31st December 2024

After what seemed like an endless trip flying across the world, we finally made it to the UK and London.

Our weary minds negotiating a very slick security and customs system at the airport had us sitting on the tube within 30 mins I guess.

It’s about 7am and still very dark which is a little confusing.

It’s about a 10 minute walk to Harry and Tina’s from the station and despite being laden down with loads of gear, it appears to be a bit chilly.

We woke them up with our early arrival but what an absolute delight to see them both after so long.

Quick chat and off to grab some coffee and pastries and other supplies.

It is so very quiet considering today is a normal day, perhaps the Londoners resting up for their New Years celebrations.

As a Christmas gift Harry presented us with a two day itinerary of our London New Year activities.

We are both delighted by the thoughtfulness.

The morning spent wandering around the area, catching up with each other, drinking coffee and me delighting in the new graffiti to photograph.

A restful afternoon before embarking on part one of the itinerary, refreshments required as we were exploring Leadenhall market. For any Harry Potter fans, this is the arcade that was transformed into Diagonal Alley. Found the Wand shop which is now a coffee shop.

Pudding Lane and the Monument (memorials of the great fire of London)