Hello to my new city, it is fine to meet you.
We drove in this morning from the southwest and I navigated us (with a little help from my dad) through the streets, past my new neighborhood, and back to our hotel. This city is hoppin'. It's has a similar feel to New York so far, minus the skyscrapers, wider roads and dirty subways. I think I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
{Leaving our hotel in Amesbury}
The sculpture man outside our window- we had a butt view.
Oy, an annoying selfie for the kicks of it.
Now in London!
This hotel is fantastical. It is one of the oldest surviving hotels in all of London, dating back to 1876. Wait until you see the interior..
Black and white and my love all over.
My little nest for the next two nights.
This sink is my dream.
After settling in we set off to the Hyde Park Chapel for a visit, and then into Hyde Park. My dad and I rented the city bikes (Boris bikes) and scooted around the park for a little bit. Man, people are fearless when it comes to path crossing and riding and driving. Things get a little bit crazy!
I <3 Albert
Gatsby time
I ate this delicious feast on the second level of Whole Foods in Kensington. What a delight, that store.
My inaugural tube ride- I love it.
And here are a few more interior photos I was talking about-
I sat in the bar (oh risqué) and a banana smoothie while trying to get the wi-fi (unsuccessful) but a French waiter assisted me and called me Madame so I can't complain. Now I'm in the lobby listening to strange techno while being surrounded by the furniture of my dreams- quite the contradiction.
So far, London, you have made an impression. I may be extremely intimidated, but I think I can get the hang of things. I've never before been in a city where everywhere you look you can find something interesting and his.tor.ic. It's grounding, you know? Knowing the building I'm in has stood the test of time and oh it's late and I think I'll save the rest of my thoughts for later. I think I better jump on the lift and scurry into bed!
With love from London,
Megs
We drove in this morning from the southwest and I navigated us (with a little help from my dad) through the streets, past my new neighborhood, and back to our hotel. This city is hoppin'. It's has a similar feel to New York so far, minus the skyscrapers, wider roads and dirty subways. I think I'll let the pictures do most of the talking.
{Leaving our hotel in Amesbury}
Now in London!
This hotel is fantastical. It is one of the oldest surviving hotels in all of London, dating back to 1876. Wait until you see the interior..
After settling in we set off to the Hyde Park Chapel for a visit, and then into Hyde Park. My dad and I rented the city bikes (Boris bikes) and scooted around the park for a little bit. Man, people are fearless when it comes to path crossing and riding and driving. Things get a little bit crazy!
And here are a few more interior photos I was talking about-
The details I tell you!
So far, London, you have made an impression. I may be extremely intimidated, but I think I can get the hang of things. I've never before been in a city where everywhere you look you can find something interesting and his.tor.ic. It's grounding, you know? Knowing the building I'm in has stood the test of time and oh it's late and I think I'll save the rest of my thoughts for later. I think I better jump on the lift and scurry into bed!
With love from London,
Megs
