London 2023

The first stop in our epic Europe 2023 family trip.

Highlights

The Orbit in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Walks down Brick Lane to get to the Underground
Sky Garden for a free view of the city
Leadenhall Market
Walked by the Tower of London
Thames River cruise
Pass by Parliament/Big Ben ala American Vacation
A failed attempt to find 10 Downing Street
Walked near Buckingham Palace (we were tired and hangry)
Unplanned visit to the Fortnum & Mason (est 1707) store. All sorts of cool food products
Walk around St Paul’s (no tickets to get inside)
Walk across the Millenial Bridge
Visit the Tate Modern. Boys weren’t sure what to think of the art. Success!
Borough Market for lunch
Miniature golf in a WWII-looking bunker
Mini-date at The Carpenters Arm for Mom and Dad
Qualifying at the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Dylan tried an English Breakfast (potatoes were a hit, blood sausage not so much).
Foyle’s bookstore
Midday break in Victoria Embankment Gardens
We Will Rock You musical
Covent Garden Market
Eurostar high-speed rail