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London: What to see Day 2

By Shann in Travel Tags: , , , ,

Today’s walk takes us up Charing Cross, around Covent Garden, and then down the Strand to the Courtauld Gallery.

Start at Leicester Square Tube
Walk north up Charing Cross Road
check out Used Book shops
Head East on Shaftesbury Ave to Earlham St towards the Seven Dials
check out vintage clothing stores such as

Mint Vintage 20 Earlham
Pop Boutique 6 Monmouth
Rokit Vintage 42 Shelton
Blackout II 51 Endell

Stop at Neals Yard Dairy 17 Short Gardens

Head South down Neal St to the Covent Garden Piazza
Continue south the The Strand
Visit The Courtauld Gallery in Somerset House

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London: What to see Day 1

By Shann in Travel Tags: , , , ,

I decided to use the blog here to keep track of my London itinerary. I think it will be a handy reference when we are actually on our vacation. I’m including London walk maps, near by resteraunts and menu links, plus must see attractions.

Although I’ll be numbering the days, I’m not locked into which days I’ll see which sights, depends on the weather. I have a lot of sights mapped out but many we will just be walking by unless the mood strikes us to take the tour.

Buckingham Palace to National Gallery walk
Start at Victoria Station tube
Walk up Buckingham Palace Rd maybe pop into the Queen’s Gallery shop
Walk round to the front of the Palace and view fountains
Back out and up the Birdcage walk
Out the Birdcage walk to Great George st
Walk round Parliament Sq to Westminster Abbey
Go round the front and then to river side of Westminster Abbey onto St Margaret St
Up St Margaret viwing House of Parliament
Turn up Bridge St towards the river
Take a peek at The Eye, head over the bridge for views or turn onto
Victoria Embankment
Walk up the Embankment to Derby Gate
Pass through the Gate maybe stop for a pint at the Red Lion (skip the food)
Out onto Parliament St
Walking up Whitehall, detour and take a peek at 10 Downing St
Continue down Whitehall to Trafalgar Square
Visit the National Gallery or grab a bite to eat first

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London packing: phase 1

By Shann in Travel Tags: , , , ,

I am finally getting off my lazy butt and starting to plan out my London / Paris vacation packing. I decided the first thing I should do was lay everything out by outfit or color grouping ala DaniBP (hope she doesn’t mind me borrowing some inspiration ;) )

Set 1 Navy and brights:
Grey chevron tights
Sugar and cream dress
Navy jackie cardigan
Green hearts desire cardigan
Navy floral frappe tee
Purple bianka blouse
Orange easy keeper skirt
Navy tights
Canvas bow belt
Neutral all saints wrap

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In search of walking shoes…

By Shann in Shopping finds, Travel Tags: , , , ,

My London/Paris vacation is finally on the horizon, which means it’s time for me to get serious about packing. The only gaping hole I have in a vaca wardrobe is a walking shoe. So far I plan on bring my Antelope cognac booties, which I wore to Paris and Germany last trip. Plus my Veronica slouch boots and probably Adidas. I have been keeping my eye out for a more comfortable walking shoe all year but I just cannot bring myself to spend good money on something that is fugly. It seems like a waste to me because I know I’ll only wear them when I absolutely have to and the rest of the time they will just gather dust. The only comfort shoes I’ve seen that are some what decent looking are the ballet flat or maryjane style, neither of which look wearable with socks and I need socks. Also a lot of the so called comfort shoes look to be made of cheap quality materials. In my experience a well made quality shoe is always more comfortable. So, I decided to try an oxford shoe instead. Since I know Fryes are well made and have some padding, I ordered the Carson in Fawn and the Erin in grey. Crossing my fingers that I find one of them comfortable. If not I guess I’ll have to resort to ugly footwear. If you have any suggestions for a comfortable shoe I’d love to hear it.

 

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