Wow, what a day! Or should I say two and an half days. We left our house at 4:00 am Friday November 21st. After stopping in Dallas, and New York, we got on a plane to London. We arrived in London at 6:30 am the following day, and had to go through customs to re-check our bags in to Air India for the next leg of our journey. After a few hours of figuring out what we were doing, we ended up checking in our bags with a "Left Baggage" company, and headed into London. We started the day at Trafalgar Square at Nelson's Column. Sadly, there were no pigeons to feed, it was too cold even for them!
We had hot cocoa in the crypt at St. Martin's In the Field. Then we walked to Buckingham Palace. It was so much fun to be in London again. We walked to Westminster Cathedral by way of St. James Park. The squirrels and pigeons there were huge because of all the food they get. It was fun to see Big Ben, the Thames and the Ferris Wheel.
We finally got to Covent Garden - my favorite place to go in all of London! There were so many people, street performers, and outdoor cafes, even in the freezing weather. I went to one of my favorite shops (that was all Kent and Nate could handle), and then we went on the lookout for lunch. We found a quaint English Pub called "the Coal Hole", where we got Fish & Chips, and English Pie. Well...to our bodies, it now felt like 3:00 in the morning. We kept falling asleep at the table while we were waiting for our food. We were able to get in to see the play The Lion King. The good news is that it is a fabulous play. The bad news is that we slept on and off throughout the play. It was like staying up all day and going to a play at 4:00 in the morning! I kept waking up Nate during the cute songs! After the play, we headed off to Paddington Station to take the train back to the airport. What an adventure. Leena, we can't wait to meet you! Kids, we did find a couple of fun things to bring you from jolly old England. Cheers!
8 comments:
Hooray, you're really on the way! Dalton is doint great here. He is reading, The Hardy Boys series. the London pics made me nostalgic. We are anxious for the next post (and the next,etc.,)
Be safe!Love, Mom
What a fun day in a beloved place. Can't think of a nicer place to stop on the way to an even better adventure!
You guys look great! You must be there by now. We are all soooo excited!!! So funny that you fell asleep at dinner and at the Lion King! You really saw all the high points of London. Cole is doing GREAT! He is so easy and fun to have around. He says he isn't homesick yet ;) Can't wait for your next post about Leena! Love you all.
Hooray! You and your luggage are nearly to India. We love the pics of London. They made us a little nostalgic. We look forward to your next post--and the next, etc, etc. Be safe. Dalton is reading The Hardy Boys Adventure Series. Love, Mom
hey mom and dad and nate. THis is cole. I am so exited for you guys to come home. Are you having fun? I hope you guys can come hizzome sizzoon (thats home soon for all yall old school folks)
p.s. this is cole in case you didnt know
Thank you for your timely postings. Faun and I were reading the blog even as some of the pictures were being transmitted. She kept the phone line busy sharing our excitement with your siblings who are all equally thrilled to share your experiences, almost, thnaks to you, in real time. D-Train was out-of-mind excited as the U took all of the BY out of that team from the South. Love, Grandpa T
Wow! seems like you guys are having fun! Eliza is doing great! I really did make room for her in my closet. haha. Well i hope all is well and have fun meeting your new sister (nate)
love you all
alyssa
ps don't forget to bring me something :)
hi mom hope you are having fun. when you look at this you will probably have Leena hopefully she is always happy have fun in india and don't forget to take lots of pictures of her and her friends.
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