Friday, June 23, 2017 Meeting my Former Concierge Arben: I did not wish to leave our accommodation in Holborn without saying hello to Arben, the concierge at the former building in Holborn that I had occupied, a few years ago. And so, on my way to the colloquium, I set out just a little…
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Surviving Record-Breaking Heat on First Day of Colloquium plus Sensational Audra McDonald at the West End
Tuesday, June 21, 2017 London First Fruitful Day of Colloquium and Sensational Audra McDonald playing Billie Holiday at the West End. After spending a virtually sleepless night (I stayed awake till 3.30am and then took a pill to lull me to sleep), I awoke at 7.30 am. Having reviewed my presentation last night, I…
‘Funnest’ Last Day of Vacation for Chriselle: Abbey Road Crossing, London Eye, Afternoon Tea and Seeing Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer
Thursday, October 6, 2016 London ‘Funnest’ Last Day of Vacation for Chriselle: Abbey Road Crossing, London Eye, Afternoon Tea and Seeing Kenneth Branagh in The Entertainer It was Chriselle’s last day of vacation and she was delighted to have the opportunity to spend it in London. She decided to do all the things…
A Royal Visit (to Clarence House) and a Musical at the West End (‘The Go-Between’)
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 London A Royal Visit to Clarence House and a Musical at the West End. It seems I am slowly defeating jetlag–I awoke at 7.30 this morning after a very restful night. Not early enough to go to 8.00 am Mass, but hopefully, my wake-up time will stabilize soon. I used…
Shopping in the Morning, Culture at the End of Day
Saturday, January 14, 2012London I suppose I should add a couple more items to my London To-Do List–the sort of tems that make me feel as if I’ve never ever left: braving the Middle Eastern throngs at Harrod’s post-Christmas sales, haggling for reproductions of hotel silver at Portobello Road, tucking into a steak and ale…
Lambeth Palace, Wolsley Tea, Savoy Drinks, Love Never Dies
Friday, August 26, 2011London If I could combine every wonderful ingredient to create a perfect day in London, it would turn out like the one I had today. Despite the day-long drizzle, I refused to allow my enthusiasm to be dampened and onwards I pushed towards one of my favorite kinds of London days. Awaking…