Blogs from Chelsea, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mark had taken days off on 9th and 10th May. We decided to do a circular walk around Chelsea and Battersea Park on Monday, 9th May. We got off at Sloane Square. I remembered stylish buildings on Holberin Road, which we walked down to Chelsea Flower Show a few years ago. Unfortunately, owing to the Chelsea Flower Show which was due between 22nd and 27th May, the gate for the grounds of Royal Hospital including Ranelagh Garden was closed. Thus, we walked on Chelsea Bridge Road towards the Chelsea Bridge. We found the entrance gate for Battersea Park just after crossing over the bridge. We could see preparations for Chelsea Flower shop from the bridge and riverside walk on Battersea Park. The riverside walk led us to Buddhist Peace Pagoda, which is one of the main ... read more

Hey guys hope alls well, a lot seems to be happening back home at the moment. Very sad about Uncle Robbie R.I.P, hope gma's holding up!. Scary about granddads fall! hope he's healing well. Beautiful Darcy was born, i want cuddles and kisses!, its all go ae. We have made a few new plans for the next few months. We are moving on from London and heading to Ireland. We are signed up to do a Shamrocker bus tour around Ireland for 7 days- It is the (All Ireland Rocker) if you want to have a look. Highlights are *Blatney stone * galway, city of tribes *the mighty cliffs of Moher * the Gaelic speaking Isle of Inis Mor * Derry, city of culture 2013 * the giants causeway *Carrick-a-rede rope bridge *the stories behind the ... read more

Day 7 - January 10 I got up today around 8:30. Our first stop was at Earl's Court. We had to stop to show a few people the TARDIS. I guess it's this weird space and time machine from the tv show Dr. Who. Shannon was really excited about it, but most of us didn't understand. Not many people watch that show apparently. But I know my friend Rachel does so I took a picture of it for her Then, we headed off for the National Archives. It was a long ride to get there because it was in zone three and our tube cards are only good in zones one and two. So, we took the tube as far as we could, and then hopped on a bus. Then there was a short walk to ... read more

okay so i know i haventposted yet and my trips almost over, by im trying, im doing a few days at a time, its just been so busy and ive had no time! hope you evjoy my latest adventures! :) Day 1 Mom and Jay thankfully were willing to drive me into the city to catch my plane at JFK. We stayed over in a hotel with my friend brandy, we didnt sleep that well though because I was on a pullout couch and brandy was on the floor. Since the hotel was close enough to the airport, they offer a shuttle. Brandy, the professors on the trip and I all hopped on the 530 shuttle and arrived at the airport just in time for checkin. I didn't have to check a bag so I went ... read more

What a successful weekend. Saturday we had our first bus tour and I was overloaded with beautiful architecture, scenery, and information. One of the best things I've noticed while on these tours is not only do I get the touristy side of London but also the local information too! To name a few places that I passed by or stopped to visit was Parliament, West Minister Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul's Cathedral, the new 2012 Olympic building site among many other things that I have forgotten the names of but will be pursuing in greater detail and visiting at another time. Although when passing parliament she said that the courthouses are open to the public and we could walk in, sit down and listen to a trial. They even wear those funny wigs still! There aren't ... read more