Category Archives: United Kingdom

It’s been a long day to end a long trip. No scones or crumpets this trip. No visits to Abbey Road or Jane Austen’s house or Stonehenge or Bath. And you know what? I’ve been here five times now and … Continue reading →

Started my day on a walk through Hyde Park over to Kensington Garden. Windy, damp and overcast.  Took the train from Paddington to Windsor (changing in Slough), dropped off my bag at the hotel, and had a quick lunch at … Continue reading →

Today my colleague and I drove 90 minutes from Windsor to the town of Hursley in Hampshire England where my employer has a large estate turned research laboratory. The site was beautiful — cricket and tennis courts, rolling green hills, … Continue reading →

First, my room at the Hilton was a bit puzzling. There was a bottle opener built into the vanity next to the shower…for all those of bottles of beer one might drink while trying to maneuver the hand held shower … Continue reading →

This week I’m in London to meet with a client and some colleagues. I took the Virgin Atlantic overnight flight and was very impressed — in coach, we received a travel bag of nice amenities, a hot moist towelette in … Continue reading →