Kew Gardens, located in West London, comprises over 300 acres of land with a myriad of attractions, including numerous glass houses, gardens, a palace (a very small palace), restaurants and shops. First I visited the Palm House, a tropical rainforest…
Yesterday I spent the day sightseeing. I visited the London Bridge, The Design Museum, Hay’s Galleria, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to enter the abbey since services were being held. I will again, let the pictures…
After my punting expedition, I continued exploring the buildings and town of Cambridge.
During my day trip to Cambridge I went punting on Cam River. This leisurely ride is a great way to see the historic college buildings, beautifully tended greenery, and fascinating arched bridges from the 1800s.
It’s peppermint tea this evening at Cafe de Pierre, a couple blocks from my hotel. A screaming bus of tourists just whizzed by the cafe. Seriously, loads of people on the open top level of a red double decker literally…
Though sore from the previous day’s exercise and spaced from lack of sleep, I headed toward the Apple store on Regent Street anticipating success in obtaining a camera connector. When I arrived on the scene around 10:30 I was mildly…
I slept better last night and got up around 8:30. I took The Tube to Kings Cross railway station to catch a train to Cambridge. Catching the train was an experience. After obtaining a roundtrip pass I walked out of…
Aware of how long I lost myself in the library the previous day and expecting I’d repeat the experience, I really wanted to make an early start. Unfortunately, I hadn’t slept well and even heading out at 10:30 was a…
It’s after 10 and tonight I’m enjoying an egg mayonaise sandwich along with a cup of orange and coconut tea in the hotel lounge. Nice and light. I slept well last night and set out around 10:30 this morning. My…
After exploring the general area around my hotel and visiting a bookstore, I was fading fast. But a latte and a shower (once I was able to check into my hotel room around 3pm) helped me feel refreshed and I…
I have arrived in London running on very little sleep. My iPad is telling me it is 4:44 am at home. (Yes, Vanette, my angels are with me! Love it!) Is that the right time? It’s hard to ascertain since…
Hope Valley, approximately 35 minutes south of Lake Tahoe, is a beautiful gem tucked in the Sierra Mountains. This is the first time I have gone snowshoeing, which is great fun. The quiet brisk air and the vibrance of the…