London... day one....

I thought it was about time I started to post about our trip now that we are back & into the swing of things...

The whole trip came about because my dear old friend, prom date, room mate (for a time) & fellow world traveller,
Marisa was getting married to the lovely Will in London on 21st April.

So we flew out on Virgin Airlines bound for ol' London town on Tues 18th April.

I must speak to Sir Richard about his airlines - things aren't as good as they used to be, but thats another story.

Anyway we arrived mid morning Wednesday 19th, and made our way to Sloane Apartments in Sloane Square.
Fredrick, our great driver picked us up and I can highly recommend him if anyone needs a reliable driver whilst in London.

All the ozzies were staying at the apartments and Marisa and her family were next door so it was a little Melrose Place there for the entire wedding time.

By the way if anyone is going to London I definitely recommend the Sloane apartments - not to $$ and very nice.

So we arrived, checked in with Helene, who runs the Sloane then headed off for some food & coffee, met up with Marisa for a chat and to buy hair stuff, blow dryer etc as Gabe was to create the hair masterpiece (more later).

After that we caught up with Amanda, Marinka, Stephen & Avriel to organized the night, talk about our plans for the wedding and go shopping for some groceries.
Also went for a huge walk through Chelsea then back along the Thames.

Everyone had plans for dinner so Gabe & I went off together to this Italian joint off the Kings Road and ate, amongst other things a great artichoke salad which was delicious !!

EXHAUSTED.... we went home and collapsed looking for ward to day 2 - London