Weekend at the Tennis ATP Finals in Nov 2014

We went down to London for the weekend to see the ATP World Tour tennis finals at the O2. We had a fab time with Sharon and Simon and saw Djokovic, Federer, Wawrinka and Nishikori.

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A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park
A mighty view in Yellowstone National Park

Blog - Author Archive for Nige

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Nige is one of the co-founders of The Billingham Blog and works as a freelance management consultant. He loves to fly in his spare time!

The International Spy Museum
The International Spy Museum

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – The International Spy Museum

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

On the basis that the International Spy Museum was one of the few attractions actually open during the Government shutdown, we expected it be popular.

Another early morning in Washington DC
Another early morning in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 3 – Early Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 11, 2025 at 8:33 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We hung on until just after 8pm last night, so a small improvement on our first evening in DC. I can't say that my hour of waking moved on much if at all, but the Vickster did significantly better than I did.

Franklin Park in Washington DC
Franklin Park in Washington DC

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Photos

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 8:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

Photos from Day 2 including multiple visits to Starbucks, a failed visit to the Washington Monument and some good food.

Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial
Looking across the WWII memorial towards the Lincoln Memorial

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Late Afternoon in Washington DC

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 6:32 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

After the disappointment of the Washington Monument, but the warming outcome of another visit to Starbucks, we headed back to the hotel to consider our options.

The Washington Monument
The Washington Monument

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – The Washington Monument – NOT!

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 12:29 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We were looking forward to our trip up the Washington Monument. We had booked our tickets 30 days ahead and secured a visit at 10am.

Early morning in Starbucks
Early morning in Starbucks

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 2 – Early Morning in Washington DC

By Nige on November 10, 2025 at 8:59 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | USA | Washington DC

We turned the light off at around 7:30pm last night. Vick has conked out laying on the bed, and I was feeling fairly tired too, having had to focus hard to scoffing down my lemon raspberry cheesecake whilst watching an old episode of Law & Order SVU.

An A380 taxiing at Heathrow
An A380 taxiing at Heathrow

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Photos

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 10:03 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

Photos from Day 1 when we drove to Heathrow, flew with BA to Washington DC and enjoyed some good food at The Cheesecake Factory.

Our one-bed suite at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown
Our one-bed suite at Hilton Garden Inn Washington DC Downtown

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Early Evening in Washington DC

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 8:02 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Hilton | Holidays | IAD | USA | Washington

After leaving the aircraft, we walked about 50 yards down the corridor of the satellite terminal building into the Mobile Lounge.

Walking into Heathrow T5
Walking into Heathrow T5

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – London Heathrow (LHR) to Washington Dulles (IAD)

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: British Airways | Hilton | Holidays | IAD | LHR | London | USA | Washington

When we arrived at The First Wing (TFW), we found it fairly quiet. We had received an email from BA advising of changes being made to TFW and the First Lounge. So, we were quite interested to find out what they were changing.

On a walk with our cats
On a walk with our cats

Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025: Day 1 – Home to Heathow

By Nige on November 9, 2025 at 10:03 am
Type: Post
Story: Holiday Washington DC in Nov 2025 Category: Travel
Tags: Holidays | LHR | London

The day that we depart on holiday to the USA is always a great day, but it had been tinged with a bit of sadness and guilt due to our pussies not liking the noise of the fireworks. Last night was particularly bad, and although Mango seemed to deal with the noise ok, poor old Chutney was not a happy cat.

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