Life's Helmet

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Back to London - Day 2

Stop 4 - London Eye: After missing out on the London Eye the last time we were in London, we made it a priority to hit it first thing upon our arrival. My mom is a bit freaked out by Ferris wheels so she made a point to stay seated in the middle of the capsule. Maeli and Milo on the other hand made sure to get as close to the glass doors as possible.

Stop 5 - Boat Cruise on the River Thames: After the London Eye we jumped on a boat for a quick cruise on the River Thames. We enjoyed getting to see all of London's landmarks from the water while the kids wreaked havoc on the boat.

Stop 6 - Abbey Road: I hate to admit it, but this picture was the single most difficult picture we have ever taken on any of our trips. Between the constant traffic and the large amount of annoying people jumping into our pictures, getting a shot without anyone else in it was nearly impossible. Luckily, we had my parents with us who were willing to try time and time again to help us get our shot. And surprisingly, this ended up being one of the most memorable parts of our trip. If you want some good entertainment, head over to Abbey Road for some supreme "people watching." I'm pretty sure that Abbey Road might be our new favorite place to visit in London.

Stop 7 - Coram's Field: After our many attempts/fails at Abbey Road, the kids were in need of some good "play time" so we made a stop at Coram's Field to let the kids run free. The kids enjoyed playing on the playground while being spoiled with ice cream from Grandma and Grandpa.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Back to London - Day 1

Stop 1 - Portobello Market: Our first stop in London was the Portobello Market in Notting Hill. The market was packed but we enjoyed getting to stroll through the streets browsing the various stalls. My dad mentioned to Maeli that one of the hats at a stall looked like "Ella the Elephant's" hat. Once she heard that, it was all she could talk about. Needless to say, she ended up leaving the market as the proud new owner of an "Ella the Elephant" hat.

Stop 2 - Hamley's Toy Store: Returning to London we obviously could not pass up an opportunity to go back to Hamley's. And of course it was even better this time because we had Grandma and Grandpa there to spoil the kids. $250 and several hours later, we all walked out of the store happy and refreshed.

Stop 3 - Covent Garden: After our previous visit to Covent Garden, we agreed that it will always be a "must see" for us when visiting London. So with our new toys in hand we zipped over to Covent Garden for some "5 Guys" and street performers.

Globetrotters

Through our adventures, these kids have become seasoned travelers. From taking off their own jackets at security checkpoints to leisurely strolling onto subways and grabbing the pole, these kids have proven themselves to be true globetrotters.