I arrived in London on May 30th. I checked into my hotel and visitted Kensington High Street where there was a branch of Boots. Here I was able to have my films processed and view the digital camera card for possible postcards. Afterwards I found a very pleasant pub. Here I enjoyed a beer and a pub meal.

The following day I went in search of Sherlock Holmes. My quest began in Baker Street. I found number 221b. This is supposed to be the London address of Mr. Sherlock Homes.

In the 1890's most of the houses in Baker Street were apartment buildings. Here people rented rooms. Many were 3 room apartments consisting of  a lounge, bedroom and bathroom.

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is housed in the only building which ishas not been changed from the lodging house it was in the 19th Century.

Here my Sherlock Holmes search began.

The journey to Lancashire took 4 or 5 hours. There was no stops for drinks. Neither are drinks and refreshments available on the coach I travelled on. 

The National Travel Bus company have alot to learn about providing long distance coach travel. It would be of benefit to British travellers for its directors to travel on Turkish long distance buses. Here a uniformed steward met the passengers. He saw to it that baggage was stored safely. You were given a plastic ticket containing your baggage number. This you handed to the steward when collecting your luggage.

Once the journey was under way the steward came and gave everyone a drink. Later a hot drink was provided. There was water available throughout the journey. Half way through the journey the coach stoped for lunch. It was a very pleasent experience to travel with the Turkish coach lines.

Pity the British can't run transportation systems in the same way that take care of the passengers and transport them comfortablely and refreshed to their destination.

Once in Lancashire I went in search of the Samlebury Hall ghost.