Dinner 5/17 Grasshopper Inn

On the way to the hotel we stopped for dinner at an Inn that was originally built in 1271. One of the things I love about England is that everything is so old! The big item on Sunday is the Carvery - three different roast with potatoes, vegetables, gravies, and Yorkshire pudding. Four of us had that and two opted for the Fish and Chips. Fun getting acquainted/reacquainted!

Roman Baths

Came through heavy rain from Sevenoaks to Bath, but then blue sky. Now off to Clun

Hanscom 5/17/15 Chartwell

After our lovely breakfast, we walked the two miles to Chartwell where we met up with the Lairds and met Robert and Gail Lee. Winston Churchill continues to amaze me and seeing his home, garden, and studio again was wonderful.

Hanscom 5/15-16

While the Lairds and the Lees were crossing the Pond on the Queen Mary, Jeff and Robyn took the overnight Delta flight over leaving on 5/15/15 and arriving in London around noon on the 16th. Then we took the Underground to Charring Cross, the train to Sevenoaks, then the bus to Westerham. This is the picture of our first Pub and where we had dinner.

Then we stayed at the Kings Arms. Notice that this hotel was around 300 years old. That may explain the plumbing...

Atlantic Crossing

Set sail from NYC on 10MAY, landed at Southampton at 06:00 on 17MAY. A very smooth ocean coming across. Service was great and the food fantastic.

Good that in a couple of days we'll  be starting our 192 mile trek from Robin Hood's Bay to St. Bees.

The Queen Mary II is the only ocean going passenger ship in service today. In makes trips between NYC and Southampton all year, ie, it can cross the North Atlantic in the winter, something the 'Hotel' ships can't attempt.

Sailing

And off we go!

Queen Mary II

On board, ready to set sail for Southampton.