Monday, June 22, 2009

New ETA

ETA for Portland is now 8.20 to 8.30pm.

Last leg

Last leg of journey, just passing Tesco's at Dorchester.

Last stop?

Hopefully made last toilet stop at Southampton services. New ETA for
Portland is 8.30 to 8.40pm

Picnic Tea

Having a picnic tea at Fleet services. As usual, children are
desperate to spend their money in the shop!

M3

Good progress getting out of London, now on the M3

Leaving London

On coach for home trip, about 30 mins later than planned. Slight delay
while teacher went back into the Festival Hall to find a child's
phone!

South Bank

Exploring lots of interesting features on the South Bank, in and out
of iconic buildings.

Lunch

Just finishing a picnic lunch in courtyard of Somerset House.
Surrounded by Portland stone, children are drawn to the fountains.

Arrived

Arrived safely at the Young Design Centre. Good views of Big Ben on the way in.

Getting Nearer

Passed M25 & have about 20 miles to go.

On the Coach

just left Southampton services and now on M3. Watched Shrek 2 on
coach. Nice grassed area at services for children to stretch their
legs in the sun.

Friday, June 19, 2009

London Trip

Departs 6.30am, Monday from High St. bus stop.