After a night in Des Moines, then Iowa City, and then Janesville, Wisconsin, Bob and I took a bus to O’Hare where we flew out late Tuesday night for London. We will be here for three nights before heading to our next housesit in Royal Tunbridge Wells on Saturday.
Bob surprised me by bidding for upgrade to Club World seats on the American/British Airways flight. While we have flown overseas in Premium Economy before, this was our first time sitting side-by-side in our own cubicles where we could lie horizontal when it came time to sleep. It also gave us access to the Flagship Lounge in O’Hare which was wonderfully calm. It was a great experience— once we figured out how everything works.
Who knew that people in the good seats
were served 3 separate courses — starters, entree, and dessert— individually, and had options to choose from for each course?
I slept great in my little cubicle. Bob didn’t sleep as well, but we both felt that the flight seemed so much quicker than usual.
In London, we are staying at a Marriott Residence Inn near the London Bridge Station. We touched down early — a little before 11 am — and we’re at the hotel about 1:15 pm after taking 2 trains and a metro and then walking about 10 minutes from the station.
After getting settled in our room, we went for a walk around our area.
near the Tower Bridge
used by Sir Francis Drake to circumnavigate the globe
There are so many areas to explore in this city!
Peckish Travels 
2 replies on “Back In The UK (1/13/26-1/14/26)”
A little unknown fact. I was a member of the very last Navel Crew aboard HMS Belfast prior to her being retired from service having returned the ships bell back to the City of Belfast. Happy days 😁👍
S.J.B
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Oh sorry I forgot, Happy New Year All the very best for 2026 and Welcome Back.
S.J.B
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