London Day Seven

The cold weather that was forecast hit the UK today as predicted. Well done weatherman! We caught the train out to Hampton Court Palace to get away from the London crowds and see some history. It was freezing cold, literally, with light snow falling occasionally throughout the day.




Hampton Court is amazing, and I can’t help but compare to Château de Versailles in France. Although not as opulent, it is still equally impressive and made for an interesting and enjoyable day. Unfortunately I was told off for taking photographs inside the most impressive sections, so enjoy the couple I did get…



We braved the cold to walk through some of the gardens, which are groomed immaculately.






We found our way to the middle of the hedge maze. It didn’t look that big, but once inside it’s easy to get lost.


By mid afternoon we had to make our way to the hotel to collect our luggage, then off to Luton airport for the return home. This was a long journey, and our flight was delayed due to snow and ice as the conditions worsened. We made it home late, touching down in Edinburgh about 11pm.

We did well though, leaving just in time, as the following day the whole of Britian was snowed in, and all flights in and out of all London airports were grounded.

We have reached the conclusion that a 5 hour train ride from the centre of Edinburgh to the centre of London, is quicker than a “one hour” flight, which actually consists of the total time of airport shuttle, checking in, security, boarding time, taxiing time, flight, landing, taxiing, waiting for luggage, airport shuttle. Next time we stay on terra firma.

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye, London!