Just came back from a wonderful stay at Patty Brooks (mother of a friend) lovely 16th century thatched house in grounds in a wonderful  little village in Buckinghamshire.  Sipped Pimms under the apple tree, went for a super walk round the fields and were absolutely spoiled with lovely meals and great conversation...even got some tips on how to do these cryptic crosswords these English love.  Thanks so much, Patty.

Before that had a couple more days in London and saw a great play by Conor McPherson (wrote The Weir that was at the Belfry not long ago) called Shining City.  Also got to the Tate Modern and walked across the Millenium Bridge (could do that in 00 because it was "wobbly".  Great way to cross the Thames.  Then lined up to visit the "Stranger's Gallery"  (viewing area) in the House of Commons.  Really neat even though Tony was seeing the Queen that afternoon and wasn't there.  Also went into the House of Lords.

Back in London now strolling around Earl's court and Hammersmith before overnighting at Heathrow and on to Latvia (very early...!) tomorrow.