Wednesday (London to SFO)…

A week in the UK is so easy to pull off with direct flights from SFO, and it is one of our favorite ways to recharge our wanderlust. There is an energy and a style and a sophistication that is uniquely British that we relate to and long for.

We took one more morning walk into Mayfair. Fortune was smiling on us, as the clouds held off one last time, allowing only a light mist to moisten our walk. As we had done several times before, we passed by the American Embassy on Grovesner Square. This morning, the lines seemed particularly long. Perhaps they weren’t, but they stood as a reminder of the just-started Federal shutdown and the ups and downs of American politics. Funny to see it through the eyes of the British media. We made our way to a menswear shop (TM Lewin) in Mayfair to check out a dashing charcoal, wool coat. Third time’s a charm…fit me like a glove!

Back to the hotel to grab our bags and get to Heathrow. Terminal 1. Seamless transit through check-in and security gave us an hour to relax in the Star Alliance lounge before our flight.

We miss ye, ole London town. And we already have a list of the the things we couldn’t squeeze in this visit!!

On our flight home, we filled out the customary U.S Customs forms. Question 3: “Number of family members traveling with you.” “Zero.” This is the last year I will have to enter that lie.

What a great year.

Cheerio. Pip pip. 🙂