A weekend trip to London from the West Coast of the U.S. is not for the faint of heart.  The 20-ish hours you’ll spend on the plane will hardly seem worth the only slightly more hours you’ll spend on the ground in this city. But if you’re truly have a heart for the city like I do, a few hours in London are better than none at all.

Granted I did have a 3 day weekend which allows for a bit more quality time with which to explore, and fortunately I’m not the kind of person that needs 8, or even 6 hours of sleep per night, so I didn’t have too much trouble suffering from jet lag. Also, I see London like a second home which I visit regularly, so I don’t feel pressured to fit everything into one trip.

But as glad as I am that I made the trip, now that I’m back home, I am feeling a bit worn out.  I’ve been on the go for nearly 24 hours (planes, trains, automobiles and 2 capoeira classes) so tonight’s post will be a little lighter on the words and a little heavier on the photos.

Enjoy!

London at night from the seat of a bicycle rickshaw.

Colorful flowers at Spitafields Market

At the train station on a clear blue day

Even in winter, I love London’s parks

I decided to play tourist for a bit on this trip back to London.

Top of the Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace

Lonely little guard, Buckingham Palace

Perfect Crisp Day in St. James’ Park

Bad hair day? Pink Pelican at St. James’ Park

February is not too early for a few spring blooms.

Love the London Architecture

House of Parliament

Licorice whips at Spitafields Market

Boot temptation at Spitafields Market

Lovely, colorful and  lounge-y

You simply can’t have a civilized day in London without Afternoon Tea