Day 14 Tuesday St James park
Our last full day in London Starting with a picnic in St James Park and a lovely walk to Buckingham Palace, busy as ever Back through Covent Garden, seven dials and eventually back to our room to pack...
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Thai square - The Strand
Thai square
http://www.thaisquare.net/
Thai Square the Strand
148 The Strand, London, WC2R 1JA
Tel027497 0904
Fax027497 0905
thaisqstrand@btconnect.com
Yummy Thai food Good Pad Thai
http://www.thaisquare.net/
Thai Square the Strand
148 The Strand, London, WC2R 1JA
Tel027497 0904
Fax027497 0905
thaisqstrand@btconnect.com
Yummy Thai food Good Pad Thai
Waldorf Hilton London
Waldorf Hilton
http://www.hilton.co.uk/waldorf
Aldwych London WC2B 4DD,
United Kingdom
Telephone027836 240
A big room with modern furnishings, lovely to look at The staff were lovely, I did have to call down to turn the auto charge on the fridge off so we could fill the fridge with our own things, but as we checked out they tried to charge us for every item, which they quickly fixed The bathroom was massive with a towel warmer, very hot water in the shower, lovely amenities The hotel has a pool that you can access through LA Fitness for free, you do have to give them all of your information and sign paperwork to access the pool, then walk through a maze like change room When you get there its quite small and the water was too cool for Marley so we stayed for a few minutes and left The other downside was that there was a swimming lesson on so we had to stay in the far corner so the pool was free for the lesson (one person, one teacher)
The cot for Marley was smaller then usual, and the stairs to and from the room were a bit tricky with the pram alone, but overall I loved the hotel,..
http://www.hilton.co.uk/waldorf
Aldwych London WC2B 4DD,
United Kingdom
Telephone027836 240
A big room with modern furnishings, lovely to look at The staff were lovely, I did have to call down to turn the auto charge on the fridge off so we could fill the fridge with our own things, but as we checked out they tried to charge us for every item, which they quickly fixed The bathroom was massive with a towel warmer, very hot water in the shower, lovely amenities The hotel has a pool that you can access through LA Fitness for free, you do have to give them all of your information and sign paperwork to access the pool, then walk through a maze like change room When you get there its quite small and the water was too cool for Marley so we stayed for a few minutes and left The other downside was that there was a swimming lesson on so we had to stay in the far corner so the pool was free for the lesson (one person, one teacher)
The cot for Marley was smaller then usual, and the stairs to and from the room were a bit tricky with the pram alone, but overall I loved the hotel,..
Monday 7th September
Monday 7th September
We got a lift to the Waldorf Hilton and checked in with ease… We had another lovely room, unpacked and headed out… Walked around the Strand and to Trafalgar Square to eat our pasties from Greggs… Michelle met us here and we all walked down to Southbank… We walked a long way… Was good to see the installations and random happenings in the area…
Went back to the hotel and met Seka for a Thai meal that we took back to the room to eat so that Marley could get to bed on time…
We got a lift to the Waldorf Hilton and checked in with ease… We had another lovely room, unpacked and headed out… Walked around the Strand and to Trafalgar Square to eat our pasties from Greggs… Michelle met us here and we all walked down to Southbank… We walked a long way… Was good to see the installations and random happenings in the area…
Went back to the hotel and met Seka for a Thai meal that we took back to the room to eat so that Marley could get to bed on time…
La Bella Italia Windsor
La Bella Italia
http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/
The temperature in this restaurant was off, the staff only mildly helpful and while the starter bruschetta was lovely, the main salmon dish I ordered was dry, not impressed…
http://www.bellaitalia.co.uk/
The temperature in this restaurant was off, the staff only mildly helpful and while the starter bruschetta was lovely, the main salmon dish I ordered was dry, not impressed…
Sunday 6th September
Sunday 6th September
Today we went to Windsor to see the castle… It was a wonderful place to visit, definitely worth the journey… We ate at La Bella Italia and looked around for a couple hours then made our way back to Surrey…
Today we went to Windsor to see the castle… It was a wonderful place to visit, definitely worth the journey… We ate at La Bella Italia and looked around for a couple hours then made our way back to Surrey…
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
http://www.windsor.gov.uk/site/things-to-do/windsor-castle-p43983
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1NJ
Tel+44 027766 7304
A lovely castle, not quite as majestic as Hampton Court Palace, but definitely interesting… The highlight was Mary’s dollhouse, and collection of dolls clothes, we had to queue to get in to this area, and I am glad we did… So many details, just intriguing…
http://www.windsor.gov.uk/site/things-to-do/windsor-castle-p43983
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1NJ
Tel+44 027766 7304
A lovely castle, not quite as majestic as Hampton Court Palace, but definitely interesting… The highlight was Mary’s dollhouse, and collection of dolls clothes, we had to queue to get in to this area, and I am glad we did… So many details, just intriguing…
Saturday 5th September
Saturday 5th September
Chilled at the Brays with Marks sister and brother in law… Was awesome to see Marley with them…
Chilled at the Brays with Marks sister and brother in law… Was awesome to see Marley with them…
The Quay Café restaurant - Worcester
The Quay Café restaurant
http://www.thequayworcester.co.uk/
The Quay
Worcester
WR1 2JN
A good hearty meal, we were all happy with our orders and the desserts were fantastic!
http://www.thequayworcester.co.uk/
The Quay
Worcester
WR1 2JN
A good hearty meal, we were all happy with our orders and the desserts were fantastic!
Friday 4th September
Friday 4th September
Took a day trip out to Worcester to see Marks grandmother Margaret, a long drive but worth it… We ate at Quay and spent some time with Margaret then headed back to Surrey…
Took a day trip out to Worcester to see Marks grandmother Margaret, a long drive but worth it… We ate at Quay and spent some time with Margaret then headed back to Surrey…
Thursday 3rd September
Thursday 3rd September
We checked out of the hotel and Marks Dad took us out to Surrey for a few days with the family…
We checked out of the hotel and Marks Dad took us out to Surrey for a few days with the family…
Selfridges London
Selfridges
400 Oxford St
London
0800 123 400
Fortunately their Christmas section was already open so we got ourselves a Union Jack bauble for our tree… Great selection and attentive service…
400 Oxford St
London
0800 123 400
Fortunately their Christmas section was already open so we got ourselves a Union Jack bauble for our tree… Great selection and attentive service…
Wednesday 2nd September
Wednesday 2nd September
Mark set off for Brixton to do some business and we chilled at the hotel, slowly getting ready, cruising some more shops and then meeting Mark in Camden… Caught up with Tom and another Mark for lunch and then Michelle met us, so we let the boys do their record thing while we checked out the markets… Was really impressed with the renovations, its looking a lot more polished, which has pros and cons, but lovely on the eye, unfortunately the camera was with Mark so no pics... Tom bought us lunch at a local pub, it was gooood…
Mark set off for Brixton to do some business and we chilled at the hotel, slowly getting ready, cruising some more shops and then meeting Mark in Camden… Caught up with Tom and another Mark for lunch and then Michelle met us, so we let the boys do their record thing while we checked out the markets… Was really impressed with the renovations, its looking a lot more polished, which has pros and cons, but lovely on the eye, unfortunately the camera was with Mark so no pics... Tom bought us lunch at a local pub, it was gooood…
Hamleys London
Hamleys
188 - 196 Regent St
London, W1B 5BT
080282444
www.hamleys.com
I am a fan of Hamleys, an institution when it comes to toys… We spent hours in here, cruising every aisle, picking out a few items for Marley, then realising it was her lunch time… Fortunately they have a café on the top floor, too bad the staff were extremely bad communicators, so I ended up with a piece of dry carrot cake and a drink, not too badly priced at £5.30 for tea, cake and water... Wouldn't eat there again, it was more the convenience to have somewhere to fed Marley…
188 - 196 Regent St
London, W1B 5BT
080282444
www.hamleys.com
I am a fan of Hamleys, an institution when it comes to toys… We spent hours in here, cruising every aisle, picking out a few items for Marley, then realising it was her lunch time… Fortunately they have a café on the top floor, too bad the staff were extremely bad communicators, so I ended up with a piece of dry carrot cake and a drink, not too badly priced at £5.30 for tea, cake and water... Wouldn't eat there again, it was more the convenience to have somewhere to fed Marley…
H&M London
H&M
http://www.hm.com/gb/
Bond Street
360-366 Oxford Street
London
+44-027518 1630
H&M have an awesome kids section, we spent a few hundred dollars in here, mostly for Marley… Good quality but inexpensive clothes…
http://www.hm.com/gb/
Bond Street
360-366 Oxford Street
London
+44-027518 1630
H&M have an awesome kids section, we spent a few hundred dollars in here, mostly for Marley… Good quality but inexpensive clothes…
Tuesday 1st September
Tuesday 1st September
The plan was a spot of shopping, which turned out to be a loooong shop all around the city for many hours… Marley was especially well behaved, and we all bought a fair amount of stuff!
The plan was a spot of shopping, which turned out to be a loooong shop all around the city for many hours… Marley was especially well behaved, and we all bought a fair amount of stuff!
Monday 31st August
Monday 31st August
Today we met some of our friends and their new additions with a lovely picnic at Hyde Park… There most of the day, was lovely…
Today we met some of our friends and their new additions with a lovely picnic at Hyde Park… There most of the day, was lovely…
Sunday 30th August
Sunday 30th August
Amy met us and we jumped a cab to Nottinghill Carnival, met up with Chris and did a long and stressful walk to our usual spot… Was stressing about the loud sound systems and Marley’s little ears, even though we had ear protectors for her… Got to our spot, had some gooood Jerk chicken rice and peas, stayed another half hour and got a cab home… As much as I LOVE carnival, it really isn’t for babies!! Cruised some shops and went back to our room…
Amy met us and we jumped a cab to Nottinghill Carnival, met up with Chris and did a long and stressful walk to our usual spot… Was stressing about the loud sound systems and Marley’s little ears, even though we had ear protectors for her… Got to our spot, had some gooood Jerk chicken rice and peas, stayed another half hour and got a cab home… As much as I LOVE carnival, it really isn’t for babies!! Cruised some shops and went back to our room…
Saturday 29th August
Saturday 29th August
Met up with Michelle, Seka, Rada and Daniel in Hyde Park for a few hours… Then off to John and Glens with Michelle and Seka for a lovely lunch which took us right through to the evening…
Met up with Michelle, Seka, Rada and Daniel in Hyde Park for a few hours… Then off to John and Glens with Michelle and Seka for a lovely lunch which took us right through to the evening…
Monday, December 14, 2009
Friday 28th August
Friday 28th August
We headed out to Camden Town to see Tom, meet up with Chloe and Rufus… Our first time on the tube with Marley, was a bit of a nightmare… Cruised the shops, walked around, got a couple sandwiches on the go… We got the bus back to our hotel, walked around Hyde Park with Mark, Chloe and Rufus...I was tired so I went and had a little sleep while everyone else stayed at the park… Then we all strolled through Oxford St and on to the Whitehorse pub for our traditional hook up… A good turn out of lovely friends, Marley and I got a cab home early while the drinking continued…
We headed out to Camden Town to see Tom, meet up with Chloe and Rufus… Our first time on the tube with Marley, was a bit of a nightmare… Cruised the shops, walked around, got a couple sandwiches on the go… We got the bus back to our hotel, walked around Hyde Park with Mark, Chloe and Rufus...I was tired so I went and had a little sleep while everyone else stayed at the park… Then we all strolled through Oxford St and on to the Whitehorse pub for our traditional hook up… A good turn out of lovely friends, Marley and I got a cab home early while the drinking continued…
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