Heathrow Airport

We have arrived at Heathrow and are awaiting our Boarding call to carry onto LA. No matter where you are in the world isn't it always good to see the Koru Uniform, and be greeted by your first names by Air NZ staff. We have a superb Airline and i know we pay premium for our flights, but you really appreciate the service that comes with this.
Air Lingus, whilst cheap and on time it was a sardine tin with poorly organized seating, but I shouldn't moan should I. We made it here alive and on time and whats more I have made Gold status, so we were able to make use of the Star Alliance lounge so life is all good.

The photos below were taken last night at 9.30 pm and still broad daylight in Dublin City, where we walked with our friend Laura, enjoying the last few hours of her company, and of course Marty over imbibing on the last amounts of Guinness he could squeeze in before we left.

On to LA where the temperature is significantly warmer than Dublin, for the last part of our adventure.

 This is the statue of Molly Malone, and of course the Kiwi Boy.

The famine statues which are in the Docklands area of Dublin. An Eery calm and physical presence which is hard to describe surrounds these statues.

A Sailing boat moored on the docklands. This is at nearly 10pm last night and the light was perfect for taking photos. In fact, our friend Kim would have loved this city for taking photos, just magic light and amazing subjects. People, statues and buildings.

You haven't arrived until there is a statue of you. so what do Ronald Reagan, Paddington Bear and Michael have in common. Here is a quiz question for you Michael Holdsworth!

Well as of yesterday they are all amoung a select group of overseas figures commemorated  in the London with statues. You cant miss the Reagan in Grosvenor Square-he is ten foot tall and made from bronze and the King of Pop is a towering figure at Fulham FC Grounds, but you could pass by the little Paddington (plus suitcase) in the station by the same name.

So, are statues the new thing in remembrance? I am sitting here staring at my beloved wondering what we could design in bronze for him. I am sure that you will help me out with suggestions. love to you.