There are probably no more disparate tourist attractions in London than the Tower of London and the Sky Garden. One is the intense history of the city, preserved for the ages, the other is so brand-spanking-new it almost smells of fresh paint. I visited both the Tower (the historical heart of the city) and Sky... Continue Reading →

During my 2 week trip to London, I stayed in what's known as Southwark, on the south side of the Thames. It's also called Bankside and South Bank, but I was right off Southwark Street, so for the purposes of this short set, I'm going to call it Southwark (which, by the way, is pronounced... Continue Reading →

My third Photo Set from my London 2016 visit features pics from Notting Hill, one of my favorite places to visit and roam around in the city, especially on a Saturday when the antiques market (along with produce and other things) is up and running. While I'm not big on crowds--and this is certainly crowded... Continue Reading →

I spent 2 whole wonderful weeks in London from Nov. 23rd through Dec. 8th. It was the longest vacation of my life and each day was a new discovery as I explored this amazing city, its museums and bookstores, and just walked my feet off (over 125 miles in those 2 weeks!). While I can't... Continue Reading →