We went to Come From Away with Virginia.  We had been in January but loved it so much enjoyed going a second time.

The British Museum has so many amazing exhibits.  We visited it on two separate occasions. 

Absolutely gorgeous as you enter.

Having just been in Athens,  it was interesting to see the some of the artifacts that Greece would like returned.

 

Leaving the museum

and off to Harrod’s for a visit and a much needed coffee .

Harrod’s is very elaborate inside.

 

 

with beautifully prepared food…

as well as expensive. Caviar anyone?

The Easter treats were out.

Hard not to keep taking photos of all the beautiful buildings.

 

Back in London. It was great fun to have my sister Virginia arrive. Our first activity was to explore Flask Walk where we stayed in Marjorie’s flat.  

Virginia is front of the flower shop below the flat. 

Down the Walk we ogled all the beautifully prepared food.  Virginia lived in London 51 years ago.   She said the food was very different then!

Next we went in search of the home she lived in for a year.  She thinks this is it, based on its on the location, but of course a lot changes in 51 years.

We proceeded to pound the pavement for the next three weeks taking in this amazing city.  John having been to London several times on his own and with with school groups, happily enjoyed retreating to the British Library. He secured a Reading Room pass and could settle in there any time, reading and doing some rsearch on where we were going next.

Virginia’s daily walk to the advertising agency in which she worked, would take her through Regent Park. It was fun to visit the park. The flower gardens were absolutely amazing and so many of them.

 

Lovely buildings in the neighborhood.

Camden Market was our next stop with its interesting shop fronts. It was close to where Virginia had lived.

Lining up early to get a good spot for the parade celebrating Chinese New Year’s.

 

 

Worth the wait.

 

 

Delicious!

 

We had to stay in London longer than expected before returning to Ethiopia so I could get a prolotherapy injection in my foot. There is only one person in the UK who does the procedure.  He works in a clinic on Harley Street which John tells me is a very prestigious street in London. I was worried about having an osteopath as opposed to the Doctor who I see doing the procedure. I definitely need not have worried as I honestly could not believe the level of professionalism I experienced. First he checked my weight distribution on a foot pad that projected the image onto his computer screen (it certainly demonstrated why I need to wear orthotics at all times). Next,  he used an ultrasound to check for irregularities in the ligaments.  Next he administered an anesthetic before doing the injections. Once the injections were complete he used a small vibrating pad to help disperse the solution throughout the tissue. In Canmore I go in for 10 minutes squeeze the nurses hand like crazy for the seven injections then leave.  This was three times the cost six times the time and they both worked just great for my foot.  Oliver said he mainly works on people who are candidates for hip and knee surgery to prevent the need for the surgery.

I enjoyed the Princess Diana exhibit at Kensington Palace as so many of the dresses I recognized from famous photos of her.

 

 

 

 

The famous sunken garden beside the palace

where flowers were already blooming.

I lined up at the Victoria and Albert Museum to see the Christian Dior exhibit but had to return the next day.  I did enjoy other exhibits the museum had to offer.  The Dior exhibit is on until April and all the pre-purchased tickets are sold out.

 

 

This carpet was amazing. They only turn the light on it for a total of 20 minutes every hour. The first day I missed it but the second day I was able to see it.

The detail on the dresses was magnificent.

Princess Margaret’s coming out dress.

 

 

Flask Walk Hampstead, London.

We stayed in Marjorie’s flat above the flower shop. So cozy.

Great walks on the Heath.  Hard to believe you are in London when you are here.

A dog walkers paradise.

On a tip from Miscal, we lined up the morning after arriving to get tickets for the play Come From Away.  She and Graeme had just seen it in Newfoundland. If you get a chance Go! Incredible!

We enjoyed riding the double decker buses sitting right up front, on top, as we explored different areas of the city. Got our supply of duck eggs and okra for the week at the Brixton Market.

The prestigious Harrods.

Crowds heading to the Camden Market on Sunday.

Flowers are even poking their heads out of the ground now.

No trip would be complete to London without a trip to Foyles for John, a six story book store.

We saw three remarkable films: Roma,  Capernaum,  and,  If Beale Street Could Talk, and loved all three.  We also manage to see the opera La Boheme at the London Coliseum, and Tango Fire at the Peacock Theatre.

 

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