The Suitcases Are Calling

We leave for the airport (and London!) in less than 5 hours. The packing decisions have begun.

A fer real Victoria Sponge (and the desperately needed cup of tea). Now I have some ideas what they're going on about on The Great British Baking Show. London

Called a "flapjack". Jeff says it's like a granola bar so that makes it healthy.

The Baker Street station (yes, THAT Baker Street) is a bit old fashioned on purpose. Gives you a small sense of what it was like back in the day. London

On second thought, this would have been the ideal souvenir magnet for me.

Is it still a paddle boat if nobody paddles? London

The roses weren't blooming, even a little bit (!), but other things were. London

It was crazy cloudy and gray this morning when we landed but it prettied up nicely this afternoon.

The dark one is mine. As is the cute guy. The Holy Tavern, London

My first fish and chips. Makes sure I'm eating a veg AND the chips are *perfect*. The Holy Tavern. London

It's so true!

Advantage of white hair -- I'm offered seats on the Tube all the time! London

The International Loitering tradition continues. London

The preparations for the May 5 coronation of King Charles have begun.

Our view this afternoon at a cafe along a canal in London.

How did I not know about this till now??????