Bring on Global Warming I say!
I really don't know how people live here! I mean it is bloody freezing. Today isn't quite so bad but yesterday was just ridiculous. I had on a long sleeved t-shirt plus a cardigan plus my fuzzy wuzzy super warm cardigan (which is as warm you ever need on the coldest day in Sydney - on it's own) plus my suede jacket plus hat plus gloves plus scarf and I was still absolutely freezing. I felt like the Abominable Snowman or the Staypuff Marshmallow Man (for the Ghostbusters fans).
We did the double decker bus tour of London yesterday and despite the cold it was really great. We got off at the London Eye and had a "flight" on that. It is really spectacular. It was a very crisp clear blue-sky day so we got to see for miles and miles. Fantastic. Then we got off and took a ferry ride up the Thames River to the Tower of London. Again, very enjoyable and a beautiful view.
The problem with London is there are literally too many things to look at, it's top heavy on the beautiful, historic buildings department. You need a swivel head to see everything as you go past.
We didn't go inside the Tower of London but had a walk around the outside. We then caught our bus again and finished the tour. It was very enjoyable and sitting on the warm bus was just what we needed as we were all tired by then.
We got back to the hotel, regrouped, put Marianna in her stroller and went for a walk up to Kensington High Street. It was very busy and crowded so we turned around and found a little Italian restaurant for an early dinner. I have to say prices here really are horrific. I try not to do the maths but it's hard not to feel like we're being ripped off left, right and centre.
Anyway, this morning we went to the Australian High Commission and got Marianna's visa. All very easy, no fuss. Our last beaurocratic step. Since then we've been wandering around London. We had a Cornish Pasty for a late breakfast in The Strand and now we're at an Internet Cafe just near Traflagar Square and Nelson's Column. Amazing that old and new combine here so effortlessly. Jason is going to do the Beatles Tour this afternoon and I'll probably head home with the kids.
Jason says he doesn't recommend travelling to London with a 6 year old. Will has had his "testing" moments but that's to be expected I suppose.
Anyway, we arrive home on Qantas flight QF 30 on Thursday 22/12 at 9:35 pm. However, if anyone is thinking of coming to the airport please check with the airline as our plane will probably have to take off from Heathrow and then refuel again at another British airport due to the petrol tank fire here at Heathrow.
Can't wait to get home! Thanks to everyone for your comments. They've been great. See you all soon!
We did the double decker bus tour of London yesterday and despite the cold it was really great. We got off at the London Eye and had a "flight" on that. It is really spectacular. It was a very crisp clear blue-sky day so we got to see for miles and miles. Fantastic. Then we got off and took a ferry ride up the Thames River to the Tower of London. Again, very enjoyable and a beautiful view.
The problem with London is there are literally too many things to look at, it's top heavy on the beautiful, historic buildings department. You need a swivel head to see everything as you go past.
We didn't go inside the Tower of London but had a walk around the outside. We then caught our bus again and finished the tour. It was very enjoyable and sitting on the warm bus was just what we needed as we were all tired by then.
We got back to the hotel, regrouped, put Marianna in her stroller and went for a walk up to Kensington High Street. It was very busy and crowded so we turned around and found a little Italian restaurant for an early dinner. I have to say prices here really are horrific. I try not to do the maths but it's hard not to feel like we're being ripped off left, right and centre.
Anyway, this morning we went to the Australian High Commission and got Marianna's visa. All very easy, no fuss. Our last beaurocratic step. Since then we've been wandering around London. We had a Cornish Pasty for a late breakfast in The Strand and now we're at an Internet Cafe just near Traflagar Square and Nelson's Column. Amazing that old and new combine here so effortlessly. Jason is going to do the Beatles Tour this afternoon and I'll probably head home with the kids.
Jason says he doesn't recommend travelling to London with a 6 year old. Will has had his "testing" moments but that's to be expected I suppose.
Anyway, we arrive home on Qantas flight QF 30 on Thursday 22/12 at 9:35 pm. However, if anyone is thinking of coming to the airport please check with the airline as our plane will probably have to take off from Heathrow and then refuel again at another British airport due to the petrol tank fire here at Heathrow.
Can't wait to get home! Thanks to everyone for your comments. They've been great. See you all soon!
posted by deepkickgirl @ 4:01 AM
1 Comments:
At 7:25 PM,
Kath Lockett said…
It's nearly over - what an adventure you've had, yet the *real* adventure is about to begin as you come home with a new member of your family. Hope youse four have a happy Christmas!
K xo
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