December 21, 2017
Lunch today was at Fenchurch Restaurant located on the 37th floor above Sky Garden located on the 35th floor overlooking the Thames River. The views were incredible. From above and below!
Here is a link to additional photos from the trip.
We find ourselves in London…again. This is definitely not by accident; and it is our favorite “city”. The photo shows an addition that has been added since our last visit. Affectionately called the “walkie-talkie” by locals this is actually 21 Fenchurch. It has a lovely novelty on the top floors know as the Sky Garden. It is most assuredly a modern miracle but also a classic example of what London has become. London is an odd, sometimes weird, mix of old and new. Fenchurch is definitely in the new category but has become one of the cities favorite places.
After arriving in London and settling in at the flat we decided to explore the South Bank. Along the Thames River is the Tate Modern Museum, the Globe Theatre and a great Christmas market called Christmas on the River. There were shops, food and entertainment up and down the river. We only lasted a few hours since there was not much sleeping on the plane but we will be ready for more tomorrow.
Today has been all about being on the go. I did go to work for the morning, Don was irritated, but I knew that I would be way to excited, nervous and generally hyped up to stay at home. I was packed, I was awake, might as well go to work.
We made it to the airport in NWA just fine and according to the text the kids made it back home successfully. My concern was they would get lost….they both replied “Mom, we have Google.” Yes they have Google and yes they are more grown up that I realize sometimes.
As I write this I am waiting in the Atlanta Airport for the long part of our journey. I can’t help but think about Emily. Her goal is to take this same trip in about 18 months. Don and I watched a group young ladies, obviously friends, laughing and relaxing before a flight. Not a care in the world. Our hope is Emily enjoys her adventure as much as we will!
Next time we get on-line will be in London!
Night all!
London in 2006 at St Paul’s Cathedral
For those of you that don’t know Julie and I will be returning to London for our 25th wedding anniversary. We will definitely post some photos here.
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