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Music, Museums and the Lord Mayor Show in London - November 4 - November 26, 2013

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November 26th 2013
Published: December 8th 2013
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We know that we have been late with getting a blog update, but we have been busy as you will see from the photos. London is definitely a place that has activities going on all the time –the challenge is to figure how to fit it all in! Since getting back from Malvern we have been able to listen to excellent music, make it to a few museums, catch up with cruising friends we had met early as well ... Read Full Entry



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Bob & Janice Waller
s v Tsamaya
s v Tsamaya
Like so many others we love to travel and we love to sail so cruising makes a lot of sense. Janice has retired from Cornell as a business manager and Bob has retired from South Seneca school district as the high school principal. It's time to sell the house, get rid of whatever doesn't fit on our 40 foot Caliber LRC named Tsamaya (this means Travel Well in Setswana) and set off to see the world. Our reasons for publishing this blog is twofold, first to keep in touch with our friends and family and secondly to share our experiences. If you would like to receive notification when we have added ... full info
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The Gerkin The Gerkin
The Gerkin
is a very distinct building & even labeled as such on maps of the City.
The Old and The NewThe Old and The New
The Old and The New
The Shard stands out against the Tower of London.
Modern TechnologyModern Technology
Modern Technology
The side of this building is covered with small solar panels all the way to the top!
The Same Building Lit Up At NightThe Same Building Lit Up At Night
The Same Building Lit Up At Night
The London EyeThe London Eye
The London Eye
is a popular attraction but quite expensive giving a bird's eye view on the Thames.
One of Many Farmer's MarketsOne of Many Farmer's Markets
One of Many Farmer's Markets
This one was near the Southside Bank.
Mounted Police Mounted Police
Mounted Police
can be seen riding throughout the city.
An Evening View of the ThamesAn Evening View of the Thames
An Evening View of the Thames
The Christmas MartThe Christmas Mart
The Christmas Mart
located at Southside has lots of shops & was full of people this evening.
Kai HoffmanKai Hoffman
Kai Hoffman
gave a great concert the first night of the London Jazz Festival.
Finnish Jazz GroupFinnish Jazz Group
Finnish Jazz Group
we listened to during the Jazz Festival.
Listening to Duke EllingtonListening to Duke Ellington
Listening to Duke Ellington
at the London Jazz Festival with Mark & Jennifer from Starlet when they were in town.
A Nice ReflectionA Nice Reflection
A Nice Reflection
Our Basin in the MarinaOur Basin in the Marina
Our Basin in the Marina
The Lighting of the Christmas LightsThe Lighting of the Christmas Lights
The Lighting of the Christmas Lights
done by the Lord Mayor with Christmas carols sung as well got you in the mood for the holidays.
The Lord Mayor is a FemaleThe Lord Mayor is a Female
The Lord Mayor is a Female
this year - only the 2nd time in history of the position.
Watching the Christmas Tree LightingWatching the Christmas Tree Lighting
Watching the Christmas Tree Lighting
event from the 2nd story of the Lamb Tavern.
Hooks From the PastHooks From the Past
Hooks From the Past
show that there had been a meat market here at the Leadenhall Market.
Some of the DetailsSome of the Details
Some of the Details
at the Leadenhall Market.
These Trees Were Also LitThese Trees Were Also Lit
These Trees Were Also Lit
by the Lord Mayor at the Leadenhall Market.
Dressed in Traditional GarbDressed in Traditional Garb
Dressed in Traditional Garb
at formal functions such as the Christmas lighting ceremony.



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