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 