It’s the first entry from “across the pond”. First stop was London. Fantastic city with lots of familiar names, (Greenwich, Jersey, York.) Post will be short. On vacation with the family to a surprise destination. (more in later posts).

Just took a ride on one of the coolest attractions in London. It’s called the London Eye. To say it’s a Ferris Wheel is a bit like calling King Kong “a chimp”. This thing is huge. It towers over the Thames River and has these walk-in pods that hold several dozen people.
From the top, which is 443 feet in the air, you can see China…well I exaggerate. You can see Big Ben, Parliament, and the Tower of London, depending on the London weather.

Speaking if which, they’re breaking records over here for heat. We’re told that this will be the hottest day of the summer. (Audrey can fill in the details if she likes, since I don’t do weather.) Considering how we Americans love air conditioning and the Brits haven’t yet discovered it, this may be a challenge. They hate ice too. Ask for ice and you get one cube.

Luckily, the people here are warm and friendly which makes the sights of this city even more delightful.

They’re courteous too. Since they drive on the opposite side of the road, we Americans are used to looking to our right when we cross the street. Check out the signs embedded in the pavement, to assure that tourists like me, don’t become road-kill.

It’s been said that America and Britian are two countries separated by a common language, so I thought I’d leave you with a few “Briticisms”…like witicisms only British.

Take Away = Take Out
Lift = Elevator
Yield = Give Way (driving)
The 7 Train = Underground
Television = The Telly
Call me on my cell = knock me up on my mobile

We better leave it there.  More in the days to follow depending on the internet connection.