team - but an excellent defensive team!
We watched a lıttle televison prior to bed.
Sunday 30th November. Up at 9.00 am and Kevin packed up a box to send home and to make our luggage lighter for Egypt We had soup & buns for lunch and we spent some time on the computer. We went off to Hyde Park at 4 pm to see the Traditional German Xmas Market at the Christmas Wonderland. It was areally cold wınters day.
There were wooden chalets selling hand craftedtoys, ceramics, jewellery, ornaments & the smell of roasted nuts, gingerbread, piklets, roasted pork and mulled wine. There's a big ferris wheel and heaps of rides and ice skating also. İt was a great festive evening out. We had roast pork and potatoes and bacon for tea there, yummy! We phoned both Mom's and also Sarah - was great to hear their voices.
Monday 1st December. Slept in till 8.00 am. The man from excess luggage arrived and picked up the box thats going home to N.Z. We completed some jobs on line and İ wrote some Xmas cards. Then we took off to visit some places in London - first off to Abby Road to walk the Zebra Crossing the Beatles walked ın the 60's and their recording studio ın Abby Rd.
Next we visited Baker Street to see the statue of Sherlock Holmes - that famous detective. Our next stop was to Temple to visit the Southern Speights Bar that travelled over from Dunedin. We just had time for a walk along the Thames as it was getting dark & cold. Home by 5 pm.We had a lovely dinner wıth Ailson & Don chatting and listening to them.
Tuesday 2nd December. We were up and off by 10.00 am via the Piccadilly line to Heathrow Terminal 3. We left at 1.45 pm & arrived at 1.00 am in Dubai. We found some chairs like sun loungers and made ourselves comfy for a snooze. Not that wonderful. But the Dubai Airport is fabulous and brand new, only opened ın October.
We thoroughly enjoyed the game - despite being quite high up and behind the goal posts & slightly to the right.The All Blacks really took control of the game, the English lacked any flare , but we loved the atmosphere and the singing.
We headed home - standing in long queues and arriving home by 7.00 pm. So we are the Grand Slam holders again. Not the most fabulous attacking team - but an excellent defensive team!
We watched a lıttle televison prior to bed.
Sunday 30th November. Up at 9.00 am and Kevin packed up a box to send home and to make our luggage lighter for Egypt We had soup & buns for lunch and we spent some time on the computer. We went off to Hyde Park at 4 pm to see the Traditional German Xmas Market at the Christmas Wonderland. It was areally cold wınters day.
There were wooden chalets selling hand craftedtoys, ceramics, jewellery, ornaments & the smell of roasted nuts, gingerbread, piklets, roasted pork and mulled wine. There's a big ferris wheel and heaps of rides and ice skating also. İt was a great festive evening out. We had roast pork and potatoes and bacon for tea there, yummy! We phoned both Mom's and also Sarah - was great to hear their voices.
Monday 1st December. Slept in till 8.00 am. The man from excess luggage arrived and picked up the box thats going home to N.Z. We completed some jobs on line and İ wrote some Xmas cards. Then we took off to visit some places in London - first off to Abby Road to walk the Zebra Crossing the Beatles walked ın the 60's and their recording studio ın Abby Rd.
Next we visited Baker Street to see the statue of Sherlock Holmes - that famous detective. Our next stop was to Temple to visit the Southern Speights Bar that travelled over from Dunedin. We just had time for a walk along the Thames as it was getting dark & cold. Home by 5 pm.We had a lovely dinner wıth Ailson & Don chatting and listening to them.
Tuesday 2nd December. We were up and off by 10.00 am via the Piccadilly line to Heathrow Terminal 3. We left at 1.45 pm & arrived at 1.00 am in Dubai. We found some chairs like sun loungers and made ourselves comfy for a snooze. Not that wonderful. But the Dubai Airport is fabulous and brand new, only opened ın October.
Sunday, November 30, 2008
In London Again (24th - 28th Nov).
A full on week as we both worked each day. Kevin had a full work of supply teaching at various schools around London so it was a busy week for both of us. We would be up at 5.30 am and away by 6.35 am most days to get to our work stations.
We would be back at Acton by around 5.30 pm and often we would have a quick check of emails at an internet cafe then have some tea and watch some TV. We went to Shepherds Bush one evening to see a movie and a meal out. The weather is starting to get cold and dark by 4 pm most days and so its been an uneventful week.
We left Acton on the Thursday 27th to come & stay with Don & Alison Sowman (N.Zers) in Knightsbridge. I took my travel bags with me to work and then headed to Knightsbridge at end of day while Kevin came back to Acton after work and picked up our remaining luggage before meeting up.
Kevin got called up to be on the B.B.C. London 94.9 FM radio "Scrum time" programme. So he went off to do that on Thursday night at 9 pm.
I got given an invite to the Kensington, Chelsea & Nottinghill N.H.S. Christmas Party on Friday night. So off I went & met up with the District Nurses & we had a great evening of food , wine , music & dance. I walked in the door at 11.30 pm.
Kevin went to have a few beers with the teachers from Bellerbys on Friday in Greenwich and picked up our remaining gear which had been stored at Bellerbys College. It was 11 pm or so before we were both back at Knightsbridge.
We would be back at Acton by around 5.30 pm and often we would have a quick check of emails at an internet cafe then have some tea and watch some TV. We went to Shepherds Bush one evening to see a movie and a meal out. The weather is starting to get cold and dark by 4 pm most days and so its been an uneventful week.
We left Acton on the Thursday 27th to come & stay with Don & Alison Sowman (N.Zers) in Knightsbridge. I took my travel bags with me to work and then headed to Knightsbridge at end of day while Kevin came back to Acton after work and picked up our remaining luggage before meeting up.
Kevin got called up to be on the B.B.C. London 94.9 FM radio "Scrum time" programme. So he went off to do that on Thursday night at 9 pm.
I got given an invite to the Kensington, Chelsea & Nottinghill N.H.S. Christmas Party on Friday night. So off I went & met up with the District Nurses & we had a great evening of food , wine , music & dance. I walked in the door at 11.30 pm.
Kevin went to have a few beers with the teachers from Bellerbys on Friday in Greenwich and picked up our remaining gear which had been stored at Bellerbys College. It was 11 pm or so before we were both back at Knightsbridge.
A Weekend in Stevenage ( 22nd & 23rd Nov).
Friday 21st Nov. We went to Stevenage for a weekend of fun & relaxation with friends we had made on our Switzerland by Rail trip - Steve and Doreen & their son David. Steve met us at the train station at 6.45 pm & we went back to their lovely place and had a lovely tea & chat with Doreen & Steve.
Saturday 22nd Nov. We slept in till 9.30 am lovely! After breakfast we went off on an explore together. It was a cold day even though the sun appeared from time to time. We were in Hertfordshire & visited the American Cemetery & War Memorial Chapel in Cambridgeshire. A very moving experience. The Chapel has a 540 sq ft Map showing the Atlantic Sea & Air Routes used by American Forces during the 2nd World War.
Next we went to Willingham and visited its 14th Century Church. Its notable for its Hammerbeam roof and adorned with its carved angels. We passed over the Great River Ouse & arrived at St Ives. We saw the Medieval Bridge, one of only four in England. - its very stiking !
We stopped & had scones with clotted cream & a cuppa tea here. We carried on to Huntingdonshire & saw this Historic Town. We saw where Oliver Cromwell was taught - its now a Museum and also the " Falcon Inn" - which is thought to have been Cromwell's headquarters during the Civil War.
We also visited St Mary's and All Saints a 13th century cathedral here.It was 4 pm & now getting dark , so we headed home via Bedfordshire on the A1 back to Stevenage, passing on the way the first garden city in England - Letchworth.
We watched the rugby on T.V. - All Blacks v Wales. It was a good game which we won. Then we headed off out to Graveley to the Pub - "The Wagon & Horse" for tea. We had a great time. Home again to watch the rugby highlights of the South African v England game. Poor old England were soundly beaten 42-6.
Sunday 23rd Nov. Again we slept in till 9.30 am. We awoke to a light sprinkling of snow and it was very cold. We headed off to visit St Alban's a delightful town in Hertfordshire. We visited the St Albans Cathedral & Abbey Church, which is one of the oldest recorded sites of Christian Prayer in Britain. It was built between 1077 - 1115 in the Norman Romanesque Style. Its not a museum, but a lively church in which people come to worship.
We walked down the High street of the town also. It began raining so we headed home by 4 pm.
Doreen cooked a typical Roast Beef Dinner for us with Yorkshire pudding as well, which was delicious ! Steve dropped us at the train station at 7.45 pm to catch the 8.06 pm train back to Kings Cross Station. We arrived back in Acton just before 10 pm. We'd had a terrific weekend with great friends, great food & interesting outings! Thanxs so much guys!
Saturday 22nd Nov. We slept in till 9.30 am lovely! After breakfast we went off on an explore together. It was a cold day even though the sun appeared from time to time. We were in Hertfordshire & visited the American Cemetery & War Memorial Chapel in Cambridgeshire. A very moving experience. The Chapel has a 540 sq ft Map showing the Atlantic Sea & Air Routes used by American Forces during the 2nd World War.
Next we went to Willingham and visited its 14th Century Church. Its notable for its Hammerbeam roof and adorned with its carved angels. We passed over the Great River Ouse & arrived at St Ives. We saw the Medieval Bridge, one of only four in England. - its very stiking !
We stopped & had scones with clotted cream & a cuppa tea here. We carried on to Huntingdonshire & saw this Historic Town. We saw where Oliver Cromwell was taught - its now a Museum and also the " Falcon Inn" - which is thought to have been Cromwell's headquarters during the Civil War.
We also visited St Mary's and All Saints a 13th century cathedral here.It was 4 pm & now getting dark , so we headed home via Bedfordshire on the A1 back to Stevenage, passing on the way the first garden city in England - Letchworth.
We watched the rugby on T.V. - All Blacks v Wales. It was a good game which we won. Then we headed off out to Graveley to the Pub - "The Wagon & Horse" for tea. We had a great time. Home again to watch the rugby highlights of the South African v England game. Poor old England were soundly beaten 42-6.
Sunday 23rd Nov. Again we slept in till 9.30 am. We awoke to a light sprinkling of snow and it was very cold. We headed off to visit St Alban's a delightful town in Hertfordshire. We visited the St Albans Cathedral & Abbey Church, which is one of the oldest recorded sites of Christian Prayer in Britain. It was built between 1077 - 1115 in the Norman Romanesque Style. Its not a museum, but a lively church in which people come to worship.
We walked down the High street of the town also. It began raining so we headed home by 4 pm.
Doreen cooked a typical Roast Beef Dinner for us with Yorkshire pudding as well, which was delicious ! Steve dropped us at the train station at 7.45 pm to catch the 8.06 pm train back to Kings Cross Station. We arrived back in Acton just before 10 pm. We'd had a terrific weekend with great friends, great food & interesting outings! Thanxs so much guys!
In London Again ( 17th Nov - 21st Nov).
Monday 17th Nov. I had a full weeks work at the St Charles Hospital as a District Nurse. Kevin was not working today so dropped our passports off to the Jordan Embassy for our visa's.
Tuesday 18th Nov. Kevin got called to work at Edmonton County School Enfield - Harrogate area for day teaching.
Wednesday 19th Nov. Kevin had a free day so went back and collected the passports .
Thursday 20th Nov. Kevin had said he was unavailable for work today in order that he could go and watch Wellington College 1st XV play Bedford College 1st XV ( 2 private schools ) at Crawthorne, just out of Reading.
He met up with the Wellington College Deputy HM Robin Dyer during the game and sneaked into the after match with tea and sammies as well. Wellington College was where the NPBHS 1st XV played on the UK tour of 2002 so Kevin was keen to re visit this famous school set in magnificent surrounds
Friday 21st Nov. Kevin got work at Acton High School today. I met Kevin at Hammersmith station after work and then we travelled to Kings Cross and onto Stevenage for the weekend.
Tuesday 18th Nov. Kevin got called to work at Edmonton County School Enfield - Harrogate area for day teaching.
Wednesday 19th Nov. Kevin had a free day so went back and collected the passports .
Thursday 20th Nov. Kevin had said he was unavailable for work today in order that he could go and watch Wellington College 1st XV play Bedford College 1st XV ( 2 private schools ) at Crawthorne, just out of Reading.
He met up with the Wellington College Deputy HM Robin Dyer during the game and sneaked into the after match with tea and sammies as well. Wellington College was where the NPBHS 1st XV played on the UK tour of 2002 so Kevin was keen to re visit this famous school set in magnificent surrounds
Friday 21st Nov. Kevin got work at Acton High School today. I met Kevin at Hammersmith station after work and then we travelled to Kings Cross and onto Stevenage for the weekend.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
A Weekend in Dublin, Ireland.( 15th & 16th Nov )
Saturday 15th November. We were up real early at 3.15 am to get showered and packed up and walked to the Acton Underground Station by 4.50 am to catch the train to Victoria Station. Next we got the Gatwick Express to the airport and flew off to Dublin at 8.50 am. We arrived at 10 am and were met by Karen and taken back to her house. It was great catching up on the news.
She gave us her house key to let ourselves in again. So at 2.30 pm we headed off to Croke Park for the rugby. We stopped at a wee pub and had a beer & watched the Aussie V England game on the large T.V.screen.
Karen went to the rugby with her clients - telecom N.Z.
We walked to the stadium and found our seats. Its a really nice venue, we enjoyed the pre - match entertainment. ( 3 tennors singing with 2 bands) The game was a bit disappointing as it was stop, start, stop & the referee blew the whistle heaps. The A.B.s won so we were happy!
Afterwards we walked back towards home, stopping off for another beer in a wee pub & listened to some Irish singing & music. We walked home arriving at 9.30 pm. We had some peanut butter sandwiches and a cup of tea. Then good old bed! Karen came home later as she had gone on down into town with her clients.
Sunday 16th November. We slept in till 9.00 am - very nice ! Up & breakfasted & then off to explore Dublin town. Karen dropped us off in town as she had some shopping to do. We arranged to meet at 4 pm at St Stephen's shopping complex.
We walked down Grafton Street & saw the Molly Malone Statue, Trinity College (1592), the Bank of Ireland (1729) with no windows, the Steyne Stone, the Pearse St Garda Station ( 1910 Police station).
We walked over the O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey. We walked down O'Connell Street and saw the O'Connell Monument (1882) and the Parnell Monument (1911) and the Spire (2003) and their Christmas Tree ( that cost Dublin E350,000).
We then walked back along Bachelors Walk next to the River Liffey to the Ha'Penny Bridge (1816).We crossed it and went into the Temple Bar area. It has narrow lanes, cobblestoned streets, restaurants and boutique shops and also a Bookfair, Theatre Center and Irish Film Center.
Next we walked up Lord Edward Street passing City Hall (1779) and Dublin Castle (1204).We also saw Christ Church Cathedral(1030). We carried on walking down to St Patrick's Cathedral (1192). A lovely old cathedral situated in a delightful Park. We decided to head back so cut across Stephen Street which brought us back to Stephen's Green area,where we met Karen at 4 pm. We were a little early so wandered over to the park - St Stephens Green (1663). It has a lovely old Arch at its entrance called the Dublin Fusiliers Arch (1904). It has a lake and bordered gardens - lots of families & couples were strolling here.
We met Karen & she dropped us at the Airport for our "Aer Lingus" flight back to London - 6.50 pm.We arrived back in Acton at 10.30 pm.We had thoroughly enjoyed our weekend adventure!
She gave us her house key to let ourselves in again. So at 2.30 pm we headed off to Croke Park for the rugby. We stopped at a wee pub and had a beer & watched the Aussie V England game on the large T.V.screen.
Karen went to the rugby with her clients - telecom N.Z.
We walked to the stadium and found our seats. Its a really nice venue, we enjoyed the pre - match entertainment. ( 3 tennors singing with 2 bands) The game was a bit disappointing as it was stop, start, stop & the referee blew the whistle heaps. The A.B.s won so we were happy!
Afterwards we walked back towards home, stopping off for another beer in a wee pub & listened to some Irish singing & music. We walked home arriving at 9.30 pm. We had some peanut butter sandwiches and a cup of tea. Then good old bed! Karen came home later as she had gone on down into town with her clients.
Sunday 16th November. We slept in till 9.00 am - very nice ! Up & breakfasted & then off to explore Dublin town. Karen dropped us off in town as she had some shopping to do. We arranged to meet at 4 pm at St Stephen's shopping complex.
We walked down Grafton Street & saw the Molly Malone Statue, Trinity College (1592), the Bank of Ireland (1729) with no windows, the Steyne Stone, the Pearse St Garda Station ( 1910 Police station).
We walked over the O'Connell Bridge (1880) over the River Liffey. We walked down O'Connell Street and saw the O'Connell Monument (1882) and the Parnell Monument (1911) and the Spire (2003) and their Christmas Tree ( that cost Dublin E350,000).
We then walked back along Bachelors Walk next to the River Liffey to the Ha'Penny Bridge (1816).We crossed it and went into the Temple Bar area. It has narrow lanes, cobblestoned streets, restaurants and boutique shops and also a Bookfair, Theatre Center and Irish Film Center.
Next we walked up Lord Edward Street passing City Hall (1779) and Dublin Castle (1204).We also saw Christ Church Cathedral(1030). We carried on walking down to St Patrick's Cathedral (1192). A lovely old cathedral situated in a delightful Park. We decided to head back so cut across Stephen Street which brought us back to Stephen's Green area,where we met Karen at 4 pm. We were a little early so wandered over to the park - St Stephens Green (1663). It has a lovely old Arch at its entrance called the Dublin Fusiliers Arch (1904). It has a lake and bordered gardens - lots of families & couples were strolling here.
We met Karen & she dropped us at the Airport for our "Aer Lingus" flight back to London - 6.50 pm.We arrived back in Acton at 10.30 pm.We had thoroughly enjoyed our weekend adventure!
Back In London Town. ( 10th Nov - 14th Nov )
I had a full week of work. I am working as a District Nurse at St Charles Hospital covering the Kensington, Chelsea & Notting Hill areas - from 0800 - 1630. Quite busy seeing between 7 - 9 patients per day. I have throughly enjoyed it! And No I didn't get the use of a car, its good old walking here.
We are staying at the Windmill pub in Acton and this is to be our base for the time being.
Kevin got called in to do relief teaching on Wednesday & Thursday to a school in the West Ham area of London. He also took our passports in to the Egyptian Embassey for a tourist visa and picked them up again on the Friday. The week flew by!
We are staying at the Windmill pub in Acton and this is to be our base for the time being.
Kevin got called in to do relief teaching on Wednesday & Thursday to a school in the West Ham area of London. He also took our passports in to the Egyptian Embassey for a tourist visa and picked them up again on the Friday. The week flew by!
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