| Page Views: 11,156 Last Visit to London: January, 1991 | Europe's Largest Capital....London by deecat - last update: Feb 12, 2009 |
Europe's Dynamic City | The Quire of St. Paul's Cathedral |
I WAS A VISITOR TO LONDON LONG BEFORE I JOINED VT. THAT'S WHY I HAVE VERY FEW PHOTOGRAPHS. PLUS, I DID NOT HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHS. AS IF THAT WERE NOT BAD ENOUGH. IN ALL THE SCANNING, ETC. SOME OF THE ONES I HAD ARE NOW GONE. SO SORRY.
The thing that I noticed first and foremost about London was its size. It is Europe's largest capital, and it covers about 600 square miles. I had no idea that it was so large (7,000,000 people) and so diverse.
Secondly, I was much confused by London's complex layout. Fortunately, the underground (tube) and bus network combine to make for easy maneuvering within this sprawling metropolis.
But, it's also fun to just wander on foot, even though I realized I would get lost. Some of my finest adventures came when I was lost!
London is a gritty city, but its vitality, energy, and creativity make it one of the most dynamic of the European cities I've visited.
Because of its size, I certainly could not even "scratch the surface" of its history, its monuments, its architecture, its theatres, and its incredible shoppes during my one-week adventure. |
Off To a Slow Start I was visiting my daughter Jill who was living in London at that time. I left the day after Christmas and stayed for one week. As it was my first visit to England, I was really psyched for the trip.
When I arrived at Heathrow Airport, I expected to see Jill there waiting for me as we had planned. I certainly had an opportunity to view Heathrow and the multitudes of passengers who pass through this hub of transportation.
Two hours later, Jill arrived! For a few moments, I was wondering what I would do since Jill did not have a phone, and I knew not a soul in London. It was a bit unnerving and a slow start ; however, the remainder of the visit was filled with exciting adventures. |
| Dee in Hotel Getting Dressed |
Stayed in the Notting Hill Gate Area Here I am looking in the closet for my shoes as I am getting ready to go out for the night. We're staying in the Notting Hill Gate Area
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We have great plans to see three Musicals and One Drama, go to Two Movies, visit Westminster Abby, London Bridge, Tower Bridge, The Monument, Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, Regent's Park, Piccadilly Circus, St. Paul's Cathedral, Marble Arch, Covenant Gardens, Queensway, Camden Town Road Market, Paddington, Maida Vale, Warwick, Bayswater, Kensington, Baker Street, and much more. Hope we can fit it all in! |
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| Pros: | "Diversity, vitality, history" | | Cons: | "Huge city" | | In A Nutshell: | "A large, complex City That Honors Decorum" |
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StumpTim Mon Jun 29, 2009 19:58 UTC
great review of London - a great city - I love the Covent gardin comment about My Fair Lady = what a memory maker that was! thx for sharing | misterrabbit Mon Jun 29, 2009 19:48 UTC
This is a Very comprehensive account of your time in London. Very informative and helpful. I liked all the personal touches, too. | Tijavi Thu Jun 4, 2009 15:26 UTC
1991 may seem so long ago, but these tips on London classics are timeless. Still have to make it there - these tips should prove handy someday. Thanks for sharing. | jillzi Mon May 11, 2009 20:10 UTC
I've heard that there are now lots of great places to eat in London; most of them foreign restaurants!Sure brings back memories..seems like yesterday. Great insights. |
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