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Every trip to London starts with a nap on the Tube as we head from the airport to our flat.
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The steps to our flat in Knightsbridge.
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A little R&R before we hit London with full vigor for the next 8 days.
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A new day, and ready to dive into London.
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We had our usual healthy dose of theatre...
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"Six" was the theatrical high point of the trip.
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Evya waited for the actresses who played the wives of Henry VIII to sign our poster.
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She had great success and got all but one.
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We spent a lovely afternoon picnicking with cousins Adam, Pat, Max and Samantha on Hampstead Heath.
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There's no better way to get to know a cousin than to grab their toes!
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Staying in Knightsbridge around the corner from the swanky high street and Harrod's gave us the urge to go shopping.
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But Evya and Allyndreth preferred the downtown stylings of Camden Market.
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Off to the National Gallery to spend a free hour or two.
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On this trip, we ate in some trendy and artsy places, starting with Sketch.
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The bathroom was Evya's favorite art statement in the building.
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We also enjoyed teatime on the Afternoon Tea Bus.
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On 4th of July, we tried Sushi Samba in Covent Garden. So. Yummy.
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Ahhh, Covent Garden on a gorgeous summer day.
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On this trip, we finally told the girls that there is a country surrounding London called England. We took then on their first trip outside of London, starting with Leeds Castle in Kent.
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Then to the White Cliffs of Dover.
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And a picturesque view of Dover Castle (we'll have to go inside on the next trip).
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And finally to Canterbury Cathedral.
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Upon returning to London, Evya was tickled to find Big Ben's little brother near the train station.
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Big Ben himself was under scaffolding this trip so this little guy would have to do for our requisite picture of Evya's favorite London landmark.
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The British Museum had a Manga exhibit while were were in town, which was right up everyone's alley.
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Before the exhibit, we marveled at the spectacular entrance area.
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We all became manga ourselves.
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Pre-manga.
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Manga-ed!
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The Royal Society of London had a hands-on exhibit exploring all aspects of the scientific realm.
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Our final afternoon was a hot one so we chilled at the fountain in the courtyard of the Victoria and Albert Museum with the locals.
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Bye-bye London. As usual, you left us wanting more.
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