I must admit, my wife was ready to go on the first day but I needed 2 days to feel even mostly normal after the flight to the UK.  Then all fell into place and we did have a very fine time.

This picture from the return flight as the 767 was a few minutes out of Heathrow is a thankyou to all.

I did receive an email "from Her Majesty the Queen" saying due to our election problems the emancipation of the US colony is being revoked and among other things, we will be forced to have roundabouts.   NO!  It cannot happen.   Visit us and you will not see gothic structures but will find a good people and a fine visit with more than a duvat on the hotel bed..I mean blankets generally, a layered approach to sleeping comfort.  And, our bacon is straight strips.  We generally do not eat baked beans for breakfast, either.  The tomatoes were quite good as was the coffee overall.

I was anxious about the trip but all was truly swell and truly fun and truly educational.  The people were great and we did meet a few English in London, amongst the Arabian, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish working there.   Hyde Park is truly nice as was Kensington Palace. Abbey Road was there and fun to visit.  Villages and cities on our travels of some 1200 miles were fine visits, each and every one with a few surprises.

The days into Edinburgh and short trip to St. Andrews were very fine as was the later visit in northern Wales.

Thanks to all who encourgaged and provided advice.      Tom.