Did some laundry and had plenty of time to spend a few hours at an art museum before catching a flight to Edinburgh.

A reflection…

Stanstead airport….never again!

Everything else was nice. The National Portrait Gallery in London was interesting enough that I may have accidentally learned some English history.

My hostel is looking good so far. Free coffee and breakfast too. It’s just a few blocks from the castle and main museum. 

Looking forward to the city of Edinburgh and its treasures tomorrow ❤

Mary

I forgot last night, so here we go…

I wanted to have a “normal” Sunday today, so I slept late, ate a big breakfast, looked at some art, walked in the park, and sat and read for a long time. It was lovely.

The art was at the Wallace Collection, the park was Regent’s Park…that made the day a little more extraordinary.

The most intriguing thing I saw was a private park right next to Regents park.  It belongs to those that live at Parksquare apartments. Inside was a helicopter that arrived while i was spying through the fence. Mysterious and very rich looking individuals got out. Who are these people?

I find out later that the apartments rent for up to 5000 pounds per WEEK.

Ouch

Anyhoo,  it was sunny and 70.

Have a great Monday!

Words fail me. What an entirely lovely day.

From beginning to end, just the friendliest people at the castle and everywhere else.

Even the drunken soccer fan who fell asleep on my shoulder was such a dear lol.

I can’t say enough nice things about the employees at Windsor Castle. My tour guide Neal was so informative! For the first time ever, English history came to life for me. 

From the checker at Waitrose to the buskers in the metro, everyone was just delightful. 

I may be high on scones and English sunshine…and that’s okay!

Have the best of Saturdays yourselves!

Mary

The Victoria and Albert Museum was my first itinerary stop today. I’d been before but this place is just so great. Many new exhibit to see. The standout was a jewellery exhibit. Would highly recommend. 

When slow walking got old, I stopped in to the closest Catholic church for some religion. Luckily for me, it’s Good Friday. Very nice place but not many people.

Time for lunch means a short walk to Harrod’s department store. The first time I went here, the small town hick inside me was blown away.  Well, I’m older, wiser, and more well-travelled now and…..still amazing!!! What a dazzling display of ostentatious!!!!! I only bought snacks from the bakery lol.

Hyde park was really close and a good place to sit and eat. Always so peaceful and the sun was delightful.  I’ve been super lucky with the weather. Thanks, somebody!!

I felt like a walk,  so tripadvisor told me to go to the Chelsea Physic Garden about 1 mile away. It was spectacular. Admission was high, but so worth it. It’s a medicinal botanical garden dated from 1673. Free tours and a cute restaurant/gift shop make it worth several hours. Just stuffed full of plants from all over the world. So many cute old ladies!!

Another long ramble brought me close to Buckingham Palace. At the end of the day the crowds thin out, thank goodness. 

Piccadilly Street is good for window shopping and people watching. I spent the rest of the day in the West End, watching theater goers eat and drink. A bunch of stuff to see is close together there.  Covent Garden, the Royal Opera house, Trafalgar square, lots and LOTS of people to watch.

I only went home when my feet started hurting. I don’t want to be crippled tomorrow.

I look forward to Windsor tomorrow.  It’s an hour away by train.

Have a great day!