Kew Gardens and Sending Regards to Henry VIIIKew Gardens The day is cold and sunny. Zoe, John and I head out for a walk around Kew Gardens. The palace that George III and Queen Charlotte had lived in is closed but we are able to go through some of the green houses including the Palm House and the Temperate House.A small gallery of the flaura and fauna artist, Marianne North …
British Museum and High TeaTravelling to the Museum The sun is shining brightly this morning, but I still bring the umbrella. We are now old pros with the Tube (subway) and are heading to the British Museum today. Everyone on the train is wearing their masks. Arriving at Holborn Station we have to go up two very very long escalators which makes me realize how far below ground the tube station …
A fancy tea makes one feel special. A close friend took me to The White House in Waterdown, Ontario for my birthday, an extravagant gift. It was delightful to spend the afternoon enjoying this custom in a genteel atmosphere. The tea shop held many interesting and unique tea related items not to mention a huge selection of premium loose leaf teas. They even had a series of tea house …