tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post8588704766901809226..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : Travel Tales of London, Part 2Bookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-45257941396590077242012-04-11T13:29:31.932-05:002012-04-11T13:29:31.932-05:00Thanks, Trish! It's funny, I was standing the...Thanks, Trish! It's funny, I was standing there thinking, "I am so typical, snapping a dozen pictures of Big Ben," while I was clicking away. But, it's very photogenic and pretty so I decided it's okay to be a tourist if that's what you feel like or blend in, if you prefer, regardless of how many times you've seen Big Ben and all the other touristy bits. London is just a great place to be.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78884415520228351012012-04-11T13:04:01.794-05:002012-04-11T13:04:01.794-05:00Ok. All of your pictures are stunning but the Big ...Ok. All of your pictures are stunning but the Big Ben pictures?! GORGEOUS.Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-81769648464665341682012-04-09T20:45:05.148-05:002012-04-09T20:45:05.148-05:00Isn't the Royal Albert pretty at night?
We ...Isn't the Royal Albert pretty at night? <br /><br />We were fortunate not to be dragging luggage while we were trying to figure out which floor we should be on. It was pretty funny, especially when D. *very quietly* inserted the key into the wrong door, just to check. LOL<br /><br />The food was awesome. We mostly eat normal, homecooked meals, too. I think the older you get, the more you feel like there's no point to eating that disgusting crap. It isn't satisfying. We usually do eat from grocery-store fare in England, but typically pre-made salads and sandwiches (which are surprisingly good). It was exciting to have an oven and a chance to try some of their easy-cook oven foods. We pretty much loved everything we tried, although I wasn't hot on the lamb. But, honestly, I'm not a big fan of lamb, period.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-39848486406868405942012-04-09T20:20:24.784-05:002012-04-09T20:20:24.784-05:00I love the lighting in the photo of the Royal Albe...I love the lighting in the photo of the Royal Albert. Gorgeous!<br /><br />I laughed at your story about the 3rd floor British or American style. We had a similar situation when we arrived at our friends' flat. They had a good laugh about it!<br /><br />That food looks and sounds delicious! I rarely ever buy microwavable food anymore. It NEVER tastes as good as the packaging indicates and I'm always disappointed. I'd rather eat yogurt and fruit than something mediocre or awful! Lucky you to discover such treats.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345657431432380804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53543258375407191852012-04-05T07:02:51.984-05:002012-04-05T07:02:51.984-05:00If you asked me, I'd tell you any excuse to go...If you asked me, I'd tell you any excuse to go to London is a good one. ;)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-48756728293174252982012-04-04T21:55:06.630-05:002012-04-04T21:55:06.630-05:00Just reading this makes me want to go back to Lond...Just reading this makes me want to go back to London sooooo bad!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-64294593525688017102012-04-03T15:44:52.638-05:002012-04-03T15:44:52.638-05:00Thanks, Paula!Thanks, Paula!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-38609079400289472392012-04-03T14:42:35.720-05:002012-04-03T14:42:35.720-05:00Loved this post Nancy! Awesome pictures and writin...Loved this post Nancy! Awesome pictures and writing.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926149489492095024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-78117636477464726192012-04-03T13:28:12.943-05:002012-04-03T13:28:12.943-05:00Oh, lucky Anne! Germany is way up there on my wis...Oh, lucky Anne! Germany is way up there on my wish list of places to go. London is awesome. We know it as well as tourists can, having been there a few times, so we always feel very comfortable visiting. These days, we enjoy a lot of long walks along the Thames, in Greenwich (coming up, soon), etc. It's nice once you know the city well enough to feel like you don't have to hit every single touristy place but can just enjoy the museums, theatres and atmosphere. I'll look at your photos, later on! Have to dash out the door to work out, but I love seeing other folks' travel photos!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2300239444470600452012-04-03T11:03:54.992-05:002012-04-03T11:03:54.992-05:00I'm so envious! We took a wonderful trip to GB...I'm so envious! We took a wonderful trip to GB and Germany last summer and I've been ready to go back since I got the laundry finished. :) I would love to spend a week in London; you're giving me some wonderful ideas for the next time I travel there. There will definitely be a next time! Must! Go! Back!<br /><br />Here's our picture collection if you're feeling like browsing someone else's travel photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bennettanneb/collections/72157627395724789/Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13283637574752935837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79213175685853215822012-04-01T12:51:44.513-05:002012-04-01T12:51:44.513-05:00Know the feeling. I felt that way all week, with ...Know the feeling. I felt that way all week, with hubby back in England. I'm so glad to have the two guys home that I've been skirting the computer. Just snapped pics of a snake and had to load them, so here I am! Hope D. comes home to fetch you soon.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-30575546993719754482012-04-01T12:39:44.145-05:002012-04-01T12:39:44.145-05:00Thanks, Andi! I'm glad you enjoyed this post....Thanks, Andi! I'm glad you enjoyed this post. It was a wonderful trip. I love traveling. I didn't get to go much of anywhere (except Oklahoma) -- and almost never without the kids -- for at least two decades. I'm trying to make up for lost time, here. LOL No plans for summer, though, so far.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46468876020952490692012-04-01T10:33:26.591-05:002012-04-01T10:33:26.591-05:00Loved reading this post, Nancy. It sounds like suc...Loved reading this post, Nancy. It sounds like such a great trip, and it leaves me wishing to do some serious traveling!Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-24569825280004165892012-04-01T09:20:30.125-05:002012-04-01T09:20:30.125-05:00Thank you. Sleep is fine but a house all to mysel...Thank you. Sleep is fine but a house all to myself is even better. The man just left to go fishing but has promised to be back to take me to the garden store in a few hours. Going a bit stir crazy, actually.Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17276325745173128662012-03-30T18:00:32.681-05:002012-03-30T18:00:32.681-05:00Thanks, Jenclair! Yes, staying in a flat was abso...Thanks, Jenclair! Yes, staying in a flat was absolutely wonderful - much more relaxing than a week in a hotel. Being able to cook meals was definitely a huge bonus, as well.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-15529848017858455442012-03-30T17:56:18.880-05:002012-03-30T17:56:18.880-05:00Love the pic of Big Ben, and staying in a flat is ...Love the pic of Big Ben, and staying in a flat is the way to go!jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-38256073412324769162012-03-30T16:13:55.445-05:002012-03-30T16:13:55.445-05:00Isn't that expression great? Yeah, the frozen...Isn't that expression great? Yeah, the frozen food shocked us both. There's nothing but microwavable slop available here, and the moment we find something we like it seems to be promptly discontinued or, at least, no longer stocked. I've always loved the cheese and yogurt in the UK, but it still surprises me how much better it tastes.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-27300742403023744422012-03-30T16:06:40.119-05:002012-03-30T16:06:40.119-05:00You should rest, Carrie! Yes, of course you may b...You should rest, Carrie! Yes, of course you may borrow my clouds! Now, go back to bed. Sleep is healing. Hugs to you!!!Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-34316176635747674832012-03-30T15:50:11.816-05:002012-03-30T15:50:11.816-05:00Those are wonderful photos, and I love the look on...Those are wonderful photos, and I love the look on the man in the green shirt's face! I'm shocked that the frozen food was so good, since ours here is definitely not delectable. Also wondering about the milk. I'm sure I had some in the UK, but it's been years so I really don't remember a difference.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51391526808287628272012-03-30T14:26:34.196-05:002012-03-30T14:26:34.196-05:00Lovely lovely lovely. (and now I'm tired. sil...Lovely lovely lovely. (and now I'm tired. silly me trying to be up and blogging already...) Can I borrow that cloud photo to post on my blog with FULL credit and link to you?? cuz I will be posting a review of Cloud Atlas if I don't sleep away my afternoon and love that photo! you are masterful. Whaddya say?Carehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06478474870247729611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-1627556999151653202012-03-30T13:43:37.262-05:002012-03-30T13:43:37.262-05:00Oh, yes, Zibilee. You need to go. London is such...Oh, yes, Zibilee. You need to go. London is such a fabulous place, especially if you love history. We took our kids there for Spring Break, one year. It's an education. I wondered if people would think it's ridiculous that I mentioned the groceries! LOL Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed this post. :)Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63651236669531685542012-03-30T08:42:35.231-05:002012-03-30T08:42:35.231-05:00This sounds like such an amazing trip, and like so...This sounds like such an amazing trip, and like something that I need to do at least once in my lifetime! I love that you highlighted each and every bit including the amazing dinners you got at the grocery! What wonderful photos as well! Great post today!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-9151959243771947512012-03-30T05:00:21.643-05:002012-03-30T05:00:21.643-05:00Thanks, Jill! I had a great time playing with the...Thanks, Jill! I had a great time playing with the camera on this trip (and the post-processing is a bit of a kick, too, since Picasa's added some nice new features).Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-2015201025991440232012-03-29T22:50:40.084-05:002012-03-29T22:50:40.084-05:00Lovely photos! I especially like the shot of Big B...Lovely photos! I especially like the shot of Big Ben.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-73420998590489366782012-03-29T18:07:58.111-05:002012-03-29T18:07:58.111-05:00You are a lucky chick, Marg. I've always wish...You are a lucky chick, Marg. I've always wished to live in the UK for a while. <br /><br />Yep, never tiresome to see the same landmarks. We no longer do certain things, like going <i>into</i> the Tower of London (so crowded!), but you don't have to go inside to enjoy walking past Traitor's Gate and ogling the Tower Bridge. London is such a great place to visit. I just can't get enough of it.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.com