Ellesee
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Our time in England was absolutely lovely.
London
I was on my own for 3 days while my husband worked. It is so easy to get around either on the busses and tube or just walking. I used Apple Pay on my watch for the first time, to pay for TFL and now I use it to pay for everything. Not having to take out your wallet or even a phone feels safer while in a new place. Even walking directions are on the watch, with a buzz when it’s time to change direction. TFL automatically keeps track of trips in a day and charges only a max so same as a pass I think. I wore a mask on the tube and in crowds but not many did.
Visited the V&A and Tate Modern and shopped on my own, and we visited St Paul’s and the National Gallery together. On my own for most dinners which isn’t my favorite but the hotel had good, if somewhat pricey, restaurants. The Huxley Southwark. Great views from the rooftop. I also had the best french fries ever at Doggett's Coat and Badge Southwark with a pretty good burger. London was getting decked out for the Jubilee so some areas like Buckingham palace were blocked off, but the Mall looked great lined with banners.
I picked up a years supply of my favorite tea -M&S fair trade Gold. I can buy it in Canada but at 4 times the price. Plus chocolate, ginger snaps and Opihr Gin which I can’t find at home. The Ophir gin was also available at the airport duty free for a bit less.
London
I was on my own for 3 days while my husband worked. It is so easy to get around either on the busses and tube or just walking. I used Apple Pay on my watch for the first time, to pay for TFL and now I use it to pay for everything. Not having to take out your wallet or even a phone feels safer while in a new place. Even walking directions are on the watch, with a buzz when it’s time to change direction. TFL automatically keeps track of trips in a day and charges only a max so same as a pass I think. I wore a mask on the tube and in crowds but not many did.
Visited the V&A and Tate Modern and shopped on my own, and we visited St Paul’s and the National Gallery together. On my own for most dinners which isn’t my favorite but the hotel had good, if somewhat pricey, restaurants. The Huxley Southwark. Great views from the rooftop. I also had the best french fries ever at Doggett's Coat and Badge Southwark with a pretty good burger. London was getting decked out for the Jubilee so some areas like Buckingham palace were blocked off, but the Mall looked great lined with banners.
I picked up a years supply of my favorite tea -M&S fair trade Gold. I can buy it in Canada but at 4 times the price. Plus chocolate, ginger snaps and Opihr Gin which I can’t find at home. The Ophir gin was also available at the airport duty free for a bit less.
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