Monthly Archives: August 2015

Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Paul

Today we visited one of our favorite London sites…Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. We love the trees, wide open spaces, the people, the flowers, and the ducks. After a lunch and a bit of rugby and soccer in a Bayswater … Continue reading →

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The Tate Modern Museum

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jean

As we visit museums this year I find my eye caught by much that was of less interest to me a few years ago. I still love the Impressionists / post-impressionists and old masters, but my appreciation for a wider … Continue reading →

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Whose Suitcase Is This?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Jean

Wrote this early on and forgot to post it . . . It was a long flight, well two flights – one to DC, the second to London. Over 12 hours in the air and lots of mid-America agriculture to … Continue reading →

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Borough Market and Much More

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Paul

Today we walked toward London Bridge and Borough Market, which we read about in one of the guide books in our apartment. It is a large public market in what appears to be an old train station. From the market … Continue reading →

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High Society

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we rested. I have been having extreme allergy symptoms. This seems to be caused by the air pollution. Cyclists are now buying mini-gas masks to wear for their commute. I’m doubling down on antihistamines and looking forward to France. … Continue reading →

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From Cricket to the Elgin Marbles . . .

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Jean

This trip to London has involved a lot of new experiences for us, mixed in with some old favourites. Paul has faithfully recorded our daily adventures and I’ll try not to duplicate anything. Some of the things that stand out … Continue reading →

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The Tate

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we went to the Tate. There is so much to see there that I cannot begin to summarize in one post. The collection is stunning and changes each time we visit because they own so much art and it … Continue reading →

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The British Museum

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Paul

Today we made our first visit ever to The British Museum. It’s less than a two mile walk from our apartment. Museums such as this give me very mixed feelings. I remember as a child spending days roaming the halls of … Continue reading →

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Night Along The Thames

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Paul

Last evening after dinner we decided to take a walk to watch the sun set over Parliament. (Literally, not figuratively!) Every city looks different after dark. We enjoyed the winding down of activities along the south bank of the Thames. … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Hood

Posted on August 2, 2015 by Paul

This afternoon we explored our own neighborhood. A nearby park surrounds the Imperial War Museum and we wanted to find William Bligh’s house. The park had beautiful gardens. Flowers have always been among my favorite subjects for photography. Here are … Continue reading →

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