I took a trip to London at the end of November for four days with my daughter. My daughter took a trip with her friend and cousin to Dublin and London in June. One afternoon in August my husband, daughter, and I were having lunch and my daughter mentioned that she didn't get to see or do some things in London. I said to her why don't you and I go together for a few days and that is how our trip came about. Plus my birthday is at the end of December and this would be my birthday trip.
We took a late night flight at 10:40 pm on 11/29/23 and arrived in London Thursday morning 11/30/23 at 10:50 am.
A photo of me waiting at JFK airport for our flight to London. I slept most of the time on the plane.
Thursday morning 11/30/23, we took the London tube to our hotel The Resident in Soho. We were happy that our room was ready and we settled in for a bit. Our room was small but clean and in a great location for sightseeing in London.
Once we were settled in we took a walk to Covent Garden and it was the perfect spot to get us in the mood for Christmas. Covent Garden is an area in London that has a lot of stores and restaurants.
We stopped for cookies at Ben's Cookies. They have a large variety of cookies and I enjoyed my oatmeal raisin cookie.
It was time for us to get back to our hotel so that I could meet April for coffee.
I was so happy to finally meet April from the blog April J. Harris. I've followed her blog for a long time and it was nice to meet in person. We had a great time chatting and I hope you'll take the time to check out her lifestyle blog. April loves blogging about food, travel, and runs a blog party called The Hearth and Soul Link Party.
Once I got back to the hotel, my daughter and I decided to get dinner. We walked past Chinatown but unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to eat at any restaurants there. There's always next time.
We stumbled upon an outdoor market.
I noticed a lot of food stands such as this hot chocolate world stand.
Everything looked so festive and was decorated for the holidays.
We decided to try the homemade linguine with hot truffle sauce at the Cheese Wheel. It was so good!
We enjoyed walking around and sightseeing.
I was so amazed when I spotted this creation of a crocheted cart of Covent Garden.
I love all of the details that went into making this creation.
Covent Garden was so festive and I loved this lighted Christmas tree.
I had a great first day in London. Please stay tuned for Day 2 coming soon.
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Julie
Julie
That looked like such an amazing trip with your daughter. I love seeing all of the things you did and the sights you saw. It was such a festive time to go. The food looks so good. I love London and can't wait to see more of your trip!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birthday trip with your daughter, Julie! Thank you for sharing the food and beauty of your trip with us.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely first day. You did so much! I bet it was really fun to visit during Christmas, everything is so festive!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip I cannot wait to see day 2. London is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteWhat a special time you and your daughter shared together. Life time memories!
ReplyDeleteJenna
That sounds like such a wonderful 1st day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanne, and yes it was the perfect first day in London.
DeleteHow did I not realize you went to London! What a beautiful trip and memories made with your girl! And how fun you got to meet a fellow blogger! Can’t wait to hear more.
ReplyDeleteYes Andrea, it was the perfect first day in London. More to come on the trip.
DeleteWhat a great trip...can't wait to hear about the rest of your adventure !
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann, we had a great time in London sightseeing everything. More to come on the trip.
DeleteI have always wanted to visit London at Christmas time. I think it's lovely you went with your daughter. I'm visiting from Esme's Salon!
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Thanks Marsha, it was a nice time of year to visit and get us in the mood for Christmas.
DeleteLooks like a fabulous trip and everything is just so quaint and beautiful- thanks for sharing Julie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Holly, we had a great time sightseeing in London and the perfect time of year to go.
DeleteWhat a great start to your trip! London is so festive during the Christmas season. Thanks for the hotel information, always great to have a recommendation. I love the knitted/crocheted post box topper, they have really become popular lately and are amazing works of art.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pamela, we had a great time visiting London at the start of the holidays. The hotel was in a great location to everything and the room was small but clean.
DeleteOh my this looks like such a wonderful trip! I am excited to read the rest of the days recap! Thanks so much for sharing with us. Not sure I will ever make it there...so will travel through others:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit Jennifer. I had such a wonderful 4 day trip to London.
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