Leaving for Delhi….

Currently sitting in a cafe in the KL airport – and surprisingly it has internet access at reasonable rates.

Thankfully the flight to Delhi is only 5+ hours…. On the way here I managed to watch the Mistress of Spices (missed the last 15 minutes due to sleep), Flushed away, and a 30 min Bollywood TV serial called Party (very odd – but very Indian!), and listened to 7 chapters of the book Holy Cow by Sarah MacDonald. Thankgoodness for in-flight entertainment!

Anyway have to go to the gate…. next post will be in Delhi :)

Transit in KL

This is a speed typing exercise. Chinese New Year meant that a lot of KL is closed, for another three days.

For fun, to while away the hours, we got a cab to Sunland Pyramid Shopping Centre. Of course, the only internet cafe there was closed because of CNY. Hence we are back at the hotel being executives in the executive business centre. Tres cher. We did do some big buying – two sets of goggles – we packed so light that we forget them! I can tell you we were very proud at the airport when our bags were well below the limit. I even spotaneously shared with the check in person my secrets…..

Our hotel is set amongst many beautiful hectares of garden, but it is not advisable to walk through them. You may get hit by a golf ball. The gesticulations of some of the golfers indicated that our presence WAS NOT WELCOME! Oh well, pity that because the lake did look rather nice.

Catching our free transfer in an hour. Can’t afford to type any more.

Packed and ready to go…

It is the evening before our holiday, and for a change we are packed and ready. There are no plans to stay up until 3am getting those last few things together. Believe it or not!

Out holiday booklet is printed and all addresses for postcards are written. I spent the better part of the day getting together the small things that one really needs on holiday, counting all loose change in the house (it’s amazing how many small coins you can find), and the final bits of washing.

The first stop is an overnight stay in Kuala Lumpur, as there is not a connecting flight to Delhi. Another bonus is that the flight is short… only 7 hours!

We are looking forward to India…. I’m sure everything will be fine once we get to Delhi!

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My last post from the Northern Hemisphere

Oh well, I will be back in Adelaide soon. I look forward with anticipation and hesitation…. You can work out why.

Anyway, on our last day in London we had the pleasure of taking the stairs to the top og Big Ben, a big thank you to Mr JMcG. Unfortunately, there was a policy of strictly no photos. Given the heightened level of security I wasn’t willing to try and sneak a photo. The police and security are understandably focused.

It doesn’t matter because even if I had photos I could not upload them at this free internet terminal service operated by the BBC in Hull. I am happy to be taking advantage of the TV licence fees paid by the English. It is also quite fun to remind them, that yet again we are going to win the Ashes. I don’t even need to know anything about cricket to have fun with this one.

Hull is no longer to the number 1 crap town in Englad. The revised book – crap towns II have droppped it back to number 17. I agree in the last 5 years there has certainly been a lot of goof change. You can even drink a mocha outside now. Although today is a bit like an Adelaide winters day.

Ooh dear, the BBC is palying scary 80s music on the radio! “we’re the kids in America woah!!!” ……..

See you all soon, except of course you don’t live Adelaide then a prochain!

"Never a dull moment in Hull"

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!!!!!!!)

Recent NEWS

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.

[Photos uploaded 2025]

Westminster

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!

[Photos updated 2025]

Gaudi Apartments

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.

[Updated photos in 2025]