I found myself, a girl in London
standing next to the Marble Arch
just m e
and my camera
with an entire day at my fingertips.
A map blowing in the morning breeze
ready to go wherever my feet would lead me
off I went...
with a free spirit
eager to see aLL I could.
I wanted to capture the sights
hear the sounds
feel what life is like in London...
I immediately felt at ease
a comfort I didn't know I would feel being alone
strolling along
looking right
looking left
right again
as I dashed across the streets
there was a freedom of
no schedule, no tugging
that kept me
walking
and walking
miles on end.....
not wanting to miss a thing
stopping to admire
the most amazing buildings...
the history enthralled me
the architecture
stole my heart....
I loved the "feeling" of London
the hustle and bustle
people going in every direction
I walked and watched...
admired the fashion
the people
they enjoyed life
eating a light lunch in Hyde Park
or sitting on the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral
life felt savored
especially with a hot cup tea or coffee
&
a well deserved half pint of Stella at a pub
my drink of choice after working up a sweat
dashing across the city streets
standing on my tippy toes to capture the scenery unfolding before me
after a full day
with my shins screaming
I made my way through the crowds
with my map still blowing in my hand
tracking my landmarks
back to the Marble Arch
told me I was a few blocks from my hotel
after a quick dash into Starbucks
for my latte
to sip as I made my way back to my hotel
and the ever so sweet concierge and door men who greeted me after my outing with a smile and "how was your day"
"so glad you made it back to us"...
they knew I was flying solo as I ventured out on my excursions....
I hopped into the waiting elevator
that took me to the 7Th floor
just in time to shower and dress for an evening out
once my husband returned from his day working at the Air Show
for us to zip across town to
another reception...
this one at London's beautiful National Gallery at Tralfalgar Square....
I kept pinching my self
and hoping I didn't spill my Champagne as I stood admiring the art work
the building
the night....
and to my astonishment there was more
jaw dropping
am I really here....
{a mom of 4, who loves pampering her chickadees, nesting at home and all thing vintage...
happy when I'm wearing sparkly flip flops with paint splatters on my arms holding a latte}
somehow has found myself in London with my LOVE giving me moments...
events that are leaving huge imprints on my heart....
changing my view of Life
giving me more favorites
more memories to store in my pocket to carry with me when I'm back home!
{Thank you for being so patient... my blog posts have been interrupted because I'm still entertaining and "thanking my house guest" for watching my chickadees}
more to come ...
xo,
