London 2012, first full day!

Today was excellent! I'm writing from a pub, The Famous Euston Flyer, enjoying a club sandwich with bacon (slices of ham) and chips (French fries), and wine. There are approximately 20 beers on tap, but since I still haven't acquired the taste, I'm enjoying wine!
The day started with the Royal Bike Tour. We saw Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Trafalager Square, Big Ben, and much more!! We endured a combination of wind, rain, sun, and heat; classic London, our guide said. The group was small, only five of us, and I was the youngest by at least 20 years. During our ride, we stopped for lunch, and I chose the café inside the National Gallery. It turned out to be an excellent choice because the millionaire's shortbread was divine. It's a shortbread cookie topped with caramel and a disc of chocolate. Yum!!
After the bike tour I went to the daily church service at Westminster Abbey. Simply amazing!! It was pretty cool to think of everything that's happened there and everyone who's buried there. I happened upon Sir Isaac Newton's burial site which was cool.
I followed church with a ride on the London Eye. Very cool, though next time I'll definitely wait until dark because I bet the city is simply brilliant at night!!!
I'm headed home after I finish this glass of wine. Early start tomorrow as I'm headed to Oxford College, Windsor Castle, and Shakespeare's birthplace!

A year later. London 2012

I figured a trip to London was a good way to start up my blog again. Mainly because I want to remember everything on my first trip outside of north America!

Left 4.24.12 at 18:55, and after a mostly comfortable flight with free wine, decent food, and my own row, landed in London at 12:00 local time on 4.25.12. Brandi Carlile was on my plane, too! Do you know who she is? If not, look her up, she's rockin, literally -and figuratively!

The adventure of getting to Pax Lodge wasnt terrible, but I think it felt long because I was extremely tired and my bags felt heavier than I remembered them being when I packed them!

Made it to the lodge. It's in a cute little part of London with quiet streets and homes surrounding. After a nap I felt energized and ready to head out.

I had high tea at the Palm Court, Langham Hotel, and it was divine. I had their signature Langham Tea, finger sandwiches, awesome pastries, and of course, scones!!

I'm back at the lodge now, and ready for bed. Looking forward to a full day of adventuring tomorrow: Bike Tour, and a ride on the London Eye!!

Disclaimer: I've never blogged from my phone before, so I have no idea what kind of order these pictures from high tea will be in. :)