Civilized Travel

A proper flight. We actually slept and had a fine breakfast. Heathrow Express and a short cab ride and Richard’s lovely flat in Marleybone. It all feels so normal and familiar. We know where to shop, what we need and how to get around.

Marleybone is pure London. Few tourists, interesting shops, and Regent Park. We daudled around, picked up supplies, napped and met Paul and Abi for dinner at a sweet French place after cocktails at an old British place. The best of everything.

We met a lady walking her bearded dragons in the park (zoom in), Brad checked out 4 MacLarens on the street (that kinda neighborhood). We ate charcuterie and duck confit and quiche and crepes with good wine and then went for a walk in the park.

My garden is my haven, but London gardens are heaven.

I’m snuggled in bed, Lisa and John are at Wembley rockin’ out to Oasis and the first day is a success. 3000 mikes by air and 15,000 steps. We will sleep tonight.