I currently have no view, whatever, from my bathroom. My last house had what I liked to believe was the most beautiful view in the world from a toilet. Subjective I know, but a wrap-around vista of Arizona canyon.
My husband Hans and I have been Tour de France fans for almost thirty years. In 1992, we caught Miguel Indurain, riding for Banesto , win the Tour in Paris. A classic Tour athlete, Indurain holds the record for the most consecutive (five) Tour…
A new museum opened in London this week, at the Beefeater Distillery in Kennington. Tours complete with provided iPad guide and a G&T for your 12 entry fee. Londonist has the full story . Did you know? Beefeater Gin is made up of 9 botanicals – Juniper, Coriander Seed, Lemon Peel, Seville Orange Peel, Almond, Angelica Root, Angelica Seed, Liquorice and Orris Root.
For those of you lucky enough to be in London, the UK’s National Trust has “new ways to enjoy London” this summer, including tours guided by well-known personalities in beautiful restored Green Line Routemaster coaches (that’s buses).
London had a record—just under 17 million—overseas visitors in 2013, even more than in the 2012 Olympic year. Meanwhile, Manchester, hometown of the Industrial Revolution and of one of the world’s most famous soccer teams would like more visitors.
On a past trip to London (England that is), we stayed at a hotel in South Kensington which was only a short walk to Hyde Park. On a sunny Autumn morning we were taking a morning stroll and noticed these deck chairs set up by the banks of the river.
In time for the weekend, if you are looking to attend church in London, Dr. Fumblefinger correctly identified the church in Puzzle #23 as Saint Helen’s Bishopsgate in the City of London, the famed square-mile heart of Greater London. The building…
Until March 30th, the Photographers’ Gallery is showing the work of 3 Americans: David Lynch “I love industry. Pipes. I love fluid and smoke. I love man-made things. I like to see people hard at work, and I like to see sludge and…
Every place we travel has its landmarks, and for nearly every city on a significant river, at least some of those landmarks turn out to be bridges.
My last offering for the day from Londonist’s newsletter is a very useful list called “10 of London’s Most Authentic Restaurants”. There’s something for everyone here, anyone that is who, like me, is a fan of ethnic food. There are Asian,…
I currently have no view, whatever, from my bathroom. My last house had what I liked to believe was the most beautiful view in the world from a toilet. Subjective I know, but a wrap-around vista of Arizona canyon.
My husband Hans and I have been Tour de France fans for almost thirty years. In 1992, we caught Miguel Indurain, riding for Banesto , win the Tour in Paris. A classic Tour athlete, Indurain holds the record for the most consecutive (five) Tour…
A new museum opened in London this week, at the Beefeater Distillery in Kennington. Tours complete with provided iPad guide and a G&T for your 12 entry fee. Londonist has the full story . Did you know? Beefeater Gin is made up of 9 botanicals – Juniper, Coriander Seed, Lemon Peel, Seville Orange Peel, Almond, Angelica Root, Angelica Seed, Liquorice and Orris Root.
For those of you lucky enough to be in London, the UK’s National Trust has “new ways to enjoy London” this summer, including tours guided by well-known personalities in beautiful restored Green Line Routemaster coaches (that’s buses).
London had a record—just under 17 million—overseas visitors in 2013, even more than in the 2012 Olympic year. Meanwhile, Manchester, hometown of the Industrial Revolution and of one of the world’s most famous soccer teams would like more visitors.
On a past trip to London (England that is), we stayed at a hotel in South Kensington which was only a short walk to Hyde Park. On a sunny Autumn morning we were taking a morning stroll and noticed these deck chairs set up by the banks of the river.
In time for the weekend, if you are looking to attend church in London, Dr. Fumblefinger correctly identified the church in Puzzle #23 as Saint Helen’s Bishopsgate in the City of London, the famed square-mile heart of Greater London. The building…
Until March 30th, the Photographers’ Gallery is showing the work of 3 Americans: David Lynch “I love industry. Pipes. I love fluid and smoke. I love man-made things. I like to see people hard at work, and I like to see sludge and…
Every place we travel has its landmarks, and for nearly every city on a significant river, at least some of those landmarks turn out to be bridges.
My last offering for the day from Londonist’s newsletter is a very useful list called “10 of London’s Most Authentic Restaurants”. There’s something for everyone here, anyone that is who, like me, is a fan of ethnic food. There are Asian,…