Say gidday to King Charles for me please.

Sophia wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 3:16pm:


Just don't get in the way of Royal Guards

tallowood wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 3:30pm:


Far out! Vicious some of them.
I will keep my vid going to capture anything out of ordinary 

We have booked a 2 day with over night b&b stay to see Stonehenge and Bath etc

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 4:57pm:


Oh I’ve started knitting and crocheting again since last winter and I’m always looking for unique wool!
I will keep a look out for this shop! 

greggerypeccary wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 5:02pm:


I like it when cafes say locally sought produce!
And there’s a shawl pattern at that shop I must get!

Counting down…3weeks before we go.
I’m constantly either adding or taking stuff out of suitcases!
Bought these Scholl travel compression socks for long flights.
I’m usually okay if flights are early morning… but last flight from China (prior to COVID stuff) the flights were cancelled and from morning to 8 pm stuffed around airport until late night flight back to Melbourne, and I had never suffered such swollen ankles as I did that flight.
I was worried. I didn’t sleep and kept walking up and down whole length of plane but nothing helped.
I was at one end of plane in kitchen almost freaking out…I wasn’t going to go back in my seat with this problem…. the lights were all off and on low wattage in kitchen… when a stewardess came in to scoop some ice out… light bulb moment. I asked if I could have ice in a plastic bag for my ankles… hoping this might help…he said yes and scooped ice in 2 small plastic bags for me.

I went back to my seat… put the icy bags on my feet/ankles… and it did help reduce swelling and stopped it swelling further.
I was so relieved at that point in time and happy to sit and rest there on.

I’ve been reading of plane travel tips … big no-nos are tea/coffee/alcohol/fizzy drinks.
I’m going to just have water with electrolyte tabs added.
And I’m only eating half of what’s offered, and nothing too heavy. Salad stuff will do.

Eventually I will let youse all know how my plan to reduce ankle/leg swelling when flying.
These compression socks hubby and I tried on and they feel good!
Great thing about them is I can fold down to ankle and they feel like normal socks. Pull them up to knees once in seats as plane pressurises.

Let’s see how all my little plans go. 

I don’t understand why I feel so apprehensive and nervous.
Just over a week before we head off to another part of the world.
Me thinks I have gotten into a bit of a rut …. this started from when we had them lockdowns and we were restricted going anywhere. Last big trip overseas was 2019.
Chose aisle seats on big double decker plane (A380-800) … gosh it must be huge.
Kind of exciting to be able to watch the latest movies in flight.

Sophia wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 3:11pm:


Hint: Don't go. Tourists are now being regarded as unwelcome by locals.

Vacations can trigger obesity from over-indulgence.

The best part of any vacation is the anticipation. The rest can be a nightmare.

The second-best part of any vacation is the safe return to one's home.

Sprintcyclist wrote on Aug 31^st, 2024 at 2:31am:


Love the A380-800s.

I've done a few trips to Doha and Dubai in those.

Very nice indeed.

Hoping the oppressive 40 deg heat in Dubai tomorrow will be beneficial to my aching bones! Been so cold this winter here in Melbourne.
Hubby decides we should go even earlier to airport, instead of recommended 3 hours for international, we will be going to have 4 hours at airport.
I doubt check in will be open and not all duty free shops will be open!
I’m going to compare Chanel perfume prices between duty free at airports, and in Paris. I know what prices they are in retail stores here.

Sophia wrote on Sep 9^th, 2024 at 1:47pm:


I agree with your husband

Buon Viaggio

Sophia wrote on Aug 7^th, 2024 at 3:16pm:


I would have joined you. But I was too busy trying to get the embers burning.