London, May 1 - 7, 2024

 Kudos to Heathrow! May 1, 2024

This is a huge airport but very well run. It was clean, very well organized, signage was good, security was good and I managed to breeze through immigration and didn’t have any customs stop at all. They take my word that I don’t have anything to declare.




Actually, because I got through so quickly, I was early for my pick up appointment! So I ended up waiting for about an hour. At the Arrivals Hall there are lots of people standing around with signs showing people’s name they are picking up or meeting. After a bit of confusion my driver found me and off we went! 


It was quite expensive to have a driver but I was really glad as I was so tired from the trip and the idea of having to carry my luggage over to the train and was too much. Plus the train/tube stops about 4 blocks from my hotel, so I would have to carry them all the way or still get a taxi or driver. On the return trip I may do it differently. If I decide to get a driver for the return, I have this fellows name and number and can book him directly instead of going through an agency. That saves me about 30%.


My Stay

My hotel is in Central London near Hyde Park and many other desireable spots to visit. This is a very expensive area but I decided it was worth being near the sites while I”m here. Originally this hotel was a Georgian manner with high ceilings, decorative coving on the walls and a sense of elegance from that era. Now, as a hotel it is acceptable and location is the key! Sadly their lift is broken so I have two flights of stairs to my room, and the breakfast area is downstairs from the main entry. 



The peope are freindly and I am able to do stairs, just not happily. They carried my luggage for me. It is clean and comfortable so I’m staying until time to move on.


London is really not very accessible. Many of the older buildings are stairs and no lifts. The Tube has lifts but you have to walk forever to get to them and if you were in a wheelchair and couldn’t walk at all, well, it will take you hours to get anywhere. 


The people are kind and friendly and it is enough like home to figure things out.This is going to be grand!

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  2. SandyMay 5, 2024 at 2:30 PM

    Strategy for seeing Westminster Abbey! Instead of paying admission, go to an Evensong or other service. Then you get to enjoy more than the beauty and history. ;) P.S. This is Sandy from BSF

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  3. MelissaMay 6, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    Loving the blog so far! Can't wait to hear more about your travels!

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