This was not my first rendezvous in London but it was still as amazing as the first. This city is very special to me as it was my first European city to visit back in 2007. My mother, sister and I went for spring break. It was my first year away at college and it was such a special treat for my mom to insist that the three of us girls get together and do something special. At the time her cancer had just returned and I think she knew that it may be the last time we could all get out as a family.
Below is a mixture of photos – some nostalgic and some from my recent trip with Taylor. Consider it a tribute to my mother, for it was her that gave me the itch to travel and see the world, to seize the moment and to cherish time spent with loved ones.
View from the hotel window
2007
London British Museum
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
London Tower Bridge
London Tower
London Tower
2011
Reflections of Ben
Big Ben
Me and Ben
Big Ben’s close up
London street view
Double decker bus
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey Gates
Wicked – Photo by Taylor
Wicked – Photo by Taylor
Yummy PRET! A sustainability shot – Photo by Taylor
London Eye
Taylor and the London Eye
The London Tower
The London Tower
The London Tower
The London Tower
London Tower Bridge
Buckingham Palace
Stay tuned for pictures from Dublin and Edinburgh - Thanks for reading!
Loving your post and photos – thanks for sharing!
Posted by cravesadventure | May 26, 2012, 2:25 pmThank you so much for reading and commenting!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 29, 2012, 10:55 amAwesome pictures. I too like London now
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by gardenerat60 | May 27, 2012, 4:26 amI’m glad I’ve recruited another London lover… thanks for reading!
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | May 29, 2012, 10:56 amMust have been a little sad to be there again, but I hope it brought back great memories to make you smile.
Posted by Sheila Hurst | May 31, 2012, 6:37 pmIt did bring back very good memories! I tried to stay positive
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | June 4, 2012, 8:31 pmI have really enjoyed reading your blog and am touched by your story. I love the way you have embraced life and I love seeing all these wonderful places through your eyes. I recently received the Versatile Blogger Award and one of the benefits is that I get to pass it on to bloggers I like. So you’re it. You can read my post here to read about the award and for next steps. Cheers! http://agujasblog.com/2012/06/01/versatile-blogger-award/
Posted by agujasblog | June 1, 2012, 7:08 amWoohoo!!!! do da ba ba pah – I’m dancing inside. I can’t wait to do the post! Thank you so much for the nomination – and your words are so kind/amazing/make me happy =)
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | June 4, 2012, 8:33 pmSuch fun adventures!
Posted by adventurousandrea | September 21, 2012, 9:26 amYeee! I wish I had another scheduled… I’m in money saving mode now – thinking my next trip will be Africa or maybe South America.
Posted by lexiejrunge1410 | September 21, 2012, 2:19 pmI definitely understand needing to save money! Oh, that shall be wonderful.
Posted by adventurousandrea | September 21, 2012, 2:24 pm