We have our first guest contributor!! And, very appropriately, it's Sara Parr who is one of the Bremer Blog's most loyal and frequent readers. As you may know, if you've read the blog recently, Sara and Jeff just spent a few days with us in London and Sara wrote a great recap of what they did. I wanted to share this with everyone because they were amazing tourists (and I mean that in a good way). They saw a ton of sights, hit the major landmarks, explored cool neighborhoods, and really made the most of their days. I know an "on the go" schedule isn't for everyone, but if you are wondering what to do on your next visit to London, here are a few ideas...
Sara and Jeff's London Visit
April 24 – May 1, 2008
Friday April 25
Arrived and…straight to a pub, of course! LOVE Hampstead. Feels very English…little cobblestone alleys and walkways. Bugaboo strollers everywhere. Went to the Holly Bush on the hill…can see the London skyline. Then to the Flask for dinner (fish and chips!). Pooped from travel so off to bed in the Bremer's AWESOME house.
Saturday April 26
Up and at 'em…Portobello market in Notting Hill. GORGEOUS weather…warm! Walked through Hyde Park. Market OK…lunch delicious. Walked around Notting Hill then to Primrose Hill. Gorgeous views, park packed. Love the Primrose Hill area…where Saucy Mossy hangs out! Back to Hampstead…nap for Jeff, American BBQ with a bunch of Americans in Hampstead. Dinner in Camden Town (where Winehouse hangs out, edgier area like the Haight). Back to Ye Old White Bear in Hampstead to meet up with the American BBQ crew. Fun pub! Warm enough we could sit outside at 10pm!
Sunday April 27
Flower market at Columbia road…super cool! Then to Harrod's and the Food Halls. Then a drink to rest our feet at the top floor of Harvey Nichols. Another walk through Hyde Park, back to Hampstead where Rachel prepared an amazing wine and cheese spread, followed by dinner. So nice to be able to have relaxing home touches on a trip like this!!
Monday April 28
Jeff and Sara hit the tourist circuit!!! Jeff planned an incredible day…didn't think it was possible to hit everything he had planned, but we did it!! Started at the British Museum (a little cluttered, lots of little artifact-y things) then a walk through the West End (Rick Steves!). Cute streets with cute shops. Lunch then walked to Trafalgar Square…very impressive! Then on the Big Bus Tour past all the main sights! Bus ended at Tower Bridge and included a river cruise back down the Thames to Parliament. Really enjoyed the cruise back…great views. A quick walk back up Whitehall past 10 Downing Street to Trafalgar Square to catch the awesome Northern Line! Drinks at the Horseshoe in Hampstead followed by dim sum at Ping Pong.
Tuesday April 29
National Gallery – very nice. Love how the British museums are free! Walked down the Mall to Buckingham Palace. Encountered our first crowds of the trip. Saw the changing of the guard. Nothing super special, but we saw it. Then we got on the Kensington line of the Big Bus and that was probably not the best choice! Lots of traffic over in that area, so it took forever, plus it started to rain so sitting up top wasn't possible. I wanted to see Kensington Palace, but we flew past it in a flash…this is the only part I wouldn't recommend! But we got back on track and headed to St Paul's. Climbed up the teeny winding staircases to the very very top! I thought it was super cool! Then across the Millennium bridge to the Tate Modern…also very cool. Perfect bldg for a modern museum. Walked to the London Bridge stop (that awesome Northern line again!) and home to Hampstead for dinner at Frascati.
Wednesday April 30
Westminster Abbey. Very cool! Very unique…a cluttered, jam-packed, random mix of statues and coffins. Never seen anything like it! Took the afternoon off relaxing in Hampstead – I went for a walk through town and the Heath, Jeff did some studying. Gearing up for Paris. Rachel cooked another fabulous send-off meal for us.
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