Category Archives: 2013 London Christmas

9 January 2014 (Thursday) Today was our last day.  We asked the kids what they wanted to do and everyone opted to go out for one last walk through the city.  We’re all just a little bit sad. We walked … Continue reading →

7 January 2014 (Tuesday) “Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that … Continue reading →

January 5, 2014 (Sunday) Two years ago, we took the kids ice staking over at Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.  We had evening tickets, so were treated to skating under all the twinkly Christmas lights, but also to massive crowds. … Continue reading →

3 January 2014 (Friday) The weather was quite bad today, so we searched for indoor activities.  We settled on revisiting the British Museum.  We’ve been there a number of times, but still haven’t seen all of it (not even close) … Continue reading →

December 31, 2013 (New Year’s Eve Day) Wicked was such a magical experience that I’ve put off writing about it for three days because I can’t think of what to say to do it justice.  I finally realized that I … Continue reading →

December 28 (Saturday) The Underground tunnels are a great place to get entertainment ideas.  Posters for all the West End theatrical productions line the escalator walls, so we got the idea to introduce the kids to live theater via Seussical … Continue reading →

Boxing Day (December 26) Boxing Day in England is roughly the equivalent of Black Friday in the United States.  Shops open early and plaster “SALE NOW ON!” signs everywhere.  I don’t think it’s quite as crazy (or as potentially dangerous) … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas, everyone! The entire city of London is closed today (Christmas Day), so I have some time to sit down and write a little.  It’s nice to have a day to relax and just hang out with no agenda. … Continue reading →