Originally Posted by Bix (Post 9080738)

I misread the title as pit pony and thought you were referring to ex "home".

Welcome back.

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9080703)

Shame really as I used to think it was a great place

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle (Post 9080746)

Whats Cadw ?

Not sure when we are going again, was supposed to go this year, but owing to building projects etc, I cant really afford it. Which I'm quite happy about.

Next time, we are basing in France.... I've promised the Wife that much, and she wont come unless I do. Had a crap time without her last time, despite the trip 2.5 years before being the.best one I've had.

Looking back, I'd say it was the overcrowding and its repercussions, (I seemed to develop a fixation on spotting yobs) that caused me the most angst... and there's me supposedly loving Buzz... must be getting old. :confused:

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9080796)

We spent 5 days in Paris on the return leg of the journey. Would recommend France as a base. (Tis expensive though.)

Originally Posted by bcworld (Post 9080793)

Have to say, I've never really picked up on that from your previous posts. What you've expressed as your current opinion is what I already thought you thought?

Originally Posted by jad n rich (Post 9080735)

Must repeat, " I will not enjoy myself ".

Originally Posted by Bix (Post 9080812)

I thought it was already stamped on your forehead. :p

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9080703)

That's the impression I've been left with after my recent 1 month stay there.

Shame really as I used to think it was a great place but this trip has removed that rosy view.

Despite what people say, it is expensive. The roads are slow. Extremely cold weather is not better than hot weather. The drivers aren't courteous. There are lots of miserable people (especially in London). And where's the festive spirit. The amount of monitoring and security checks is oppressive. Attractions are expensive (except for Cadw and museums - see below).

On the plus side, the museums were better, Cadw charges were fair, DLR worked efficiently and the London Pride was good.

I wish I never had to go again...

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9080728)

Family commitments.

This time it was my parents' 50th wedding anniversary a.

Originally Posted by Gjn200 (Post 9081202)

I just sent flowers!

Originally Posted by MartinLuther (Post 9080703)

That's the impression I've been left with after my recent 1 month stay there.

Shame really as I used to think it was a great place but this trip has removed that rosy view.

Despite what people say, it is expensive. The roads are slow. Extremely cold weather is not better than hot weather. The drivers aren't courteous. There are lots of miserable people (especially in London). And where's the festive spirit. The amount of monitoring and security checks is oppressive. Attractions are expensive (except for Cadw and museums - see below).

On the plus side, the museums were better, Cadw charges were fair, DLR worked efficiently and the London Pride was good.

I wish I never had to go again...

Originally Posted by Gjn200 (Post 9081202)

I just sent flowers!

Originally Posted by jad n rich (Post 9080749)

Were probably better off sticking to holidays in melbourne, we can run around spotting Mcdonalds Bandits instead:lol: