Well, we made it to London, David flying in from Calgary, and Susan from nothern England. As it turned out our arrival times were pretty close, and we ran into each other near our hotel (Park Plaza Riverbank hotel)on the Albert Embankment in early afternoon. If you're familiar with Heathrow Airport, you'll understand why David felt that he had walked to London by the time he reached the 'Underground' at Heathrow to take into the city. Susan took a train from Corbridge to London, then a brief subway ride. The hotel was very nice and modern; full 'english' breakfast; conveniently located to many points of interest just across the Thames. Apart from David being up for what turned out to be 36 hours, after dropping bags off, we headed to the BMO offices to say hi and goodbye to colleagues that David worked with over the years -- it was a brief but very nice visit with June Diprose, Gary Olivier and Trevor Bailey. We walked along the Victoria Embankment side of the Thames for most of the way back (about a 4 mile walk).
Next day, following a full 'english breakfast', Susan and I went over to the London Eye (gigantic ferris wheel) and went for a ride --- it was a great day with clear sky so we could see in all directions. Refer to picture attached. In the afternoon, we met with Susan's cousin, Rosemary and husband Ron >> had a nice visit in the afternoon over coffee/tea. We then headed by underground over to Leciester Square, then walked over to Covent Garden market place to meet with Ruth (Susan's cousin) and husband Rob -- went to 'China Town' area for a great meal along with equally great conversation. It was a great visit. We then walked back to the hotel.
Day 3 saw us meet up with David's cousin Les and wife Pat. They planned a cruise up the Thames as far as Kew, after a drink and sustinence, we wondered around Kew Gardens to see and experience all kinds of botany, including a walking tour on a platform among the tree tops. It was a terrific day, and provided a wonderful opportunity to catch up.
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