2016 Summer London



Day 1
  • Arrived in Heathrow airport and took airport train to Victoria station. Bought a SIM card and checked luggage into a storage place, then headed out to roam around
  • Buckingham Palace, strolled in St. James Park, Picadilly, Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster, and back to Victoria Station. 
  • Took local train to Dulwich Village to stay with friend's family
Day 2
  • Kids went to the Science Museum while I went to VA Museum next door. 
  • I continue to roam downtown streets while kids went home after their visit.
Day 3
  • Took tube/bus to Borough Market area, saw the Shard from afar. 
  • London bridge, Monument to the Great Fire, Tower of London, Tower Bridge
  • Made back to Dulwich after school was over to visit the school ground.
Day 4
  • Moved to Hyatt near Oxford Street to be more convenient for sightseeing, but it was another rainy and gloomy day in London. 
  • Bargained with IZ to go to British Museum for a free day of play with his friend at home. 
  • Made our way to the museum on Oxford and spent nearly 6 hours. Perfect day to spend inside. 
Day 5
  • Sent IZ on his way back to Dulwich while I spent a day roaming London streets.
  • Highlights include Tate Modern, Sherlock Museum on Baker Street, and Regent Park.
Day 6
  • Last day to roaming London. Tube to Westminster station and very nice "Queen's Walk" along River Thames.
  • Visited Shakespeare Globe before heading to the airport.