On the Fringe of the Olympics in London


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August 1st 2012
Published: August 2nd 2012
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When I got the opportunity to do an apartment exchange with a British couple living in London during the first few days of the Olympic games, my family and friends all exclaimed: "What a time to go! You'll be over there with all the crowds." Well, it was a great time to go, and I very rarely encountered crowds. Granted, I visited London "on the fringe" of the Olympics and only saw the Olympic ... Read Full Entry



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bikes for rent + bike path

the way to get around London during the Olympics
Westminster from the ThamesWestminster from the Thames
Westminster from the Thames

taken from the boat going from the Tate Britain to the Tate Modern
The Tate Modern The Tate Modern
The Tate Modern

taken from the River Thames
eyeing London from the Tate Moderneyeing London from the Tate Modern
eyeing London from the Tate Modern

taken from the upstairs cafe



3rd August 2012

Enjoyed your blog
Hi Hilary, So liked reading your account of your London trip. My daughter was there too and also managed to see Richard III. I enjoyed M. Rylance in Jerusalem last November. Such a multi-talented actor. Let's see some theater together there or take a trip to some other city once we're both back in Paris.
3rd August 2012

Volontiers, Virginia!
3rd August 2012

Thanks!
Again, thanks for bringing us along on your adventures. You make travel seem so easy, and friendly.
3rd August 2012

thanks, Stephanie!
4th August 2012

Thank you for taking us along!
Hilary ~ Really enjoyed the tour of London and the flavor of the Olympics which you have given us in such detail. For armchair travelers, better than being there!
8th August 2012

Thanks, Francie. Hope to see you in San Francisco when I get back at the end of August.

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