Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Family Hits London

I just got back from vacation with Keena, Grigo, and Rica. We had a great time exploring the UK. The trip was relaxing and a bit entertaining as Rica was sick most of the time. Do we have stories to tell her when she is older! Let's just say....she left her mark all over the UK. :)

Keena and Grigo stayed just around the corner from my place in Shoreditch which made things very easy in London. We did most meals at my place and took the bus to places to explore. On Saturday, we took a double decker bus (Rica really liked it) to Buckingham Palace to say "hi" to the Queen.

From there, we walked through St. James Park and had ice cream. It had amazing flowers as usual.

From there, we walked over to Parliament to look at Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

By this time, Keena and Grigo were walking zombies as they were experiencing jet lag. We decided to head home.

On Sunday, since it was raining we took the bus to the Tate Modern museum. Rica had a wonderful time yelling at modern art. She was one of the toughest critics around. At the Tate, Grigo and Rica take a coffee/milk break.

And then Rica and I played around.

After the museum, we walked around London. Rica was able to get her first pub food in London.

In the end, however, it was just too much!

We ended Sunday on a high note making plans for Monday to hit the Tower of London. Unfortunately, Rica got very sick that night and we canceled everything for Monday. Instead, we picked up the rental car and headed to Brighton to meet up with K&G's friend, Anna.
More tomorrow on Brighton.

4 comments:

Julien said...

Kerry -- I'm really enjoying your blog. Thanks for the photos and your wry comments.
Julien

Miss Schmetterling said...

Kerrrryyyy!! Love the update! Rica is so cute!! Awww!

Puma said...

You looked like a natural poised behind that stroller, Ker. Watch it ;-)

KL said...

So that we don't get sued, you should post a disclaimer warning that parents who serve British pub food to their children do so at their (and their children's) own risk!!! Our experience is certainly proof of the unpleasant possibilities that may result. . .