That is what the logo on the t-shirt in the information centre in Hull says. Although prior to coming here a number of people commented “why would you want to go there?” .

We met the friendly relatives at Hull station – however we can’t upload any photos. Currently using the computers available for free at the BBC just opposite the Queens Gardens, and there is no USB port – the pictures will have to wait until Thursday – sorry! [Photos uploaded 2025]

On Saturday we had the full Hull experience – walking around the town, morning tea at Skeltons, Fish, chips and mushy peas for lunch, followed by a two-hour walking tour of Hull old town in the afternoon – which was actually really interesting.

On Sunday we met a few more relatives while pouring over the family tree, and cups of tea and cake (golden syrup cake – yummy!). There are a few photos missing – which means some work to do when I get home! Will put up the photos of the relatives later in the week.

The weather in England has turned cold… a lot like the Adelaide winter – so it is not too bad. However it is when the weather is like this that you realise that you have not packed the right clothing. Not much point worrying about it now! The only worry we have is our bags being the right weight – and not too over when we go to the airport tomorrow… sigh.. always the worst part of any trip (that and packing).

At least I’ve managed to pick up something to read – bought the latest Harry Potter for £7.39 – bargain!!! Everywhere else it has been £11+ so I’ve done well on that score.

Library update
It is a very sad state of affairs, not one cloth library bag – but I do have three plastic ones. It is interesting reflection that while everyone else in the world is reducing their plastic bag consumption , libraries seem to be giving them out willy nilly. Obviously not tapped into the social conscious.

Looking forward to coming home (not the long flight obviously!!!!!!!)

I am here at the Regent Street Apple Store using a Apple Powerbook G4. It is quite sexy but my hunched over look to type isn’t.

We’ve just picked up the evening newspaper and it suggests that there have been some copycat bombs. Fortunately there appears to be no serious injuries. The bombs, some of which were detonated were not very big. Anyway, just for your information Helen and I were not near the incidents. Although we did wonder why half of the Tube appeared to stop working.

We leave tomorrow. Tonight we will be seeing another musical.

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Ah… what a view. The ride itself was very smooth. The clouds even cleared by the time we went on it. London weather so far has been good.

On Friday morning we are going on a tour to Big Ben!

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We visited the apartment in here. All I can say is that I want to live there. Light filled large spaces with tall ceilings…. Hmmm Very nice mordernista.

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Great food market and a good place for cheap lunch.. Would recommend shopping early though as the stalls start to shut at about 2:00pm in the afternoon.

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Barcelona is a great city. We thoroughly enjoyed it. I’ll put some photos onto the blog for you now.

[Photos updated 2025]

Well, they could have washed it before I got on. The Eurostar is now faster on the London side amazing what 5 years and a bit of track work can do. I look forward to the next trip when it will be fast all the way into London.

I may be freezing when the wind blows, it may be summer, all can be forgiven because for our half hour on the Lodon Eye actually had some sun……… Not full sun.. only some. But it makes a lot of difference to the photos. This photo was taken about 30 minutes ago..

A tourist trap it is, but a good on at that.

Some of you may notice the lack of library photos from this holiday. They aren´t as easy to find here! However whenever I have found one it has been shut – which is probably a good thing.

The opening hours have been interesting – take a look at these. I wonder if my work place would like to change to these hours but shtill pay me the same. oh well I can dream :)

Barbizon Library is a little town – which reminds me of Harndorf but without the piped music. The shops are very cute, and the buildings are lovely. When we can get to a computer terminal that enables us to use USB I will add some photos to my flickr page.

Easy Internet Cafe computers are %$·”. They still use Windows 98!!!