Last night we walked a couple of blocks and had dinner at the Lowenbrau restaurant, which had been recommended by our friends Jo & Steve Miller. We had forgotten it was Saturday night and there was a fair bit of angst in the waiter’s expression when we asked for a […]
We are settled in the foyer of our hotel, the Mercure Checkpoint Charlie, tapping into the free wi-fi – seems to be coming a habit ?! Had an early start this morning, leaving at 06:00 to get to Heathrow for our flight to Berlin. The roads around Heathrow are a nightmare […]
Today has been a busy day. We only arrived here a little over an hour ago and the hotel is packed – we are waiting for our 21:00 hours dinner reservation – the first time slot we could get – room service has their phone off the hook it’s so busy ! […]
Have reached are first hotel and we are all plugged into the free wi-fi internet filing our first reports to HQ. Our flight was a little delayed leaving Sydney due to an emergency light not going out in one of the cabins on the plane. However the old trusty computer re-boot […]
Reached first objective with only minor delays. Limited casualties so far – Liam’s musical plans for the holiday – he left his Ipod plugged into the charger in his bedroom at home ! Trek to next objective long and chances of rest may be slim. Spirits high with expectancy of reaching our target […]