Followers of our blog know that we thoroughly enjoy meeting new people and engaging them in conversation. Be it fellow travelers or local residents, this has consistently proved to be a very pleasant and rewarding experience. The countries to which we have traveled, the tourist attractions and unexpected surprises encountered, have all been amazing. However, the making of new acquaintances has provided us with some of the most joy. Presented below are the folks we have met, thus far, in London;
Nick, little James, and Sam in the Dean's Yard at Westminster Abbey. Nick teaches at the 1000 year old Westminster School.
Seven year old Hattie and her mom, Cat, were on their way to "high tea" at Wolsey. Cat's father teaches at Clarke University in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Visiting from Florida, sisters Kay and Lucy watched the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace with us.
Natalie and Becca (celebrating her 17th birthday), both from Essex, England, shared the Queen's Parade on her way to the "State Opening of Parliament".
As we were entering Parliament, an excited Police Officer Elaine stopped to chat with us about our trip. She provided us with information about contacting her sister in Scotland when we go there.
We had an enjoyable lunch with Debbie and Nigel while touring the Tower of London.
The little church of St. Dionis in Parsons Green has been around since the 1100's. As we were exploring the church, marketing consultant Alan provided us with some of its history.
Barbara is from Maine. We met her on the King's Grand Staircase in Kensington Palace.
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