Lively London

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“I’d rather have a passport full of stamps than a house full of stuff.” – unknown

We spent a week in London and here are just a few highlights. This is one of our favorite underground (tube) stops – Russell Square.
And an old favorite place to stay – Murph found this jewel of a spot 50 years ago and it’s still lovely today.
We used many forms of transport – buses and
escalators bringing us up from the “tubes” that are often deep underground.
The Underground is a great place for a jostling, people watching experience.
Floating down the Regent Canal was a relaxing way to spend an hour or so.
After that we walked back along the canal to Regent Park.
This is the Queen’s Garden in Regents Park.
One evening we went to see Hamilton – an unforgettable experience!
Another highlight was a train ride out to see Hampton Court with it’s wonderful façade.
I love it’s chimneys.
Just love them!
One evening we walked a few blocks from our place in Bloomsbury to Granary Square. London is always updating and renewing….
A thrill for any Beatles fan was this exhibit that we went to at the National Portrait Gallery. There were many photos on display that Paul had taken in this two year period. The following few pics are for my fellow Beatle lovers ❤️
One morning we toured Buckingham Palace.
Where we agreed that this was NOT a job we’d like to have!
The Tower Bridge – spectacular as always.
The White Tower – built in 1086 has been used as a royal palace and a prison. Thomas More & Anne Boleyn both spent time in this tower and ultimately – lost their heads!
Big Ben underwent a four year rehabilitation and we think the end result is magnificent – just look at that blue face! Oh and it sounded great, too ‼️
So many wonderful parks to stroll.
Tavistock Park has this touching statue of Gandhi.
And Eros is in Piccadilly Circus.
There are blue plaques all over town with historical information. Fun to stop and read them – well, maybe Lenin is a poor example of “fun”. 😂
A trip to Selfridge’s is often cool – they have particularly nice windows.
Just a fun shot of the London Eye with a plane flying by.
Oh yeah, and I may have kissed a bear while we were in London…😊
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  6. Brings back fond memories of London. Thanks for sharing. 

    LorettaSpread Love ❤️

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  7. Your energy is absolutely amazing! I was in London last Monday visiting the Wallace Collection (dog portraits!) with my friend Catherine, and one visit + lunch was as much as I could do…
    Well done you.

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