London’s calling. Today I go back to my roots, flying to Gatwick and spending a few days in London Town followed by  a trip to my home town of Lichfield.

For the next ten days I hope to be amassing material for this blog but won’t be writing much on the road.

I’ve scheduled a series of ‘backtracking’ posts so I keep up my target of maintaining a post-a-day.

I’m looking forward to getting away from the stifling heat of Italy but the prospect of ten days with a sullen teenager who’d be happier staying at home doesn’t bode well for an entirely relaxing break.

Time will tell.