September 15 The National Gallery reigns over Trafalgar Square with two massive, bronze lions and a giant blue rooster guarding the entry. A marathon concluded in Trafalgar Square today and to no one’s surprise, two Kenyan women came in first and second. I was sleep deprived and exhausted which made the visit a bit […]
September 14 Another day at the British Museum. We saw every manner of artifact from every century and culture. Viking hoards of gold, mummies, Assyrian wall friezes. After a while it’s a little overwhelming and needed a slow lunch in the restaurant. The Elgin marbles are so beautifully displayed in the bright, white galleries. On […]
September 12 Expanded bus tour took us through Mayfair and Kensington. One property in Kensington cost 300 million pounds. Mind boggling. Spent the afternoon at the magnificent Victoria and Albert museum. It houses every form and era of decorative art from all corners of the globe. Glass, porcelain, silver, fashion, sculpture and jewelry, rooms and […]
September 11 Hop on hop off buses run in major cities of the world. Being able to jump on and off at regular 15 minute intervals is convenient travel for those like myself with limited mobility. We sat on the open air, upper deck under cloudy, brisk skies listening to recorded commentary with historical information […]
September Museum Trip to London and Amsterdam For two consecutive years I had booked and then canceled trips to Europe due to back problems. After a lot of physical therapy, shots and medication, Paul and I were finally able to go this September. You’ve heard the expression ‘ your eyes were too big for your […]
