Train from Richmond Station to Waterloo to see Grandma & Grandpa Fortune at their hotel in the city, via walk along the Thames seeing all the vendors, hoards of people and feeling the Olympic buzz. Hard to know if a city this size is always this busy or the crowds are due to the Games.
Viewing screens along The Thames
Saw these bikes just outside the station that you can rent cheap and return at locations throughout the city. Something we hope to do but need to get used to being in a big city first.
These two Olympic Volunteers were kind and asked if we had any questions. Everyone has is so helpful!
Lunch at Grandma & Grandpa's hotel
Grandma & Grandpa off too Opening Ceremonies so us off to the London Eye, where pleasantly surprised no lines! Amazing views of the city and beyond, so smooth cant even tell you are moving. Great opportunity to get bearings and learn about the different landmarks.
The car above us on the Eye
Syd's token MVY t-shirt photo with Big Ben in the background
Dinner on the run in the Fresh Food Farmers Market where every nationality
Represented; Sydney - Pierogi w/meat & veggie, Shelby - Crepe w/Ham & Cheese, Jana - Sampling of Greek, Scott - spinach & feta strudel and tastings of salads. Everything so beautiful and yummy.
Race back to hotel via Underground, surprisingly slower than the train, to watch Opening Ceremonies.
Not that is was important, but everyone wanted to know how London was going to try and match the $300M technology driven Beijing opening ceremonies. They pulled off a good down to earth people driven ceremonies that featured a lot of British history and music.
The kids and I were hoping that they would have had Daniel Radcliff, Harry Potter, fly on a broom stick to light the torch. Nothing spectacular as seeing first hand the arrow light the torch in Barcelona. Now, not sure where the cauldron is going to be as it is currently in the middle of the stadium. We need our usual Olympic picture of us "holding" the torch. Stay tuned....
Token London pics -
Same but Different:
Ambulances are yellow and the sirens are extremely loud. They come in varying sizes too.
Taxis most often look like this but of varying colors. Inside, they are roomy and have extra seats that fold down to hold more passengers.
FPOD
Shelby: Seeing Grandma & Grandpa
Sydney: The London Eye!
Jana: Big Ben, people watching, London Eye & lunch with Gma & Gpa
Scott: London Eye and seeing my parents
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Location:Richmond, Upon The Thames, UK
1 comment:
I am so jealous you got to go on the Eye! That is something I would love to do! Can't wait to read more, the whole extended family is enjoying hearing about your adventures!
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