Beyond the Pond

Julia and I made it to the UK today. We flew into Heathrow International and checked into our hotel shortly after. Because Randall is up north taking care of some last minute issues with the Jeep, we'll meet up with him tomorrow. In the meanwhile, we are trying to beat the jet lag and stay active with some sightseeing.

This afternoon we took the "tube," or underground rail, to Central London. We popped up from a rail station right in front of Big Ben. It was a great introduction to the city. We also saw the House of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, and the National Gallery. After our self-guided walking tour, we had dinner beneath St. Martin-in-the-Field church at the Crypt Cafe. It was a good way to start the trip, to be sure.The House of Parliament and the Westminster Bridge.Julia in front of Westminster Abbey.Chris and Julia in front of the National Gallery.Julia enjoying a bite at the Crypt Cafe.