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Tuesday, June 5, 2018:
The streets of
London and Westminster Bridge over the River Thames. |
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Fish and chips
is a staple food in England....especially at pubs. Paula went to
check it out. |
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These places
can be fun. All it takes is a pint of ale. |
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However, some
Brits prefer American food. |
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Getting around
in London is easy and fast by the tube. We call it a subway in
America. Platforms are jammed with people during rush hour, but less so at other times. |
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Electric cars
are becoming popular in England. There are even charging stations
on some streets. |
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Making a living
sometimes means playing music on a street. |
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At
Buckingham Gate and Victoria Street, you'll find the Greene King.
One of many popular pubs at night. |
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These are real
gathering spots. |
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Each one has
its own theme. |
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At Petty France
and Palmer Street, you'll find Adam and Eve, busy in the evening hours.
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| Patrons stand outside and converse with strangers. Interesting! A pint of ale please. |
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Now here is an interesting story. The
car is black, of course! |
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Mark and Paula
stayed at
St. Emin's Hotel,Autograph Collection. It is only a few blocks from the River Thames and a lot of other interesting spots. |
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A book was
recently written about the place. It tells the story of spies
staying at St Emin's during WWI, WWII and the Cold War. House of Spies, by Peter Matthews, is just becoming available on Amazon. Mark and Paula picked up a copy at the hotel. The book has good detail about how clandestine operations helped the Allies during WWI, WWII, and beyond. Mark said it is a bit difficult to read because of the way it is written, but worth the read. |
Quote of the day:
It is an interesting world we live in. Mark
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Questions, Comments? Email Mark Persons teki@mwpersons.com |
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