We woke up early yesterday morning to greet Michelle’s parents, Ray and Maree, as they arrived on our doorstep after a marathon 20+ hour flight from Brisbane.
It was so exciting to see them. After a round of hugs and love we helped them carry their luggage up the three flights of stairs to our apartment where we excitedly caught up on all the goss. Sometime here Michelle and I received gifts of chocolate and lollies. Cherry Ripes, Allens snakes and red frogs. The good stuff that you can’t obtain easily over here.
After freshening up we took the Aussies out for some sight-seeing. We headed to Kensington Palace, the palace where Princess Diana lived with her boys. It was pretty tiring actually and much to serious for anyone who just arrived after a mammoth aircraft flight, so we quickly moved onto a cafe across the road for a caffeine fix and brunch.
After lunch we made our way to the Royal Mews, which houses the Royal family’s land transport. It was great seeing all the Royal carriages, and Rolls Royces.
We then moved on back home for a little RnR and a wonderful homecooked fish n chip meal.
Everyone slept like a log and we awoke this morning to glorious sunny weather so we were excited to head out on a river cruise down to Grenwich. Michelle and I had been there before but it was great to go again with the sun out. After Grenwich we moved onto St. Paul’s cathedral. It’s massive, a similar size to Notre Dame in Paris.
We’re back home now and enjoying a nice cool drink. Michelle and I have to head back to work tomorrow which is a shame. At least the parents have another day to enjoy London before they head up to Scotland on Wednesday.
June 27, 2005 at 6:27 pm |
Hope your hosts are good to you, Mr & Mrs Michelle! You’ll have to give them a full review for the rest of us who want to come over and utilise their services
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