Fun with Vern and Beth--Part Two

Took Vern and Beth to the airport today, sure that we could have filled another full week of stuff to see and do in London, but confident we hit the highlights. We really enjoyed having them here. They are fun and laid back and very easy house guests.

Sunday we all went out to Anne Boleyn's childhood home that was also later home to the Astors (of Waldorf-Astoria fame). Defying all odds, Vern and Beth continued to enjoy SUNNY London weather. It was a classic English countryside kind of day. Lunch at a local pub, touring of a castle and then walking through gardens. When we arrived home, we were able to introduce Vern and Beth to Indian food. Beth may be a convert, but I don't think Vern is lamenting the lack of Indian takeout in their hometown.






But then Monday, they finally got to experience the real London--complete with cloudy skies and intermittent rain. It was a good museum day, so we hit the Natural History Museum and the V & A and then made a quick jaunt over to see Buckingham Palace. Today, we made it into Chiswick where Beth was able to obtain a proper English teapot.

The drive to Heathrow was so free of traffic, I got them there WAY early. Their flight should have taken off about 15 minutes ago. The jet lag didn't seem to slow them down coming here, so I hope they make the adjustment easily as they return to home and work this week. I do believe a good time was had by all.