Day 1 & 2

Brisbane, Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Heathrow, Romsey, Bournmouth

The main reason for our trip to was to see our son Matt and meet Louisa and her family. Matt went to the UK to play cricket for one of the teams in the Hampshire league in 2008 for 6 months. We thought that we had better go and see Matt as we didn't think he would be coming home anytime soon. Our daughter Belinda and grand daughter Maddison came with us while Scott was doing a lot of study during his final months at the Queensland Police Academy.

I was one of those people that never wanted to travel to far overseas, that was until we went to the UK and Paris. This trip opened our minds as to how much their is to see and enjoy. We enjoyed every moment of our trip and will definately be planning a return trip.

The following photo's are a selection of some of the 1700 + pictures that I had taken along with some that Belinda took while in different areas.

We started our trip based out of Romsey for 6 days, before we flew across to Paris from Southampton for 4 days and than caught the Eurorail back into London for 7 days.

It was one of those trips where we saw a lot but missed so much at the same time. When you go through the photo's it will be pretty easy to work out who is Pa's little girl.

We hired a motor home for 17 days and headed up towards Scotland via the east coast and than down the west coast back into England and into Wales and back into England.

Maddison sleeping in before we wake her for her big trip.

Enjoying the space to move around and have fun on the way to Singapore.

We had a 45 minute stop over in Singapore which gave us enough time to have a quick walk around part of the terminal.

Helen and Maddison in the terminal at Abu Dhabi.

Matt, Louisa and Maddison playing in Jan and Phils yard.Phil, Laurie, Helen & Jan heading in to the Malthouse.

Belinda & Maddison heading into the Malthouse for dinner.
Matt and Louisa

Laurie, Helen, Phil and Jan enjoying dinner at the Malthouse.

Matt, Maddison and Belinda near the Pier at Bournemouth.

Everyone considering what we might do next.

Louisa, Maddison and Matt playing on the beach.Taking a break in the park near the big balloon.This is one of the first Squirrels that we saw.

Day 3

Romsey - Avebury - Bath - Bradford upon Avon

We headed out of Romsey for Salisbury and onto Stonehenge for a look at the circle of stones. We had been told the best view was from the highway driving in and it was. When you get closer you can't actually get a clear look at them because of the fencing. We decided not to go in for a look and continued onto Avebury.

After leaving Stonehenge we went up through Devizes to Avebury. A very nice little village which was ringed with standing stones. The area had character and a sense of being with the stones and the large hand dug channel surrounding the village. While in the village Google street view camera was going through on a pushbike.

Walking around the stones.
Maddison taking it all in while walking around the stones.

The old village, we had a nice cup of coffee.

Guess who is being spoilt and enjoying it.

We drove down to Bath and had a great walk round. Helen would like to spend more time here next time we come back.
Maddison keeping Louisa and Matt occupied while walking around Bath.Right Pa where are we going next.

The Abbey

Entering Bradford-Upon-Avon

Avon river

We went for a walk along the canal and had a look at the house boats, it was interesting to see all the different styles.

The buildings backed onto the canal walk that we had just walked along.

We were lucky enough to see a house boat go through the loche at the top end of the village.

Day 4

Paultons Park

Matt and Louisa had planned for Maddison to have a special day enjoying herself.

Getting ready to get on the train.
Food
Off and racing this is how it finished Louisa was never challenged.

Who said Maddison was going to have all the fun, Matt, Belinda and me.

Louisa and Phil.

Hang on

All aboard this bunny is going places

Guess who is enjoying themslves. Matt and Maddison in the beetle.

Louisa and Maddison in the beetle.

Belinda, Louisa & Matt

Mear Cats

Day 5

Weymouth
Have to have a big breakfast.

Now all I have to do is get my Uncle Matt moving, if I can get these pants on.

Mum and me on our way to Weymouth.One of the villages on the way to Weymouth.
Weymouth in the distance.
Nothe Fort

Going for a walk out along the sea way. Looking back in towards Weymouth.

Matt and Louisa enjoying each others company.

Another view back in towards town.

On the sea wall having a break.

Nothe Fort from the sea wall.

Out on the sea wall.

Louisa Cottage.

Taken from the bridge in town.

Weymouth beach

Louisa, Phil and Jan

Hey Helen your suppose to pay to sit in that chair.

Monument dedicated by the 2nd & 5th Ranger Battalions of the US Army to the LCA Flotillas training in this area prior to and on 6th June 1944.

Maddison Matt and Dad resting while the girls are shopping.