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Diamond Jubilee Part 3 - Sightseeing

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Here's a post simply showing some of the sight seeing I did whilst on this trip, I love visiting castles and country homes especially. I have left the pics in medium size, you can click on them and view them in full size if you wish.   Warwick Castle  Warwick Castle  Blenheim Palace  Blenheim Palace  Bath  Bath  Stonehenge  Stonehenge  Dover Castle  Dover Castle  White cliffs of Dover And the absolute highlight, was a visit to Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. It is here that The Queen's father and grandfather passed away. So much history and a beautiful estate, I just loved it there.  Sandringham Estate  Sandringham Estate  Sandringham Estate  Sandringham Estate   Next up is my easyJet journey to Paris

Diamond Jubilee Part 2 - Bangkok to London Thai Business Class

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After a short stay in Bangkok it was off to London on Thai once more. I started my trip with a foot massage, complimentary for Thai business class passengers in the Thai Airways Spa at Suvarnabhumi airport. It's a great way to relax between flights, or a great way to relax in preparation for your first long haul flight of the day. You start off in the waiting area with a cold herbal drink and cold wet towel.  Thai Spa waiting area With plenty of time up my sleeve I decided to 'lounge hop' and once my massage was complte I made my way over to the Singapore Airlines lounge in A concourse. There is pleasant garden views and I filled up on a few snacks including some tasty dim sum along with a vodka orange. Singapore Lounge - Bangkok After I was done with the SQ lounge I made my way to Thai's lounge on concourse C, which was closest to the departure gate. I found a window seat with runway and apron views and snacked on some green curry chicken fried rice an