I come to London all the time, on a board of directors for an organization, so the thrill of a London visit is long gone.
Thing is, all I have is a suite and a change of shirt because the trip was supposed to be short. Kind of hard to relax while dressed for business. See you around town. Are you over with your family? My saint of a wife is back in DC and going nuts watching after the cats and her mother.
Satellite shots indicate that Spain is ash free. If I were you I would rent a vehicle, along with others in the same situation as yourself, and sharing driving start heading south. Yes, that means going through the Chunnel. And don’t delay! This situation is unpredictable if history is a guide.
This volcano has been known to erupt for as long as two years. In the 18th century, one eruption’s ash output was so great that the following summer never happened - Europe faced famine because it was too cold to grow food!
I am here with my saintly old husband! Is the RAF club for the airforce? THe weather is gorgeous is it not. YOu can run down to Jermyn Street and they will outfit you beautifully with the latest pink or chartreuse socks that my husband refuses to wear!!