A few highlights from our summer in London!
Opening ceremony party and Olympic themed food!
We watched the opening ceremony with friends at our flat. Since we live in East London, we could see the glow of the fireworks over the buildings of Canary Wharf!
Friends in our flat enjoying the Parade of Nations
After church one Sunday, we went to see the Olympic marathon! So great to see the athletes at the top of their game–they were quick!
The Olympic Marathon!
At our first Olympic event. Loved being part of London 2012!
Since public transport was a little crazy during the Olympics, opted to explore our little corner of London during the Games. We discovered some pretty cool places, including the Mudchute City Farm!
City meets the country, well, in a manner of speaking
A few weeks later, we went to the Notting Hill Carnival. The Notting Hill Carnival is the largest festival of its kind in Europe. It’s a celebration of the West Indian community. While there, we enjoyed a parade, caribbean music, and West Indian food. I tried the goat curry–it was quite good!
John, Erik, and Anna ready to check out the Carnival!
The parade!
And to top off the day, we walked over to Portobello market and then took a walk past a neat pub–the Churchill Arms.
Love the flowers!
Tower Bridge is ready for the Paralympics!
Late in the summer, my friend Abby came to London!! She was here on holiday with her sweet Dad. They were doing a few days in England followed by a few days in Ireland where they attended the Notre Dame vs. Navy football game. Abby has been to see me twice in Singapore and now once in London. So happy that she can come and visit!!!
John, Abby, Mr. Rigney, and me at a great pub in London Bridge. Dickens once stayed there!
2012 was a GREAT summer to be in London–we had a great time exploring our city, participating in events, and enjoying the few weeks of nice warm weather we had. Shortly after this, it was off to the States for us–blog entry coming shortly!
John and CB's Most Excellent Adventure 