We have landed in jolly, old England after a 2 hour 15 minute ride from Paris under the England Channel. We had a fabulous cabbie coming in who was so excited to have people who spoke English in his cab that he gave us a nice little tour along the route. Our hotel literally looks at Queen Elizabeth's backyard at Buckingham Palace. It is easy walking distance to many of the spots we want to see while here.
We took off looking for fish and chips at 5:30 and landed at a great little spot behind the hotel. The fish was excellent as were the chips. Geoff chatted up an elderly couple at the next tab,e and we had quite a laugh with them about France, and bees, and the Euro, and whatnot. The gentleman took Geoff's beekeeper card and told us that he, Larry, and Margaret would send along a Christmas card! I hope he does. They really were fabulous.
After dinner, Caterina and I strolled up to the palace and took a few pictures of the place lit up. It is really quite a bit smaller than I expected, but maybe it is because it was night. We didn't walk for long as it is FREEZING here! Temps below 32 degrees tonight. I miss Rome and its sun. The sun sets way too early here!
Tomorrow we are doing the bus around London tour then a river ride to the Tower. Check in and see what happens!
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