Monthly Archives: April 2012
A-MAZE-ing
After a late start, we caught the Tube to Wimbledon (sadly we did not see any “wombles”) and then a National Rail service to Hampton Court Palace. Approaching from the Thames, you get a feeling of how huge this palace complex is Originally a playground for the likes of King Henry VIII and his many … Continue reading
Light
The light here in London is different – let me explain, briefly. We have been out and about in “bright” sunlight and have not felt the need to wear sunglasses, it is warm in the light but not that bright, even when it is clear blue skies. There is a slight haze, but the angle … Continue reading
Shop ’til you drop
We had always planned to do the big department stores and today was the day. After a little sleep in, we caught the tube to Bond Street station, then walked Oxford Street (more than monopoly references to us now) to Marks and Spencer’s. Here we bought some clothes, marveled at the range of underwear, then … Continue reading