Category Archives: Life in London

Two Americans living abroad, a chronicle about life in London.

The Christmas Season…London Style

Posted on 20 December 2009 by k

Last Thursday morning, G and I weren’t entirely sure of what to do with our new-found time. Our families are out of town. Our friends are spending the holidays with their families. And we had decided to spend this year … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day in Covent Garden

Posted on 11 November 2009 by g

At 11:00 this morning the crowds in Covent Garden stood still. Everyone, including the buskers (street performers) in the middle of their show, took pause to honor our heros. At the head of the square in front of the church, … Continue reading →

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Our Anniversary…number 8!

Posted on 27 September 2009 by k

We’ve made it to 8 years of marriage…already! And with only a few more wrinkles to show for the experience of it :)  And rather than traveling for our anniversary this year, we’re breaking from tradition and delaying the prize … Continue reading →

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My First (Tiny) Race

Posted on 6 September 2009 by k

22683 Today I ran my first official race…ever! Granted, it was a baby race. Just a 5k. But I had a great time doing it, jogged the whole way and came in at a respectable 33 minutes. I feel confident … Continue reading →

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Madonna

Posted on 5 July 2009 by g

We are on our way to The O2 to see Madonna in concert. The Jubilee line is closed so we are taking a ferry across the river to the arena.

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Wimbledon Championships

Posted on 23 June 2009 by g

Yesterday we took the day off work and headed to Wimbledon for The Championships. While K went two years ago when friends were in town, this was my first time. It was great fun! We arrived early afternoon joining the … Continue reading →

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Nice Day for a…White Wedding!

Posted on 24 May 2009 by k

21849 Our friends Mike (one of G’s coworkers) and Alex were married this weekend in Beccles…near Suffolk. We had AMAZING weather for our trip to this little riverside town and were able to enjoy a run along the river, an … Continue reading →

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