Monthly Archives: July 2014
Tate Modern and Churchill War Rooms
One of the great things about traveling alone is that I get to spend as much time at one attraction without having to worry if my travelling companion is having as much fun as I. It also helps that I’m … Continue reading
The Monument
The four day Great Fire demolished a lot of London in 1666. This monument was built in 1677 to commemorate the loss and celebrate the rebuilding of London. The Monument is 61 meters high (202 feet) which is the exact … Continue reading
Copenhagen!
The joy of being within the continent of Europe is that traveling within the EU is so easy and rather inexpensive (compared to flying over the Atlantic). While Denmark has never been on my top 10 places to visit, it … Continue reading
I really do work five days a week
This should have been mentioned in my very first post: I am a contract employee for IAVI and do not have access to GSK resources. I receive my salary from GSK as well as … Continue reading
Temperature and Time
It has been surprisingly difficult for me to adjust to the time and temperature here. Not the time zone difference or the dramatic switch in temperature throughout the day. No, I mean English vs. Metric systems of measurements. The English … Continue reading
England in a Day Tour
Three of England’s most iconic attractions all in one very full day! This was a guided tour where we traveled by bus from Central London. Itinerary: St. George’s Chapel and State Apartments at Windsor Castle Georgian and Roman Bath (in … Continue reading