London Calling

The London skyline from Greenwich

Yesterday we left Scotland and arrived in London, England! It's been nine years since our last visit, so I could hardly wait to explore this amazing city. We checked into our hotel and went for a walk around the Victoria area, even making it all the way to Harrod's.

The Fisher girls on both sides of the world!

We woke up this morning and purchased our Tube (London's underground train system) "Oyster Cards", AKA ticket card. I absolutely adore the Underground because it is so much cleaner and efficient than the subway in New York. We hopped on and exited at a stop that had a great view of the Tower of London, where we snapped a couple of pictures.

We got back on and rode to our destination, Greenwich, the historic neighborhood located on the Thames River. The weather was perfectly London-esque: cool and drizzling, and to see the Thames under the London skyline was spectacular.

After eating lunch and exploring Greenwich, we hiked up to the Royal Observatory, where we learned all about the importance of time-keeping and star-charting for sailors. Each of us even stood on the Meridian line, meaning that we were in the Eastern and Western Hemispheres at the same time! My family and I then spent some time in the National Maritime Museum, which showcases Great Britain's presence in the ocean. I loved everything about Greenwich -- it is such a historic and interesting neighborhood while still feeling very quaint and welcoming.

We took the Tube back to Victoria Station, where we walked to a Fisher family landmark, Wagamama. This is a restaurant we visited on our last trip to London, and we've longed for it ever since! The food was great, but it was the nostalgic appeal that made it so special. Tomorrow is sure to be eventful, so keep an eye out for my post!

Thanks and gig 'em,
Rachel