Airline strikes could not do it, nor could terrorists but a volcanic eruption under an ice-sheet has paralysed air travel in the UK & Europe ...

Two very dear friends who were set to be house guests this weekend were stuck abroad - one in Rotterdam and one in Amsterdam. One will make it after fighting for a seat on a ferry - sadly the other is still on the other side of the Channel.

Next week WAS set to be a travel week for me - NYC & South Africa ... am now awaiting news on both ...

Song of the Day: Hometown Glory - Adele (High Contrast Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozV_vWXZgZY

Weather: Warm here ...