September 16, 2016: Great Britain’s most iconic and well recognized landmark — BIG BEN — now referred to by the locals as Elisabeth Tower (in honor of the Queen) has been around since the late 1800’s.
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American Fast Food Invades London?
September 16, 2016: Stand aside British fish and chips — here comes more American fast food as Shake Shack lands in Covent Gardens — with English Ale shakes?
Buckingham Palace, London
September 14, 2016: The Travel Curmudgeon — looking for the palace door bell — calls on the Queen!
Fast Food and Beverages is the British Way
Mum would be proud!
The Tate Modern Art Museum — Modern Style Art Inside and Out!
September 12, 2016: The Tate Modern — housed in a converted London power station — is a visual trip to the known and unknown world of very “expressive” and sometimes unusual modern and not so modern art.
Britain’s Red Box Pay Phones — Still in Place!
September 11, 2016: Yes — the “landmark” red box pay phones still find a place on the streets of London.
TC Special: OH MY MAMMA — MIA?
September 10, 2016: Hi All: I’m the Travel Curmudgeon’s youngest grand daughter checking in from London and the play I saw and am going to tell you about is Mamma Mia. Mamma Mia is the best play you can see. It is Big, it is bold, It is beautiful. It’s fun for everyone. The theater was so high it looked like it was touching the sky. My favorite part was when one of the dancers did a Russian dance — where he jumps up, opens his legs, and touches his feet while still in the air. The music is really exciting too and makes you want to jump up and dance. I liked Mamma Mia so much I wanted to see it again the next day but the Curmudgeon said, “No!” If you come to London see Mamma Mia — it is the best show you will ever see!!!
TC and grand daughter take on London’s Covent Garden
September 9, 2016: The Travel Curmudgeon and grand daughter take on London’s Covent Garden — still one of the best people and street entertainment stops in London Towne!
Harrods — Still the Best Free Show in London!
September 8, 2016: The Food Halls at Harrods — always a treat for your food senses — as well as your wallet. Don’t let the crowds spoil the trip — make no eye contact and push on!
LA Fleet Week
September 7, 2016: The LA Waterfront in San Pedro, CA has been a growing tourist attraction over the last few years, and this last weekend it became the home of Los Angeles’ first annual Fleet Week. A tradition for US service members since the 1930s, Fleet Week gives Sailors and Marines an opportunity to visit cities around the country while meeting and showing off their ships to the public. The next Fleet Week will be held October 3-10 in San Francisco, with an air show, ship tours and more! It’s a great day trip for, parents and children alike.
