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London April 2025

I flew to London for a few short days with my brother (Troy), his girlfriend (Polly) and met up with one of my old college roommates (Howie) while there.  4/18/25 (Friday) I flew from Pensacola (PNS) to Atlanta (ATL) where Troy and Polly were there waiting on me. We were all on the same overnight flight to London and landed at Heathrow (LHR). I do not think I slept any during the flight although this is usually how I fly.  4/19/25 (Saturday) Landing in London at Heathrow Saturday morning, the three of us took trains from Heathrow into London and eventually got off at the Tower Hill Station. We did take a few wrong turns along the way, but not by much. We did not end up in France or anything.  The Tower Hill Station was great for us as it is just a couple of blocks from Tower Hotel where we stayed with a fantastic view of Thames. The elevators need work, but the hotel is great. Stay there any chance you get to London. Get a river view room or even a view of the bridge if o...

London April 2025 Photos

 Let's see some of the photos from that London trip: Travel pics from ATL to LHR with Troy and Polly Photo bombing flight attendant Troy and Polly about 3 rows behind me. Hotel Room View of the Thames Rental Umbrellas Waiting on the Hotel Elevator... Always First Day Walking Tour with Dragons and Pubs Touring the Tower of London Big Ben Changing of  the Guard and Buckingham Palace Entrance Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" St. Paul's Cathedral The Globe and HippoDrome Trafalgar Square and National Gallery We might be confused... or lost in London. Noah and Howard at the British Museum A few wrap-up photos  Cheers! Read the Story