How does one explain the energy and diversity of London to someone who has not been there. Maybe its just the country bumpkin in me who is not accustomed to big bustling cities anymore but London is alive with an electric pulsating modern energy all the while being surrounded by the respect of ancient splendor and not to forget royalty.
Having visited London previously it was easier to navigate and get around by myself (with the help of modern applications) while Pete was working and was grateful to have the time to practice my photography skills.
I reckon you could visit the UK every other week for years and not see the same thing twice, however there were “people similarities” I noticed from this and previous trips – commuters are seemingly always running late as they rush around at a frantic pace not making eye contact or acknowledging anyone else as they are too busy being absorbed by the mobile phones and how many extremely young girls are pushing babies around in prams – almost as if its a fashion statement and it seems the order of the day is wearing ripped sometimes barely there denims or plastic/pleather pants and as much makeup as possible with dolled up hairdo’s however very ill kept nails.
We walked as much as possible, averaging around 20 000 steps a day which was surprisingly easy and enjoyable. We would have missed so much had we traveled by tube and where possible took buses versus the underground to take in all the glorious scenery when it was just too far to walk.
My favourite of all in the UK are the parks, I could make a trip of park visiting alone – they are all magnificent and I still have so many more to visit.
Think I need to start my “to see wish list” for our next trip…
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Those photos are beautiful…I feel like I were there with you 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Mandy.
Aww, you are so kind Angie, thank you. 🙂 xo
Ah London. I’m not a big city person – never have been. But my daughter lived there for four years and I couldn’t stay away!!! We went so often. The pubs, the parks, the museums… and I found it so easy to navigate. I probably won’t go back now that she’s stateside, but at least I took advantage of her being there. Great photos. Glad you had good weather. It never rained once when I visited!
How wonderful you were able to visit so much Mimi. I must admit I much prefer the UK in summer but then again I am just a summer girl. 😀 It’s also strange getting used to it being dark by 16h30 in the afternoon in Autumn. Have a beautiful week. 🙂 xo
Except for the crowds! I went once in December and it was magical.
Oh yes, the crowds is something to become accustomed to. xo
Stunning photos! I’m a Londoner (or at least I was for 40 years!) and I agree, there’s no way you could see and know all of London. We’ve just got back from 4 days in Madeira and were doing 15-20k steps a day which felt good and allowed us to see so much! I’m so sorry we didn’t get to meet up but I’m glad you had such a great trip xxx
Its amazing how much London has to offer! How fantastic to do 15-20K steps – wish I could do it every day. Some days I don’t quite reach 5000.
Fear not, we will always be back to visit the UK – hopefully sooner than later then we can have another catch up. xoxo
I agree that you see so much more when you walk. I also love London and note your observations. People all over are too absorbed in their phones!
Its astounding how many people are taken up by their phones. 🙂 xo
I discovered your blog through your comment on Tandy’s blog and am so delighted by your pictorial stroll through London. I haven’t been there in years, and it was lovely to see it through your eyes. 🙂
Hi there, so kind of you to stop by, thank you. Glad you enjoyed the pics. I tried not to take the same pics as previous trips. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
OOOmmmmggg, did you take those photos of Charles? WHAAAT!!? xxxx
Yip, I did. Have others too – I can email them all to you if you like? xoxoxo
Loved all your photos and they brought back memories of our recent time spent in London. Weren’t you lucky to get the photos of Prince Charles. It appears you were near the front line. 🙂
It was per chance we were able to see Prince Charles and yes, it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to be in the front line. 😀 xo
Just wanted to stop back by and wish you a Happy New Year.
Karen, so very very sorry for the extremely late well wishes to you for a magical 2019. Clearly I have got off to a slower start. 🙂 xo
Beautiful photos and so lovely to see London on a blue-sky day. London is surely one of the world’s best cities. I haven’t been there for a very long time – must fix that! xx
Thanks so much Charlie. If I had a choice, I’d visit the UK in the summer, I’m not one for the cold. Trust you have been well. xo