It's was close

On any day 50 mins would be plenty of time to make it to the airport but not today. After 3 lots of road works one run by traffic lights that did 3 cycles before we moved we fell out of the car at the airport to print our luggage tags - technically we did have 3 mins to spare and I think we are the only people who worry about the 30 min cut off. The plane was then delayed by 10 mins so probably didn't need to panic. Things seem to have improved and reached Auckland and got through security so all good. In true style lunch was KFC and we now have 30 mins till our gate opens. Finally after 18 months of planning the Burne Jones Retrospective trip aka where have all the Pre Raphs gone is here.

Leg 1

Things appeared like plan b may have had to be implemented this morning when there was extreme rain at home but thankfully planes fly in the rain and Auckland was basking in 19 hot sunny degrees so all was well. Just waiting to board flight 2 for the day then we will have to 2 big ones to go. Trip is off to a great start!

We're Back

Yes we are back, 16 days to go....
This trip once again sees us in London but we are being brave and heading to Oxford as well and then joining a tour in Edinburgh checking out 17th Century embroidered Caskets - small boxes not coffins!
This trip may be suffering from over organization as we booked in March...
We have daily objectives....
We have pre booked lots of stuff....
We are going to post the days objectives so readers can see if we achieve what we hope to each day....
And just like last time we are off to the ballet tonight only it's in New Plymouth this time!