StCirq

Gosh, I'm feeling the same letdown I always do when I walk in the door home from a trip. Bummer, it's over.

But happy holidays to the Maitais!

maitaitom

Happy holidays StCirq. Thanks.

susan, we are going later in September due to my work schedule.

latedaytraveler

Tom,thanks again for a great ride through London and beyond. You really made our day (s) many times. Merry Christmas!

maitaitom

For anyone interested, I have our first six days (London and day trip to Hampton Court...great photo ops there) up on my website (with photos from Kim, Mary, Tracy and me). Brings back great memories of our trip.

http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...land_2013.html

jane1144

Thanks for the pics...fabulous! (and it was fun to re-read your report)

trotters

Great pics....thanks for sharing!

ElendilPickle

Thanks for the pictures!

Lee Ann

susan001

I'm glad I checked in to find a link to your photos! Looking forward to the ones of the Cotswolds. Hampton Court looks great.

poole

Great photos. Thanks!!

This is probably such a dumb question. There are several warnings about the high step climbing up and down from the train near Hampton Court. Is it really that bad ?? Did you even notice ??

maitaitom

"This is probably such a dumb question. There are several warnings about the high step climbing up and down from the train near Hampton Court. Is it really that bad ?? Did you even notice ??"

I don't remember any problem with steps, and it is about an easy five-minute walk to the gates.

TDudette

Great shots! JR and I missed Hampton Court--it looks so gorgeous in your pix. I'm going in April to London so may try a day trip there.

poole

That's a relief....thanks!!

Hampton Court is a must-do.

susan001

Hi Tom -- Just checking in to say I'd love to see the rest of your photos, especially of the Cotswolds.

maitaitom

Thanks for spurring me on Susan. I've been woefully slow putting this all together on my website. I have at least added our day at Winchester and Salisbury Cathedral. Bath and the Cotswolds, here we come (with photos)...soon.

http://www.travelswithmaitaitom.com/...6_Entry_1.html

annhig

lovely pictures, tom, and though I remembered some of your deathless prose from the TR, it didn't detract from the photos [some might even say it enhanced them!]

I now have a confession to make. I have never been to Winchester or Salisbury.

oh, the shame.

I've been past them more times than you've had steak and ale pie [and even more often than Kim's eaten caesar salad in the UK] but never actually got there.

note to self - try to see more of my own country this year.

latedaytraveler

Thanks, Tom. Just love Salisbury. Will be looking for more. Your fan base just keeps growing.

susan001

Thanks for posting the photos, Tom. I enjoyed seeing the cathedrals and towns. I'll keep checking back for the Cotswolds! By the way, I booked the Bramley House.

maitaitom

"By the way, I booked the Bramley House."

Now I feel pressure. When are you leaving?

sarge56

Tom, I love your photos! Especially the garden shots and the panoramic view of the London government houses.

It is also fun re-reading the trip report with pictures.

I've gotta go look up that sticky toffee pudding thing...

susan001

Tom, I'm going in summer. Don't worry I won't like the place. I'm saving A LOT of money staying there instead of the place I previously booked (a manor house where the Crawleys of Downton Abbey might have stayed). Also, I like that I can walk to the town for dinner.