Four days in London
Review Submitted: June 23, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2009
Our host wast there to meet us. How pleasant after a long day of traveling. There were a few things in the refrigerator to get us started before we could get to the grocery store. The apartment is charming, clean, homey. It is within walking distance of the metro, a bus stop, grocery store and resturants.It is just a block from St. Katherine's Docks which is a lovely place to walk and stop to eat.
We spent a lovely day in Greenwich which is easy to get to by train. Another day we walked to the Tower Bridge and took the tour. We took our time there. It is well worth the visit. Another day we took the 'tube' to Westminister, walked to the EYE of London and saw the city from the Eye. After that trip we walked all the way back to the Tower Bridge. It is a wonderful walk. We took time out to go on a tour of the Globe Theatre. We saw children digging in the sand, making castles and just enjoyed people watching. We spent the first day in the Theatre District, just walking and enjoying being there. But most of our time was near the apartment which was truly home.
One morning while we were having breakfast the window washers came to wash the windows of the apartment. My husband enjoyed watching the truck getting ready to put the cherry picker in place. We then had a mock water battle with the window washers. I took their picture, they turned the hose at me through the glass. It was a happy way to begin the day.
The apartment came with many tour books and brochures which were very helpful. We learned about the Oyster cards through the brochures that other renters had left. There was even one card that gave us an idea how to use it. The cards make using the tube and bus much easier and cheaper.
We had a wonderful time in London and our apartment. I would recommend it to anyone going to London and we rent the apartment again if we return to London.
Ellen
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Tourists without a Car,
Romantic Getaway
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