Big Eye Millenium Tate
Today was an incredible start to our London sightseeing. We began the day at Mickey’s favorite coffee shop called TomTom Coffee. Then we walked a few doors down to a great French bakery, Poilâne, where we got an amazing croissant. We were actually thinking about how good that croissant was for most of the morning. We will hopefully go back tomorrow for another. After that we set out and braved the subway or “The Tube” as they call it here. It was a little scary because I wasn’t sure that we were getting on the right train, but we hopped on, risked it, and everything was fine. As we walked out of the long tunnel that exits the tube, we caught our first view of the Thames River. Then we turned around and looked up and there was Big Ben, looking as majestic as you see in the movies. It was so beautiful. After snapping a few quick shots we moved on to the London Eye, the world tallest ferris wheel where we could see everything and where we kind of figured out how everything is oriented.
By this time we were getting hungry to we ate open-faced sandwiches at a french cafe, Le Pain Quotidien. Andrew had smoked chicken and I had crab and avocado. It was incredibly tasty, but the best part was the pear tart we shared at the end. Here in London, Mickey has a friend who works as a photographer and he suggested we go see an exhibit at the Tate Modern called “Exposed.” It deals with the voyeuristic aspects of photography and we both enjoyed it immensely. By the time we had seen the exhibit it was about 3:30 p.m. so we started heading back over the Millennium Bridge. Andrew has always wanted to go on this so he was very excited and took lots of pictures. We finished the day up with a trip to St. Paul’s cathedral and a walk in St. James’ Park before meeting Mickey and Cheryl for dinner at a restaurant Inn The Park. The food was good, except the rabbit terrine which Andrew didn’t care for, but ordered anyway to be adventurous. He said it tasted “organy” (i.e. like internal organs). Since our feet were aching, we took a quick (and a little crazy) taxi ride and now we are getting ready for bed so we can see lots more tomorrow. Au revior for now, Chelsie and Andrew
Chelsie with Big Ben in the background
In a pod on the London Eye
An amazing graffiti area. We did a whole mini photoshoot here becuse the colors are so vibrant.
Waiting outside the “Exposed†exhibit. I guess I’m being exposed in this one :)
Millennium footbridge
The infamous red phone booth with Andrew making a cell call.
4 Comments
Thank you so much for sharing your story and for the awesome photos! I am in total Awe! Big Ben is incredible and I feel like I am there. Andrew looks like David Garibaldi in the graffiti art photo, and David has been doing a lot of touring in London lately, so maybe some of the art is his! He had a baby boy, by the way! I also heard on the news today that Anjoli Jolie is with her kids touring in London this week so maybe you will run into her. Well miss you, but each day can’t wait to read your blog at night! Sweet dreams, or maybe it is morning there right now! Love you both! MOM :)
What a great start to your trip!!! Sounds like tons of fun so far. Le Pain Quotidien is one of my favorites too! I’ve been to one in DC and NYC and wish they had one in MPLS.
Looking forward to reading about your next adventures. Also, Chelsie, that tan jacket is SUPER cute!!! ;)
Love you!
Melissa
Hi you two! Looks like you are having a great time. I am helping Tracy out today and while she is breastfeeding little Brayden, I am reading her your blog. We have been to those places and agree on the beauty of it all, crazy taxi rides and fabulous pastry shops. Tracy says her experiences on the tube were pretty wild as well. We’re thinking of you and look forward to your next blog. Love to you both, Susie, Tracy and Baby Brayden. xoxo
Love the shot of Chelsie with the Big Ben in the background!… You guys seems to have a lot of fun. Miss you guys! Love, Rico, Anna and Sean.