A quick trip to London was called for last week with so much taking place in and about the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia. A fast exit was necessary and with one of the best itineraries drafted, we found the perfect balance of scheduling key items of interest that allowed room for flexibility as we traversed the city streets.
Our list and recommendations were placed in a “Notes” document entitled {London 2025}, then added to a Google map so, all the sites and information were easily accessible. Two art exhibitions were the primary reason for visiting London, and both were ending on Sunday, January 19th …… Francis Bacon at the National Portrait Gallery and Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers at the National Gallery so, it was imperative that we get to the museums for our timed-entry.
Located in Covent Garden is one of the oldest chippies in town. This was the best meal of “fish n’ chips” I’ve ever tasted. The fish was very light, crispy and extremely fresh. The homemade tartar sauce added to the dining experience along with their coleslaw.
Rock and Sole Plaice for Fish n’ Chips
47 Endell St., London, WC2H 9AJ
We attended the King’s Gallery to see Renaissance period drawings. To see the diversity and accomplishment of drawings from Italy between 1450 and 1600 was astounding. There are around 160 works by over 80 artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael and Titian. What I wouldn’t give to have these works of art in a gallery near my home.
Travel stylishly,
Kathleen
Stylish Heath 
A quick trip to anywhere outside of the United States sounds good right about now seeing as things will get worse before they get better, just saying. So glad you enjoyed your trip to merry olde England.
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The people in London were wonderful to chat with while in galleries or shops. They have a knack of finding something in common to engage you ….. without fear.
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Lovely quick trip
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I could sure use a distraction right now! Thank you for sharing your experience. Lovely photos! Covent Garden is one of my favorite places to shop and eat in London too😊
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I need a London Fix!! How much fun! my husband worked in Covent Garden 10 years ago so we lived nearby and I loved the shops and pubs and restaurants! Miss going there. Seems so civil in England compared to what’s happening in the US.
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I completely agree with you ……. London did seem civilized compared to us. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to people in museums, galleries and shops.
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I have only been fortunate enough to visit London once, and it was some years back. A friend’s father was a guard at the Tower of London and I was staying with him and hence his Dad gave me the VIP tour, no waiting! Swooshing past the velvet ropes and it made me laugh as they wonder who I was♥
The Natural Museum was another stop I liked and I even found the Sherlock Holmes pub in downtown London.
Onward to Sweden after London – thanks for the memories.
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One of my favorite places to visit!
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Lovely, Your first image is mind blowing.
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