last spring, for one month, i commuted to London daily for a course i was taking. having never been before, it was love at first sight as soon as i stepped off the train into st. pancras international train station. although i didn't get to see much of london while i was attending the course, i was smitten.
i've had the opportunity to visit london since, including for the london marathon - it was CRAZY CROWDED - and most recently over the holidays during my niece's visit. although we live only about an hour North, whether by car or by train, getting into the city isn't cheap. but so worth it.
we took the train into london - during off peak hours to save some money - and started our day in westminster at the iconical big ben (click on links for more info) clock tower. we ended our day in covent garden at another iconic spot - punch and judy's pub.
//until next time london!//
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call me crazy - ya wouldn't be the 1st - but i love the london underground. it susrprisingly clean and easy to navigate, except when their are line closures, like there were on the day we visited with my niece and her beau (above)!
i love the industrial look of this station.
big ben in ALL of his glory.
the clock tower is part of the palace of westminster, where the house of parliament is located.
two 'bobbies' or policemen guarding one of the entrances.
sadly we didn't have time to go inside and tour the abbey, but barry and i are planning to do it during one of our next trips
this is one of my favorite pics from that day - filled with iconic images of london
statue of king richard outside of palace of westminster
picture of the london eye.
The Shard - reportedly it will be Europe's tallest building once completed.
lunch!
i have to confess that i have no idea what building is pictured, but apprently thought it important looking enough to photograph.
posing in front of the tower of london. line was too long. and we don't like to wait. next time - yeah that's it, next time.
another view of tower of london from the thames.
i know i keep going on about the tube, but seriously, how cool is it that the underground stations feature live music? i mean.
two of my favorite people on this earth in covent garden during the holidays. it doesn't get any betta.
covent garden decked out in it's holiday finest
more live (free) music!
no, we didn't go (i don't do musicals, i'm weird like that) but i do love a good marquee like!
zomg! we were scouring the streets and stumbled upon carluccio's (a well known italian cook here in the uk) and even though we waited an hour to be seated, it was worth every last bite.
the restaurant features a yummy shop. just look at the size of those meringues!
our dreamy starter.
we shared the trio of pasta, trying each other's. nom nom nom.
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bedford train station bound!
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