Hi everyone! We made it to London! We flew in a 747 (our first time) and Karen and Stan were in Business class while we were in coach. They did great. We actually did fairly well. But boy were the seats tight together. But they had good movies and served us food all through the night. We arrived in London around 7 in the morning. Our plane had to bank a few times before landing and out the window the plane flew over the Thames overlooking Big Ben and the London eye (Their hugh ferris wheel). The sun was just coming up and it was cool. It took a while to get through customs, and get money exchanged, but then Craig decided that the tube (underground rail) might get us to our hotel fine. Well, it was a lot cheaper than a cab and believe it or not, it is set up just like BART at home. We found ourselves getting around pretty good even with luggage in tow. We are staying at the Hotel Rose Court. It's a nice clean small hotel off the main drag. Rooms are tiny. This afternoon we took the underground to Notting Hill. It's really pretty there and a lot of upscale homes. Geranium flowers everywhere. We are out in Marble Arch area, about 40 minutes northwest of downtown London. I really like it here. Hugh parks,and lots of trees. Tomorrow we are heading out on the tour bus that drives all over London to see the main tourist sights.
We survived the all night flight but after having dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe (this is the original one) we are beat and heading for the hotel to sleep.
It's freaky to have to watch backwards to cross the streets so you don'[t get hit by a car. The double decker buses are cool. We are doing a lot of walking. Hopefully it will counteract the calories.
Miss you all. Take care and we will write again soon. Love Carol and Craig and Karen and Stan