Friday 15 June 2012

London

St. Pancras Station

Inside St. Pancras Station

Apparently changing one's name (from maiden to married) on one's documents is not as quick as one would think. Long story short (too late), I didn't get my passport, etc. back in time and we had to cancel our trip to France. Boo.

The good news? My wonderful husband took me to London for a few days, instead.

Though I had been before, I had never done the tourist thing. It was fantastic. We did an open-top bus tour, including a river tour of the Thames (Definitely do this. It was amazing; not too tourist-y). We ate gluten free pizza, and TONS of sushi. And we visited all of our favourite pubs.

For the record: Yes. I went to Ladurée first (and two times after that). And, yes. I spent 20 minutes walking around Whole Foods savoring the atmosphere; it felt like visiting an old friend.

Things I learned: 1) The word "hangover" originated in the days when public hangings were a good excuse for a party. 2) The Lady of Justice statue on top of the Old Bailey is not blindfolded. 3) Savile Row is spelled with one "l". and 4) London is awesome.

I'm sold.

Ladurée macarons


Victoria Station

Jubilee Flags & Crown Estate Lights. The crowns on top of the lights indicate that the land is part of the Crown Estate—they pay rent to the Queen.
  
Big Ben

The South Bank Lion & The London Eye
  
The Old Bailey — "Defend The Children Of The Poor And Punish The Wrongdoer"

The Old Bailey

Door Knocker in the Legal District of London

Tower Bridge

The Tower of London

Watneys Pimlico Ales

Jubilee Flags

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2 comments:

  1. Jen19 June, 2012 14:02

    Why am I just now realizing that macaroons are gluten free? Also, I simply must have that door knocker.

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    1. liz evans20 June, 2012 08:58

      I know! I had no idea until last fall when my sister visited. They're amazing. And, there are so many good door knockers over here, it's ridiculous.

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