Meeting friends...

Today we split up going in different directions. Cousin John, Judy & Bob enjoyed the London Eye among things (and left John G. breathing a sign of relief that he once again evaded taking the most terrifying ride of his life). Pat & Cyndy went off to Parliament - it just happened to be open to the public today which is rare (we're all envious) and even got a chance to talk with the guys that service Big Ben. (I can tell you the Johns were more than a little envious over that one!)

And John & I went to visit a long time friend, Zelda, her husband, Brian, and their daughter Chloe. It was a GREAT day we wouldn't have exchanged with the others for anything. The last photo is of John, Zelda & Chloe at one of the typical British open air markets that are sooooo much fun and which make you wish you'd brought a bigger suitcase and that fresh produce travelled better! (Notice in the background the double decker bus proving this is definitely London.) Lizzie wears nothing but pointy shoes with spike hills so I was tempted to get her the green & orange Wellies I spotted at the market but, since I didn't know her shoe size, she missed, or perhaps I should say, lucked out.

The larger photo is of Brian & Zelda on their back patio. Zelda wanted to take the clothes off the line but I axed that idea. Folks here tend to be energy conscious (gas is about $9 per dollar...) and a lot of folks have clothes lines, something more Americans should consider and use. (My green energy soapbox issue of the day.)

Meanwhile, I understand a red Corvette was seen heading into Quebec City...