Arrival in London

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Geo: 51.5002, -0.126236

Arrived today around noon. We left Charlotte about 11 p.m. - running a little late due to a sick crew member. No, we did not get much sleep. We tried. It is hopeless. Dozed a little here and there. No problems with baggage or customs or anything. Everything went smoothly.

This afternoon we explored our Notting Hill area where we are staying and walked through the Portabello Market, which is this very long street full of cute shops and then today and tomorrow they add stalls in the street for a street market day. All kinds of stuff. Really fun environment. Lots of treats and weird looking people.

Check out the photos for more info. It is 7:45 p.m. and we are still awake. We are doing good.
Tomorrow will be busy, full touristy day.

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Photos

Chris & Dot leave St Louis
Leaving St Louis for our adventures. Next stop London (after Charlotte, NC)

Chris & Dot & Paddington Bear
Took the train from Heathrow to Paddington Station. Wasn't quite as quaint as it was in the movie. But...we saw Paddington Bear.

Dot on Notting Hill
After checking into our hotel we went exploring at Portabello Market which is in the Notting Hill district. Today was market day with street vendors plus all the cute shops.

Cupcakes!
An early stop was this Hummingbird Bakery. I was going to eat my cup caking while walking down the street, until they boxed it up in this cute little box.

Crepes on the street
Of course, after I eat my cupcake we see (and smell) them making crepes on the street. And also, just down the street, the most amazing looking waffles covered in all kinds of topics - ice cream, caramel, chocolate sauce, fruit. I think we are going back tomorrow.

Scenes from the Portabello street market
Dot getting her veggies

Olives
I don't like olives but they were displayed beautifully and smelled wonderful.

Dinner
I know Dr Hammerman will be appalled, but we were too tired to go out for a nice dinner. We picked up some French Goat cheese, French cheddar, italian salami and a wonderfully fresh baguette. it was perfect

Our hotel
Our cute little hotel in Notting Hill. We haven't seen Hugh Grant yet.

Comments

[Kenney]

Weird looking people? Where are those pictures? Have fun!

[Linda Steinmetz]

I enjoy seeing and hearing about your trip!!

[chrisanddot]

We saw the craziest outfits, but I was too embarrassed to take their pictures. Will try to do better tomorrow. :)Glad you are enjoying.

[kc]

The food looks good at the Street Market

[Charlotte]

Glad you arrived safely. Have a great time!

[Judy]

How fun! Love the pictures ... And your adventures!

[susan]

Any sign of a new royal baby yet ?

[Mary]

Hotel looks great! And so do the olives - yum!

[Marilyn]

Great pics, keep posting! Love to travel with you via the computer!